Matthew stayed deathly still at the accusation but didn't argue it. Yes, he'd damned the man. No, there was no regret to be had and it showed on his face as he watched Joslin remain laid where he was on the floor, face turned into the carpet as soon as Blaine's hand allowed.

"What's next?" Matthew asked softly, dark eyes still on the man at his feet. "We build him back up. Make him a part of the family, properly... Where he belongs." Matthew hiked up his trousers legs as he squatted down to talk to the Russian.

"You will always be part of my family, dear Jos. I couldn't let you go the same way Maurice went."