After returning home to Birmingham with Julius—as a half-vampire—the first person Maverick confided in was Henry.
He needed someone he could trust completely, someone who would manage the household and their needs without hesitation or judgment.
As soon as they arrived, Maverick quietly sent Edgar, the old butler, into retirement.
Edgar had served faithfully for decades, and while he had been excellent at his duties, Maverick doubted he'd be able to accept the truth—that his young master had become a half-vampire, destined to live for centuries.
Letting him go was the kindest option.
The days that followed were filled with relentless planning. With this new life came new responsibilities, and Maverick devoted himself to restructuring his businesses and properties.
If they were going to live for hundreds of years, they would need wealth—enough not just for themselves, but also to fund the orphanage Maverick had pledged to support.
