"...my brother definitely has a cat in the dorms. Or, well, his roommate-slash-huge-obvious-crush has a cat in the dorms, which, same difference." So yeah, Riley. Liam had to figure that Riley must know that and had chosen to look the other way, which was just another point in the priest's favor.

Maurice clearly loved him already, once the salmon was brought out that sealed the deal entirely. Liam watched the two with a softening smile. For the briefest moment he could almost forget about the darkness, could remember a different time in his life.

"Looks like strays take to you, Father. I suppose that's a skill that comes in handy for the trade?"