Dominated By Him
"If I tell her the truth, her behavior changes. She becomes a co-conspirator. Right now, her fear is real. Her confusion is real. That is her only protection. If my enemies believe I am blind, they will move in ways I can predict. If she knows I can see, she might give the game away before I’ve cleared the board."
I stood up, walking to the window and pressing my forehead against the cool glass. The agitation in my soul had a name now, though I refused to speak it. It was protection. It was a possessive, territorial instinct that went beyond the terms of our contract.
"The board is crowded, Tony," I murmured, watching a lone owl sweep across the lawn. " Until I know who is holding the knife,