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Chapter 18
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I did my best to avoid Guy because he needed to figure things out on his own. I'm now over four months along so it's very obvious that I'm with child. Putting my hand on my belly, I walked downstairs. When I saw Guy enter the Manor, I quickly turned and went back upstairs.
"Evelyn!" Guy called, chasing after me. "Evelyn, please wait."
Guy grabbed my arm, forcing me to turn and look at him.
"What?" I questioned with an eye roll.
He looked at my stomach with a smile. "It's very noticeable now."
I gave a tired nod. "Yeah. That's what happens when you are bearing a child."
"Of course," he said, placing his hand on my stomach. "I've come to tell you that I'm leaving for a while."
"What? Why?" I concerningly asked. "If this is about us not talking... We can change that. You don't need to leave."
Guy stopped me from talking. "I'm not leaving because of you. The Sheriff, Allan, and I are going on a short trip and when I get back... Things will be very different for us." Guy held up his hand and placed in on the side of my face, gazing into my eyes.
I reached up and held his hand. "But you can't leave. The baby's room isn't done yet and we still need to pick out names and get everything ready."
Guy chuckled at me the way he does when I overreact about things. "I will be back in time to do all of that with ya."
"Where are you guys going? May I come with?"
"I'm sorry, you can't come with and I can't tell you. This is a something the Sheriff wants to keep a secret."
I turned away and went upstairs to sit down on the bed that was in the room. "What if you don't come back? I don't completely trust the Sheriff. He was going to kill you just the other day if I didn't step in."
Guy came over and sat down next to me, putting his strong arm around my shoulder. "I will come back alive and well. I will see the birth of our child. You need not worry about the trip."
"I want to come with," I begged, turning to Guy.
"Evelyn, you can't. It's not something that you should come along for."
"But it sounds like it's going to be a long trip and I can't stand not seeing you for a day. This trip will tear me apart. A lot can happen while you're gone." I explained with an innocent look.
"That's why I'm putting you in charge of the Locksley. You have to keep an eye on all the mercenaries here in the village. That will keep your mind off that fact that I'll be gone."
I looked down at his pants. "Alright, but I'm sure going to miss you," I said, trailing my finger up and down his thigh.
Guy leaned in and started kissing my neck as one hand ran over my body. I pull at his hair as he laid me back on the bed. Being careful, Guy peeled my dress off after tearing his off. Kissing his way up my body. We made moves that brought pleasure to the both of us, but Guy wanted to spoil me. When we were all done, Guy let himself go on my stomach as he moaned.
Cleaning up, I looked at Guy who was getting dressed.
"Do you really have to go? I'd like it if you stayed."
Guy chuckled at me. "Evelyn, my dear, I told you that it's something I must do." He then came to the bed with his shirt off. "This is for us. Things will be better when I return and I will return in time to help with the room and to see the birth of our child."
I smiled, looking down. "I'm going to miss you very much." I then brought my hand up and laid it on his chest where his heart would be.
"I love you, Evelyn," Guy smiled, running his hand through my hair and kissing me deeply.
"I love you too," I breathed when we broke.
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I rode with Guy back to the castle because I wanted to see him leave safely. I couldn't bear seeing Guy leave and not seeing him for a while especially after our fight, but things seem to be fine. My heart wanted to follow him, but I was told to stay. I was thinking about things that could go wrong while he was gone when I heard a voice speak to me.
"Come to see him off?" Allan questioned, walking up behind me.
I turned and leaned against the hard wall. "I've come to see all of you off."
"That's a surprise."
"Is it? I don't trust the Sheriff, so I want to say bye before he kills you."
Allan chuckled and looked down at the ground. "None of us are going get killed."
I sighed as I watched him slide his foot in the dirt. "I hope not... I'd miss you."
That made Allan bring his head up and look at me with big eyes. "I'd miss you too. But really if I were to die... I'd go somewhere where you'd be, so the place wouldn't be so lonely."
Giving him a smile that showed my teeth, I jumped forward and hugged Allan. At first, he was stunned and didn't know what to do, but when I buried my head in his shirt I felt his arms wrap around me, pulling me close.
"Come home safely," I whispered, stepping back.
Allan gave me a nod with a happy grin. "I will."
I then turned my gaze in the direction of Guy, who was talking to the Sheriff, while Allan left. Guy spotted me and stalked over.
"Everything is packed and ready to go." He says, taking my hand in his.
I looked up at him. "So you guys will be leaving soon."
Guy gave me a nod. We walked down the stairs and stood infront of a carriage full of animal skins.
"We will. Waiting for the Sheriff and now I have Allan." Guy says.
"Can I join you?"
Guy holds out his left arm. "Of course."
We stroll into the castle and began our searching. Finding Allan knocked out on the ground, we were worried.
"I bet this was Marians doing." I say to Guy as I aid to Allan, who was just waking up.
"She's going to kill the sheriff." Allan mumbled while groaned. "She took my sword too."
I looked up at Guy, who was already running to the Sheriff. Helping Allan up, he too left me for the sheriff. I made my way back outside just in time. The Sheriff, Guy, Allan, and Marian, who was tied up were exiting the castle. The Sheriff and Marian got into the carriage. I waved at Guy to get his attention.
"What happened? Why is Marian going?" I questioned Guy as he walked over to me.
"I took the Sheriff about her being the Nightwatchmen. I don't think he trusts her alone."
"Well, I wouldn't either. And I certainly don't trust with you."
Guy puts his hand on my shoulder. "Everything will be fine, Evelyn. I will be back in no time." Guy leans down and kisses me softly, breaking and going in for more. He rubs the side of my cheek and looks deep in my eyes. "I love you." Then he leans down and rubs my belly. "I also love you." Guy kisses my belly before kissing me one more time.
"We love you too." I said, holding his hand as he got in the carriage that looked like a death trap.
I took a step back and saw Allan.
"I guess we are going to the Holy Land." He whispers to me.
"Well, in that case." I pulled Allan in for a hug. "Be careful and please come back." I whispered in his ear.
Breaking our hug, I looked up at Allan and held his hand.
"I will come back."
I reached into my pocket and pulled out the necklace Allan gave me so many nights ago. "Promise me that you and Guy will make it back safely."
Allan looked down at the necklace that was now in his hand. "I promise."
I gave him a nod and a smile as he jumped into the creepy carriage. I waved to them as they rode off and left Nottingham. Not knowing what will happen in the Holy Land is a big matter. It's probably going to be an attempt on killing the King like Guy and the Sheriff have been "planning" for so long. As I thought more about them going to the Holy Land... I started to get scared for Guy. He's not going to come home and my child will have no father growing up. I was not going to let that happen!