Marcus pushed himself, if he stopped he would think, think about Sentisha and Roman, think about what he had lost, how it should have been him putting the seed in her belly. HIM!.Beth and Mickie had both told him to slow down, time will fix him, yet he couldn't. He had to be strong put every feeling he ever felt for Sentisha to the side, fuck it hurt to do it, but he had to in order to move forward. God help either one of them should he see them again.
Sentisha and Paul had made it to the wasteland, on the edge of the glaciers, knowing it would be hard to cross the walking dead were out in packs, they had taken more souls into their group. Paul and Sentisha had no plans to be taken, urging HHH they went through the glaciers, hands ripping at them, as each one tried to bring them down. Putting her head down leaning tighter against Paul, she prayed for this part of the journey to pass. A few more miles and it would be done, a group had stretched out in front of them, HHH pushed through them, as Sentisha looked into one of their faces. It was pure white, no emotion, the life had been sucked out off from it. She hated to see this, the eyes were red, dark red, she could see the end of the wasteland, they were almost there. Thanking which ever god was protecting them they got through, her heart leapt, another few hours and she would be in Marcus's arms, loving him.
Hearing heavy hooves coming into Acovix, the villagers parted ways, allowing the horse to get to its destination. The two riders, drained and exhausted they had ridden hard to get here. Marcus came out from the hut, there she was, the little bitch, had she enjoyed being with Roman, did he make her feel as he did?, was he a better fuck? He turned his back and went back into the darkness, if he went near her, he would kill her with his bare hands, the rage and jealousy running through him. Sentisha saw his reaction, her heart broke, he was deeply hurt, had believed what was said, had she lost him?.
"Paul, oh god Paul you need to tell him" trying to get off the horse she fell to the floor, exhaustion taking over, it had been too much. Luckily Glenn and Randy had caught her before the blackness took her. Sam and Beth guided the men into their hut, Marcus would not be seeing her tonight. The women knew it had either been lies about Sentisha and Roman or she had been forced, there would be no way she would give herself freely to any other man but Marcus. At the moment he was too blind in his jealousy to see it, they prayed that her love for Marcus and his for her, would get them both through, only time would tell.
Paul dismounted following Marcus, knowing it would be a hard task to persuade him, yet praying the man would listen.
"Marcus, why do you hide in the darkness?"
"It is better this way Paul, for then I have no emotions, no feeling, about Sentisha, that she chose, THAT FUCKING BITCH CHOOSE TO HAVE HIS SEED INSIDE HER"
"Marcus, it is not true my friend, that girl loves you, more than you will ever know"
"YOU LIE PAUL" throwing his glass at the wall watching it shatter just like his heart was shattering, the pieces falling, never to mend. Would he be the same?. He had loved her from such an early age, Roman had told her the truth, though he had never wanted her to know. Why?, so she wouldn't be able to have the power to hurt him, like he was now. His heart had been ripped from him, he hurt so fucking much, if he went to her now, neither would escape unhurt
"Marcus please I beg, they made me tell you, she punched Roman, she fought him Marcus, the man never stood a chance with her. She rather kill herself then have another man touch her"
"GET OUT, LEAVE GO BACK TO YOUR WIFE, CHILDREN, Leave me to the hell I am living in, and believe me Paul I will drag her into it"
"NO! Marcus I will not allow you to do this to her, she is innocent, hell man let me take her back the the second kingdom, let me protect her, until you are ready to hear the truth"
"GO PAUL WHILST YOU HAVE THE CHANCE" seeing Marcus's eyes turn to dark green he turned about, if he stayed Stephanie would be mourning his death, leaving his friend sitting there, he was afraid for Sentisha.
"Glenn, How is she?"
"Paul the girls have settled her, I heard Marcus, give him time Paul, we will protect her"
"She didn't"
"I know , Paul, give him time his rage is from jealousy, as well as anger that it wasn't him who rescued her, it wasn't him who could save her, his ego is badly dented, when he gets his head outta his ass, he will see. Go home to the family, I promise she will be safe" Thanking his good friend, he checked on Sentisha, seeing her sleeping, knowing she would be out for the rest of the day and most of the following. Locating HHH, he guided the horse towards the second kingdom, praying that all would work out.
Marcus heard the horse leave, slowly he approached the doorway into the light,his body and soul ached to check on her. His arms wanted her in them, yet his mind said no, she was a slut, a whore and she no longer belonged to him. He wasn't thinking right, he was ashamed, hurt and humiliated by what Roman had done. It was time for him and "The Shield" to pay the price, before all this happened they would have been lenient, the time for that had passed, Hell was coming to the third kingdom. Marcus called The Elite, tonight they would make the move, he wanted Roman caught alive, the others he wanted dead.
Roman couldn't believe she had escaped, how the hell? Telling the guards to search the place, she had to be somewhere, he needed that little bitch. He should have kept her tied up, fucked her like he was going to do.
"Roman, she is nowhere to be found, and Paul has gone to" Roman was pissed, grabbing the nearest object he killed the messenger, today was going to be a bad one he could feel it. Should she get back to Marcus, his days would be numbered. Calling Seth and Dean he ordered he troops to descend on Acovix, torch the place if they have to, find her and bring her back, without her, he had nothing.
The black raven arrived in the village of Acovix later the following evening, the spy that Paul had left in the third kingdom sent the news, that the troops were heading to the village. They would be there by dawn the following morning, Marcus would be ready, he was stronger now, his body back to health. Settling the villagers, ensuring their safety first, he moved the women and children to the second kingdom. Asking the men if they wished to fight they could, if they wanted safety at the kingdom they could have that too. The Elite would not think of them any differently should they choose to leave, each wanted to stay, not only to fight for the village, but for this leader who have grown close to all their hearts, as well as Sentisha, who they had all loved and watch grow into the wonderful woman she was.
It was late evening, when the lights dimmed in the village, the one way in and out of the village had the night watch on. The huts were closed down, the fires put out, they wanted to have as little damage as possible,it wasn't Acovix or the residents fault that the war was being brought to their small village, so The Elite was going to protect it. Marcus did one more check, going past the hut, he ached, no needed to see her, the lights were dim, yet he could see the fires embers. Was she asleep still?, he couldn't take it anymore, ignoring what his head told him he bowed his tall frame and walked through the door.
Beth and Phil had retired to bed in one of the back rooms, Mickie and John were sat on the sofa. Both looked surprised to see their leader.
"How is she?"
"Awake, Marcus would you like to see her, it's just through there" did he, could he see the bitch that had broken him
"Marcus" he looked into Mickie's eyes, his were shining, with unshed tears, she had got him to his knees, his little girl had hurt him. Mickie got up and put her arms around him, holding him close.
"Marcus that girl loves you, she would never look at another man, never mind sleep with him. Think with your heart not your mind Marcus your heart" giving him a push in the right direction of her room. She let him go, watching him as he slowly walked towards Sentisha, his stomach churning as he opened the door. She lay on her side, her beautiful hair down her back, he could see her nightgown, why the hell she wore them he never knew.
"Sentisha" his voice was low, almost mumbled, she turned slowly the tears rolling down her cheeks.
"Marcus" she couldn't believe he was here, after ignoring her like he did, her anger came forth, she would give into that later, all she wanted was to be held by her beloved, to feel his arms tight around her, protect her like he always had. Sitting up she waited, wondered if he would stay, he inched forwards unsure of what to do, his anger and rage still at the forefront of his mind. Yet all he wanted to do was hold her, love her and protect her. Making himself walk quicker, he yanked her out of bed and into his arms, giving her the comfort she needed, taking the comfort he craved.