Okay, so this is where James completely lost me. Unless he could somehow make an argument that fully flips the script, I'm fully prepared to drop any and all respect for him. If he was going full-on villain, he could've asked the goons to tie Grayson down and make him watch as they had their way with Ary. Dark, I know, but if he's coming from an artic cold-hearted place, this would be a good move. Reptillian through and through.

But, he showed his hand, and with it, effectively conceded. What's the end game here, James? This chapter proved that the tree really isn't too far from the fruit that fell from it. James' experience was just enough to mask the same flaws Grayson has all this time. I really wish Ary had never crossed paths with this tandem.