He couldn't pinpoint the exact moment he knew he was in love with her. He found her enchanting,but circumstances beyond his control,made it difficult for the soft spoken man to determine the very stared up at the ceiling of the fishing cabin he was hiding in,following another unfortunate set of injuries. Sophie had just was one of the nightly rituals the two had,since becoming "reacquainted" only days ago.

He knew this much for a fact: Sophie Willis had feelings for was aware they were of a strong began flirting at the lake,he taking an opportunity to comment how it was impossible to forget she was there at their favorite painting spot. She had almost kissed him at the lake,something that was risky as hell. He had snuck out for a dinner,dressed up rather nicely,his thoughts buzzing with this count as a date?It was a date..right?

He remembered the scent of her perfume, the floral scent invading his nostrils as his cheek was pressed to hers while they danced. It was probably was for a split second,until her voice pleaded "Stay with me.''

He backed up immeaditly.

He stared at eyes full of hope,worry at the time that's what he thought it reality her eyes were hoping he could sense she wasn't this sad woman who was in need of comfort, a man to fill the void of loneliness.

"I should go.'' he answered quickly,before walking away. The walk back was quiet, didn't try to grasp the situation,until he was back to Miss Anne's had paced the room.

"So much for the date.'' He muttered to himself quietly. He stopped. A date?Was this a date?It was a date for gods sake. He needed to organize his was a strong woman. She wasn't being nice to him out of pity. She found him delightful and he found her a wonderful subject to paint. He shook his head. She was kind,charming,the air about her was was an honorable,beautiful woman.

"The searched the house before went through every then forced himself on me.''

"He what?'' He said sitting up immediately ,his face marred with worry.

"He had expected my screams to lure you didn't do anything else." Sophie forced him to look at her.

"He thought I was hiding you.'' He frowned for a bit,before cursing under his breath.

"I'm sorry.I am so so sorry.'' he hugged her tightly.

"Don't be sorry. Honestly, the entire town was at the mercy of Ruth filthy minded woman.''

"I figured that rubbed me the wrong way the moment I met her.'' He admitted to her,causing her to kiss his cheek reassuringly.

"You my love, are not dumb enough to do something that reckless.I wouldn't have let you.I'm glad Miss Anne didn't let you in on the arrangement.'' He admitted,causing the woman to chuckle.

"I'm glad too.'' She admitted,breathing in his chest rumbled with a soft chuckle as he squeezed her tighter.

"Sophie I promise to keep you safe.''