Tainted Lies (Gregvan / Gregory X Evan)

"Explanations.."(Epilogue)

Evan's POV-

I gently play with Gregory's hair while he lays on my lap. 

I was almost certain he was asleep until he spoke. 

"You had me really worried," Gregory mumbles, his eyes still closed. "And you haven't explained yourself.. Why?"

I sigh. I have to explain. I promised. "Firstly, I had to make sure you were safe. Anything could have happened during that process.. I don't know what happens when I use that much power. Secondly, the spawning demons part."

"That's the part I'm interested in," Gregory opens his eyes and tries to make eye contact. I focus on the wall, absently playing with his hair. 

"Obviously, I wouldn't be able to make a hell myself. I'm not a demon, and I don't have enough power. I spawned Cassidy because they can make a hell, and they have way more power than me. Any realm in hell needs a keeper, and Cassidy would be happy watching William suffer, so it worked." I explain. 

"If Cassidy had enough power, why did you need to help?" Gregory asks. 

"Cassidy would have been passed out if they did it alone, which could have rendered William the ability to escape." 

"Alright.. Where am I going to go from here?" Gregory tugs at the hem of my shirt to get my attention. I look away from the wall. 

"I was hoping you could stay here.." I reply, meeting his amber eyes. 

"I don't really have anywhere to go. I could. But don't you think it would be a little weird? I'm the only alive one.. What happens when I outage you?" Gregory mumbles. 

"I don't know.. I think there is only one solution for that.." 

"Yeah.. I know there are painless deaths, but I'm not ready to die." 

"I'm sure.. We don't have to worry about that now, though, right? Can't I just love you for the moment, and worry about it later?" I ask.

Gregory smiles, "I love you too." 

I smile back.

"Get some rest, it's been a long few days." I gently twist a chestnut strand between my fingers. 

"I'm glad you're okay," Gregory closes his eyes again, and slowly drifts to sleep. 

(There is a second book to this series!)