Edward didn't know what to do or say.  He took a breath and thought for a minute.<br/><br/>"Tess, you are not wicked, you are a woman and you are my slave.  Jealousy gets in the way sometimes but I love you.  I know it's hard for you to see me with Jessica but this is something I want.  Do you<em>really</em>want to put me in the position of having to choose between you?  I'll tell you the truth.  If I do, I will choose you but that will also end your slavery.  I can't be your Master and let you set the rules.  It doesn't work like that."<br/><br/>He looked at her and waited to see what she would say.