Roman finished his beer and was about to go to his office when Sasha appeared. He sighed.

"Now what?", he asked.

"Why don't you just admit it, you slept with her", she said, arms crossed over her chest.

He chuckled.

"I didn't, but even if I did, so what. You've slept with half of my guards, and I say half, because there are only a few who are married and the others are into men.", Roman said.

"The difference is that I don't love them, but you, you love her.", Sasha said.

"I do Sasha, is that what you want to hear. Yes I love her, I've always loved her. You knew that when our parents arranged this.", he said.

"Our parents, the region, they are all waiting for us to get pregnant. You need an heir, Roman", Sasha said.

"Well then I guess they are going to have to keep waiting", he replied, before walking past her and to his office.

He locked the door in case she decided to follow.


Peyton walked into the kitchen, laughing softly. Sasha rolled her eyes.

"Huge fail", Peyton said.

Sasha went to slap Peyton, but Dean cleared his throat.

"Everything okay here ladies?", Dean asked, glaring at Sasha.

Sasha lowered her hand before walking away. Peyton smiled at Dean.

"Hun, don't test her. The only reason she lets you get away with those comments is because of my friendship with Roman.", he reminded.

She nodded, wrapping her arms around his neck.

"What did he say? Did you tell him about the beach?", she asked hopeful.

Dean smiled.

"I love that look on your face. Its what locked me in", he said.

She kissed him.

"And yes, I told him and he thinks it's a great idea. We are on for next weekend", Dean said.

"Yay", she said happily.

"I really hope you know what you're doing", Dean said.


Seth was on his break when Aleister walked into his room.

"Hey", Seth said.

Aleister kissed him, Seth pulled away and sighed.

"What's wrong baby? You've looked distracted all day. I flirt with you and you deny me", he said.

"Its not you, its just", Seth stopped.

Remembering Liam's words about it being too late. He looked at Aleister and kissed him.

"Forget it", Seth said, unbuttoning Aleister's pants.

His hand found its way into his pants. Aleister moaned. Seth connected their lips again.

"I love you, Seth", Aleister mumbled against his lips.

Seth groaned and stood, Aleister laid back on his bed.

"Why did you have to say that. We knew what this was when we started it Black. You are making it complicated", Seth said.

Aleister placed his hands on Seth's hips and pulled him closer.

"I can't and won't hide how I'm feeling about you. Ever since you went to train on Earth 1 and came back, you've changed. You didn't let me touch you, you couldn't even look at me. I stepped away.", Aleister said.

Seth sighed.

"A few months ago, we were good. Only blow jobs, but we were getting back to where we were", Aleister said.

He unbuttoned Seth's pants and lowered the zipper slowly, giving Seth enough time to stop him.

"I was drunk", Seth said.

"But you came to me. You could have gone back to your room, you didn't. You came to me, you wanted to fuck me", Aleister said.

"But I didn't", Seth added.

"Why? Just tell me. Be honest with me", Aleister said.

Seth nodded.

"There was a man back on Earth 1. I fell in love with him, and I mean in love. Deeply", Seth said.

Aleister nodded and released Seth's hips.

"I still do", Seth said softly.

He didn't want to hurt Aleister, but he deserved the truth.

"Its why you never let me fuck you anymore, right.", Aleister said.

Seth nodded.

"Your sadness is back. Did you see him when you went to Earth 1?", Aleister asked.

"Yeah. He's engaged", Seth replied.

Aleister nodded. He gently took Seth's chin and tipped it. Seth met his eyes.

"I would never ask you to forget him, because everyone comes into our lives for a reason. I love you, Seth. I've respected each and every single one of your wishes. Maybe its time to move on.", Aleister shrugged.

Seth swallowed.

"I'm not asking you to love me right this second, I'm asking for a chance to try and who knows, maybe down the line you'll fall in love with me", Aleister said.

Seth smiled softly. Aleister lowered Seth's pants and briefs. Seth licked his lips. He watched Aleister's mouth cover him. His head falling back.

Seth started panting and moaning.

"Oh fuck, Liam", he moaned.

Aleister pulled away and looked up at him. Seth shook his head.

"Liam? As in, Liam Murphy?", Aleister asked.

Seth fixed his pants. Aleister stood and grabbed Seth, pushing him up against the wall.

"Look at me and answer me", Aleister yelled in his face.

