That had been the genius of it. Matthew knew Blaine wouldn't be willing to just let Joslin die. It had been a gamble on the morals he knew the man still carried. Matt started cleaning the unconscious vampire's face as he spoke, switching back to French.

"Had I asked, you would have said no. He would have said no." It was better to ask forgiveness then permission. "Room for thought would have sabotaged it. Would have given you both an out." He looked at Blaine from under his eyebrows. "You are no rabid dog, my love, but your heart is still too kind for longevity."