Chapter 22Vincent slipped out of his townhouse on the morning of his friends’ wedding without seeing Eiji. Perhaps the man was sleeping in, tired after their journey the day before. Whatever the reason, Vincent was grateful for it. He wanted to spend the day thrilled for his friends, and spending time with the husband he loved and had lost was a distraction—usually one he was willing to have, but unwelcome today.
Vincent left early, but Edward was already awake when Vincent presented himself at his house. He met Vincent at the door himself, pulling him into an embrace there on the doorstep before stepping back and letting him in. “I am glad you’re here,” Edward said, taking Vincent by the hand and drawing him through the house and upstairs. “I feel as though I will crawl out of my skin wi
