Reaching at Ruth's apartment building, Edwin dreaded to pass Ruth back into Rees's hands. Rees and Zoe stood beside him as he looked at Ruth's face for a long minute.
"She will be in 'the great manor' from tomorrow onwards, Master." Rees said confidently.
'She has no other choice!' Zoe agreed.
Edwin did not say anything and, with a heavy heart, passed Ruth to Rees.
"I am waiting for you here." It was not just a statement. It was a declaration.
"Yes, Master."
"Ed- I mean Lord Edwin I-"
"Let's go Lady Zoe. Mrs Payne must be worried for Ruth and you." Rees interrupted her, sensing the bad mood of his Master.
He did not want any human to see two supernaturals fighting in the middle of the night.
Zoe hissed at Rees but followed him inside the building nonetheless, after telling Edwin to take care of himself.
Edwin stood there waiting for Rees. He could not describe the waves of various emotions hitting his heart. This invisible wall between him and Ruth tore him apart.