I could tell Tommy was getting restless. Of late he seemed prone to feeling low, and I was becoming frantic with worry. I was determined—it was time to return home.
I worried when he didn’t argue with me over my decision, but I decided not to question his compliance.
Instead, I went to see about making the travel arrangements while Tommy collected his letters and started packing.
That was where the letter from Lady Genie reached us. Tommy read it while we shared a bath, and I thought I’d discovered the reason behind my lover’s depression.
Warrick has become gaunt, and that limp of his from the war has returned to plague him. He’s taken to using a silver-headed walking stick he purchased from Eira Gwyn’s little shop in the village.
Thomas, please come home as soon as possible.
Tommy’s