"Yes", Seth said, tears welling up in his eyes.

"Are you fucking kidding me? You said you had a rule about not dating or fucking guys who are still in the closet. Something about those guys never being able to be honest and you break that fucking rule", Aleister yelled.

"He's not in the closet", Seth yelled back.

"Right, that's why he's marrying you. Oh wait, he's not. He's marrying her, a woman.", Aleister yelled.

Seth cried.

"I thought you were smarter than this, Seth. I was wrong", Aleister yelled.

"Get off him", Aleister turned to see Roman.

Aleister released Seth and left the room. Roman went over to his friend. He knew how bad things had gotten for Seth after Liam and he knew history was going to repeat itself after he left.

As soon as he got the chance, he was going to check on his friend. He was going to knock when he heard Aleister yelling.

"Its okay Seth", Roman whispered as he held his friend.

"I didn't want to hurt him, but I did. He was mad I could never love him back.", Seth said.

"Because you love Liam, Seth. Go to Emerald region and fight for him. Tell JoJo the truth, and if she really loves him the way she says she does, then she can look past it.", Roman said.

"You think she will?", Seth asked.

"No.", Roman said.

"You know, I overheard her talking to the girls about how great Liam is in bed and that he does this to her and that", Seth chuckled.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of her and her big mouth", Roman said.

"We both know you can't, but thanks for the offer", Seth said.

"He doesn't love", Roman said.

Seth looked at his friend.

"Don't give me that look. I saw you two coming out of the bathroom together. The way he looked at you, its all in the eyes brother", Roman said with a smile.

Seth chuckled and wiped his cheeks.

"Don't give up", Roman said.

"Thanks", Seth said softly.

"What are best friends for if we can't be honest with each other.", Roman said standing.

Seth swallowed. It was like he had been punched. He had kept a big secret from his friend, and there were times where he wanted to tell him. He had promised Lynn he wouldn't, and she was his friend too.

Besides, it was her secret to tell, not his.

"Come on Seth, you can do this", Roman said, holding his hand out to him.

Seth nodded and took it. Standing, he looked at a smiling Roman.

"She loves you too, you know", he said.

Roman's smile grew and nodded.

"I know. Now, lets get to work and end this day early. Both of us are heart broken right now, but not for long", Roman said.

"Here's hoping, your highness", Seth said.

"What have I told you about that.", Roman raised a brow.

"Right, only when other royals are present.", Seth said.

"Its just Roman when its you and the guys", he said.

Seth nodded.


Lynn was still looking for the dvd, but having no luck finding it. Leslie had promised to keep looking so Lynn could go and speak to Hunter. Knocking on his office door that was wide open.

"Close the door please, Miss Murphy and sit", he said.

"Why so formal?", she asked playfully.

He chuckled.

"Sorry", he said.

She sat and he paced.

"How do you feel about me Lynn? Truthfully", he asked.

She looked down before meeting his eyes again.

"I do like you, I feel something, but", she stopped.

"Its not as strong as what you feel for Roman", Hunter finished.

"I don't want to hurt you", Lynn said softly.

"I, shit, I slept with someone while we were in Ruby region", he said.

She raised a brow.

"Oh my god, please don't tell me it was Sasha", she said, remembering she and Roman had that agreement.

Hunter laughed and shook his head no.

"Of course not, why would it be her? She's married, to another king I might add", he said.

She groaned before telling Hunter about the deal. He nodded.

"Explains everything", he said.

Lynn chuckled. She stood and sat beside him on his desk. He sighed.

"You don't hate me?", he asked.

"Of course not. Besides, we aren't dating. You are a free man", she said.

"There's only one problem", he said.

"What?", she asked.

"She's a servant. Royals aren't allowed to marry the help. People would consider it beneath me and their standards", Hunter said.

"What about me?", Lynn asked.

"That's different. You come from Earth 1, your brother is in the Navy. He's well respected, its probably why Ruby region was going to let Roman marry you and make you queen.", Hunter said.

"And where is she from?", Lynn asked.

"Black Diamond", he sighed.

"Taker's region", she realized why this woman Hunter liked was out of the question.

He nodded. She set her hand on his thigh.

"We will figure something out. I promise we will both get our happy endings, and not the dirty kind", Lynn winked.

Hunter laughed and shook his head at her.