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

I said it.It’s out there. I can never take it back.


Emil stared at him for a moment, his eyes full of masculine emotion. “I love you.”


The evening wore on, but the men didn’t stir for some time. They finally got up and rinsed off the afternoon of rain and sweat and sex that covered their bodies. Emil made them some dinner. Bedtime came and so did another moment of awkwardness.


“Would you sleep in here with me tonight, Em?” he asked.


“I’d be glad to. Now what should I call you? You call me Em, but I don’t have a pet name for you.”


“Raphael used to call me Lee and that suited me well.”


Leander’s reply was confident. “He’s behind me; it’s you I love now.”


“We get up and get ourselves ready. One of us makes breakfast, and we complete our morning chores without Dawson having any idea where I slept tonight.”


After a moment, Emil added, “Where shall I sleep tomorrow?”


Chapter 32