He was the one who made the decision to make Alexis and Leonel grow up together so he would be her living blood bag when necessary.

It was him from the very beginning. Or at least the old him.

He looked up at Rena.

Rena stood quietly in front of the French window in Waylen's bedroom. After a long while, she said, "As much as | hate to admit it, Waylen, the old you and yourself now are two different people."

During the first three years of Alexis’ life, Waylen had taken care of her by himself.