[They already did. It's an ugly truth, one that Dimitri has been trying to avoid. Telling himself that selling him as "virgin" meant that they were minimal in their handling is the only way he can keep from tracking them down again and gutting them. His hold tightens, as if keeping Felix close now can somehow shield him from things that have already occurred.]

If we were back home, I would. I have been on my own for five years — I know you can take care of yourself, so I never looked back. But here...

[Dimitri shakes his head.]

Not here. I could never leave you here.