All the words about fairness to him made Devin frown a little, but touch he understood better, leaning into Warren's hand slightly.

"I pushed," he said, still so very quiet. "I promised I wouldn't, but I did. Pretending all night...knowing it was just pretend, but pushing it because it was..." He shook his head. "I wanted it too badly, and I knew..."

He took a deep breath. "I know you love her. That she's...And that this..."

He tried to muster a smile that only managed to be heartbreaking. "I shouldn't have started the game. That wasn't fair to you."