Ooooh wow...wow! I think that Mr. Parker has truly deluded himself into believing that he has Parker's best interests at heart. "taming her, giving her strength, armor... and I love how you left it for us to assume who counters his belief with "your angel doesn't love you anymore" - perhaps Parker herself or ...could it be Thomas? Jarod? Syd? Catherine's ghost...gosh, so thought provoking. Love it really and can't wait to read more of your stories.