Ilya let the second body tumble into the first, allowing him to retreat up the stairs without further comment. He settled against the wall across the room from the stairs, keeping vigil, in case he were needed.
Rurik looked from the fallen bodies to Kai and shook his head. "No. This is wrong, lover. I won't do it." His voice was husky, he likely hadn't spoken for days, while he was held captive.