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 heard you’re in here for sodomy,” another said as he sat at his left side. The leader held Leander in his seat as the third bully took a seat on his right side.


“Innocent until proven guilty, right?” Leander said.


“Let’s see how good a cocksucker you are,” the leader said. He took his penis out of his fly.


The other two grabbed Leander’s head and neck and forced his mouth to accept the penis. He relaxed and allowed the foreign object to enter. Once it was in, he bit down hard. The leader jumped and tried to pull his penis from his mouth, scraping the tender skin along Leander’s teeth.


Leander tried to fight back and stay conscious throughout the ordeal. He was faintly aware of the situation until the penetration. In an involuntary reaction to the situation, he fell unconscious. In his lifeless state, his mind took him to the time he was reunited with Raphael after Emil’s death.


Chapter 53