I could no longer take Bill's cries. I sent for some of his brothers to take over for me. Pacing in my office I vowed to make Daniel pay for this. I know it all goes back to Edward and his feeling of superiority. Whether Daniel meant what he said, which I doubt he did, it was all done under order of Edward.
Making up my mind I go back to my quarters and find Bill sitting up speaking softly with Ian. He looks my way, his cheeks streaked with mascara, eyes red and hair clinging to his beautiful face. I nod and Ian takes his leave.
Sitting next to Bill I take his face in my hands and gently brush his hair back, "I take responsibility for this my dear. I should never have allowed the union."