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“Lord Tower?” Sir James stops just outside the open office door

The staff know I am available to them at all times I care deeply about each one of theht is on outside my door, but that’s only happened once in twenty years It wasn’t because I brought someone here with me No, it hen I felt most alone and wished for that loneliness to punish me

I senial s it’s been merely a facial reaction without the depth of joy it should represent “Yes Come in”

“May I ask a favor?” Ja to stay pressed and sharp without a single crease as he moves forward into the rooback chairs My office is a blend of purity and decadence Fresh creaold, moments of rich red the color of blood

Seems that is the theme in my life and it repeats itself in places I didn’t realize until right now

“Of course, Sir James What can I do for you?”

My club has kept the old school dignity of the lifestyle alive in this area This world is not what it once was She changed everything for lance

I am still the Lord of this House, but I have not raised a hand, a tool or a touch to anyone since that day Ithen, of course, and s toward her were simple, pure, paternal Nonetheless, the essence of her heart shifted soed that day

At first I was her protector A custodian of her in every way I took joy in her joy Pain in her pain I provided for her Loved her Kept her safe I knew she was destined to be mine A part of me in some way for the rest of my life

As the years rew in rew into a woed

Then, the want became too much Too acutely painful As she blossorew and roared to life It rong She was too innocent and I kneould destroy her if I stayed

So, I left My shaoodbye and kissed the tears fro inside as I tried to explain to her not only why her

As I struggled with the decision to stay or go, my fate was sealed My other life, my life as Lord Tower threatened to be exposed by a for Most in the life are discreet, respecting the decency of keeping this part of our life out of the public eye

Unfortunately, not allexposed to this other part of e made me realize just how much she would be hurt by me if I stayed If it wasn’t this person, I feared it would eventually be so to a public forum my status as the owner of Club Tower If it were to happen, I wanted the da desire I had for hter, the pain I was sure to cause her if I stayed, I could no longer put my need to be close to her in front of her need to be safe To enjoy her innocence and find a life for herself

Because if I stay I will hurt you And I will kill myself a thousand times before I could ever let that happen, my sweet Willow My Caramia