A Secret Disgrace

After all, her heart now—like her love—was given to a man who treasured and valued it. A man she could trust always to put her first. A man who truly loved her.

You are my love and you always will be.’

‘Just as you are mine and always will be,

In my dreams and in my most private thoughts you were always there, your memory tormenting me, and today I knew I had to be here with you.’

Of all the offences against you of which I am guilty, refusing to acknowledge that I was falling in love with you—even to myself—was the worst.