He shook his head slightly, grinding his teeth. "I should've been there, Kay." he said flatly. "But my training had taken over. I forgot where my priorities lie." he whirrled around on the spot and looked at her. "I didn't even write to my family. Not even Ashley, the only other person in my life I would die to protect."

He looked at her a moment more before turning back to gaze outisde the window. "I'm so sorry..."