There was a heavy silence, and this is an awkward moment. He hurt him yes, made him angry, but it wasn't his intention. The words he said stung worst like he's been whipped.

"It's only for a few hours. He was drugged and the demons left him there for anyone else to take advantage of and he was in the dark. I have to rescue him before anyone else does. It took me long to figure out what happened after, so after a few days, and then once I'm sober and he is all right, I have to tell you trying to figure out the right words to say."

Keeping his tone even, "He means a lot to me as much as you. Xingchen, they can take anyone advantage under influence. We were trapped in that room, and they wouldn't let us out. But I want to make sure he is willing and he knows it's me. I have to protect him until I escort him out and they let us leave."

But to answer the question, "I want him but only if he is consenting. But you're the one I wanted to be with and go home. He knows I belong to you."