"Connor. It's so cold out here! Can't we just stay in the inn today?" He glared at me, "No. We can't just sit around. We have to get this done so we don't have to do it later." He saw my puppy dog face and his expression softened. "Fine. We can get you something in the market. But we really need to get the weapons first." I smiled and began to walk with him down the road. I never understood these 'errands' Connor had to run, but I knew that he was so secretive so I decided not to bother with asking.

"Guards! Get him! He stole my bread!" I turned my head in the direction of the screaming and saw a young woman about my age shouting and pointing at a young, and might I add attractive, man running towards us with two loaves of bread in his arms. Connor saw the guards aiming at the man with their muskets and pulled me out of the way as guards shot at the man, but he was too slow. A shot ended up in my left calf sending an awful pain through my body. Connor began to flip out as he picked me up and rushed me back to the inn where our extra medicine was. "You will be okay! Stay with me!"

When I came to, I saw Connor shouting at the thief in our room. "It is all your fault she is hurt! You and your thievery! You could have asked someone for food. I am sure someone would give it to you. You are a young white man after all." The thief glared at Connor, "Such a poor naive fool you are. I simply came to see how she was doing, not to get into an argument with a savage. Besides, it was the poor accuracy of the guards and your terrible reflexes that got her shot."

Connor looked like he was about to kill the man soI shot up before any damage was done, "The savage is you! Do not speak to him that way! I am sure you did not intend for anyone to get hurt, but you are still in the wrong here. And you!" I said turning to Connor "You shouldn't be so racist!" Connor's jaw fell open and the thief softened his expression as he saw that I was awake. "I am truly sorry miss. How can I repay you?" Connor gave me a look that said, Don't trust him Astrid, but I gave in. "You could take me on a stroll through the city once this leg heals up. The least you can do is get me some fresh air." He chuckled "There's no need, you leg was just grazed by the bullet. It is bruised at most dear." My face grew hot as I realized how small my injury was. Then why did Connor make such a big deal of it? "Fine then. You will take me out tonight."

Connor's eyes grew wide as he turned and stared at my smiling face. "Go outside, I will get dressed and meet you...?" "Garrett." he said smiling and leaving the room. I felt an angry pair of eyes on the back of my head. I opened my mouth ready to speak, but he looked so irritated that I didn't want to mess with him. He handed me a long box and I opened it to find a beautiful dress.I looked at his face and got a feeling in the bottom of my stomach that I cannot describe, sadness? Regret? I could not place it so i ignored it Connor got closer to me and whispered to me, "Don't go... please. He cannot be trusted."

I ignored and sent Connor out of the room so I could get ready for my date. The dress was a flowy yellow dress that went down to my ankles and fit me just right.

"You look great..." I smiled up at Connor ignoring his sarcastic tone. "Don't wait around."I said giving him a pat on the shoulder as I rushed downstairs to Garrett. His eyes grew wide as he saw me, "You look great!" He linked his arm with mine and we walked out of the inn. "Wow Boston is amazing at night." He looked at me and smiled, "I am quite surprised you agreed to go out at night with a thief."

I looked up into his questioning eyes, "You obviously do what you need to in order to survive. I will not criticize you for that." A ghost of a smile appeared on his face, but instead of it being a warm smile, it came across as a fox smile. "Miss, I believe you got my intentions all wrong. I do not steal to survive, I do it for the thrill. I am a criminal at heart and you should not be so open to me. It could come back and hurt you in the end" I was supposed to be scared of him, but for some odd reason I felt myself more drawn to this feeling of danger. I guess it was because i have always felt so safe, so I needed a new thrill.

Garrett saw my lack of fear and leaned in to kiss me. "Step away from her!" I turned my head and saw Connor's hooded figure in the shadows, gun in hand. "CONNOR?! WHAT ARE YOU DOING! Why would you intrude on my date?" Just then I felt something sharp stick into my lower back. I turned and saw Garrett with the same fox grin plastered on his face. I felt a tear roll down my cheek, but i didn't dare move to swipe it away. I wasn't sure as to why I was so broken hearted over this man betraying me. I barely knew him! I was sure that Garrett would send the knife through my back then and there. There was no doubt in my mind that he would. "Wh- why? Garrett?" I barely recognized my low whisper as it left my mouth. I saw a flash of resentment come across his face, but then the fox was back almost immediately.

"You have money dearie. I told you my intentions, you shouldn't be so shocked. Aww don't be so sad. At Least you will live another day." He winked at Connor and I felt my coin purse being removed from my belt. Garrett shoved me forward and I fell onto the street. Connor was by my side in seconds and Garret was gone. Connor walked me back to the inn, "I am sorry for intruding, but I was afraid I would lose you. You mean the world to me Astrid and I would not want to see you hurt. In a few days our trip will be over and we can put this behind us."

I layed on the bed and turn away from him. It was minutes before i finally spoke, my voice barely above a whisper, "Why do you care? No one cares. They used to... I used to be the one everyone loved. But... my parents... they- They lost interest in me long ago and decided to dump me in that God forsaken forest. I wish this never happened!" I closed my eyes to keep my self-pitying tears from falling. There was a shift of weight on the opposite side of the bed and i knew Connor sat down. He leaned over and kissed me on the forehead sending me into a well needed sleep. "No you don't."

(^^) I know I haven't updated in awhile, but I have been so busy D:.

I will start updating more often now though so don't fret dearies ;) Allllsooo Garrett was not just a one chapter character so be expecting more from him. :D

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