“Richard will do anything for his friends,” Dominic said. “In my case, that includes offering a means by which my lover might remain safe in a time of such danger that I feel, frankly, sick with apprehension. Silas, if I begged you—” “Don’t.” Silas’s voice was thick. “I can’t—not if you do that. Don’t.” Dominic folded a hand, dug his nails into his palm. “You have no idea how much I want to. I want to make you give up your principles almost as much as I should like to give up mine. I’m afraid for you every day. I want you to be safe. I want you warm and fed. I want a thousand things for you
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