Beautiful Tyrant

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A/N:

In this story the character names belong to Stephenie Meyer but the inspiration and chapter titles come from William Shakespeare's epic tale, Romeo & Juliet.

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Chapter 24. But to himself so secret and so close.

Garrett knocked on Carlisle's office door. As he entered, he reflected on this family that he was closer to than his own. He'd met Carlisle Cullen when he was much younger, on his first tour of duty. Carlisle, his immediate superior officer, had saved his ass more times than he could count. Garrett had sworn to protect each and every Cullen with his last breath.

A heavy weight settled on his chest as he sank into the armchair, as it was wont to do when he thought of the Cullen who he loved, just a little more than the rest.

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End Note:

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