In 1910, the United Kingdom is in turmoil. King Edward dies after only nine years on the throne. The social class system that upheld British society for centuries is being chipped away by social, political, and economic unrest across the Empire. Amidst this backdrop, Reverend Leander Norris is accused of sodomy. After discovering his own self-worth and the meaning of unconditional love, Leander finds the courage to stand up for what he believes is right and pleads "not guilty" to the charges.<br><br>Throughout the trial, Leander's past is revealed, including the temptations that bring the accusations against him. By the end of the trial, Leander is once again reunited with a romantic interest from the past. But it may be too late to rekindle any love that remains, given the circumstances of the era and Leander's likely sentence.<br><br>Love is greater than hope or faith, but can Leander convince a jury that the love he shares with another man is natural?

Disappear with Me

In the beginning, Leander resisted the temptations. But when he couldn’t deny the signals coming from Emil, he decided to take a chance on his hunch. It all started innocently enough, playing the music together nights in the study. It continued with the brushing of hands while helping each other with the chores around the house or when he helped Emil around the church. If Emil was being hospitable and everything was a story Leander had fabricated in his mind, he vowed to put these feelings behind him, like he did when Raphael rejected him.


But what if Emil reciprocates what I feel for him?


Chapter 30