Cruel Moonlight

Married to the Boston Monk for three years, he has always been gentle and considerate, but he won't break his vows to consummate our marriage.

Until his adopted daughter, Annie, ten years younger than him, fell seriously ill and urgently needed a kidney transplant.

The usually aloof and proud man knelt before me, pleading.

"As long as you're willing to donate a kidney to Annie, I'll agree to anything you want!"

My heart felt like it was being torn apart, yet I smiled and pinched his chin.

"I'll give you the kidney you need, but what will you give me in return?"