DISCLAIMER: I don't own anyone but Alyssa and Alyncia. Don't you hate that u can't own something's that you want lol. But seriously I don't own any one but those two characters.
NORMAL POV
As soon as Tavington left my hopes of catching the two bastards lifted, I knew there was a slim chance of catching them, but they had been spotted which is better than not having seen them at all. I had told Tavington to bring them back alive, he said he would and id bet if he does bring them back they will be a bit beaten. I ran down to Alyssa to tell her the good news, finally the chapter of pain and hurt was nearing the end and a new more cheerful chapter can be written. We sat in the kitchen exchanging laughs and jokes about what we could do to torture O'Hara and Dawsone, some of the Ideas VERY tempting. Our cheerful laughter was interrupted by a young soldier walking in. "Lord Cornwallis wishes to see Alyncia" he stated in a monotone voice. I nodded. "I'll be right back ok?" I threw over my shoulder to Alyssa. "OK" I heard her yell.
I entered Cornwallis' office and waited for him to speak. "Miss Willis, I have here a letter addressed to you, do you know who it could be from?" he asked inquired knowing full well who it was from. I grinned like a Cheshire cat. "I don't know M'lord" I began. "I suspect a tall, arrogant man whom likes control and who's Known as 'The Butcher' possibly, just a wild guess" I laughed. He chuckled and handed me the letter laughing more as I tore it open quickly.
"Well what did he say" Cornwallis asked gesturing to the letter. "Um, the haven't found O'Hara or Dawsone but to stay hopeful." I replied leaving out the 'I miss you'. "Miss Willis, you have no need to hide you're feelings towards the Colonel, I have eyes and its plain to see that you indeed have strong feelings towards him, do you not?" he chuckled as blush crept up my cheeks. "I do M'lord, he's been there for me since the incident, and before that although I did find him an arrogant ass, excuse the language, he intrigued me and I was drawn to him." I said looking down. "I know I'm not the best of friends with the Colonel but it is easy for me to see he feel's for you also, even if he puts up a façade of hatred in front of his men." He said lifting my chin. "How can you be so nice to me after all the things I said to you, If I recall this correctly I've been smart mouthed towards you since we met and you've been nothing but nice." I said smiling a little at the statement. "Yes, well I have ignored you previous indiscretions and remained confident that you are indeed a nice person" He smiled back. I laughed curtsied and left back to the kitchen. Ok so Cornwallis is nice to me still if not more so, pity maybe? Oh well cant hurt to have him on my side, I wonder how the colonel is going?
TAVINGTON POV
The Dragoons and I are racing in pursuit of O'Hara and Dawsone hoofs and yells of men echoing through the bush. My heart beats faster as we draw closer to the ones who caused so much trouble and pain. Pain for Alyncia. At that thought I urge my horse to go faster, as we weave through the rough land O'Hara and Dawsone begin to drift out of sight, the head start giving them a much better chance of escape. It wasn't long before they disappeared into the woods and out of our sight. I raised my hand for the men to halt. "Head for the fort" I yelled ay the men. We rode hard towards the fort, and reached it around dusk.
"M'lord we know they are alive, search parties should be sent out to find them! I will go out on my own! "I snapped at Cornwallis. "Calm down Colonel! Go and see Alyncia maybe she can get you to calm down and think rationally." He barked. I sighed and gave a slight bow before leaving to find Alyncia. I found her and Alyssa sitting in our room. I stood at the door and listened to their conversation.
NORMAL POV
"It's weird you know, I hate him, I like him, we fight, we don't fight, it's confusing!" I sighed in frustration. "Do you know how he feels" Alyssa asked. I thought back to his letter and how he said not to tell anyone. "I don't know. You know what I've become a wimp!" I laughed. "No, you're still the fiery, smart mouthed, fighting person I bought here" I heard a voice say from the door. I turned and saw Tavington leaning against the frame. "You're still the arrogant, smart assed, mean man I socked in the face the day we met" I retorted. Alyssa laughed and hugged me goodbye before leaving. I walked up to the door pulled him in and shut it.
"How'd it go?" I asked eager to know of any news. He sighed and sat on the bed removing his boots as he spoke. "Not so good, we caught sight of him but he had to bigger head start and disappeared." I sat next to him and rested my head on his shoulder. "At least we know he's alive and that I'll be able to torture him when we catch him" I replied trying to suppress a laugh. "Wait did I say that out loud?" I laughed. He smiled and kissed my head. "I see you kept my reputation intact before when you were talking to Alyssa." I sighed. "Yeah from her but Cornwallis must be like everywhere, he stated before and I quote 'it is easy for me to see he feel's for you also, even if he puts up a façade of hatred in front of his men.'" I giggled at his face, one of mock anger and humor. He turned and pinned me too the bed suddenly serious. "I missed you" he whispered. "Same here" I replied kissing his lips lightly. Suddenly he started tickling me mercilessly. I cried with laughter until he finally stopped. "I hate you" I replied breathlessly. "I know you do" he replied kissing my lips.
The next week went by quickly and consisted of many hand to hand combat fights between myself and the colonel, verbal sparring matches were a frequent occurrence too. Our alone time was quite nice as well but Borden must have a knack for picking the wrong time to fetch the beloved colonel.
Cornwallis received a letter, they wanted to have one day of cease fire where men from both sides could reconnect with their families without ambush or battle. I was summoned to the office that same night. "M'lord you wished to see me." I said softly. As I entered the office I noticed Tavington sitting in a chair with a smug look upon his face. "Ah Yes Miss Willis, we have some news, I'm sure the colonel would like to explain." He replied smiling. The colonel stood and approached me as he began to speak. "It seams" he paused, "that the colonials have done us a favor." I rolled my eyes. "And what favor could the Colonials possibly done for us?" I replied in mock shock. He smirked. "It appears that upon eluding us of capture O'Hara and Dawsone managed to get captured by the Colonials, if we declare one with out battle, they will turn them over to us." He finished as he stopped in front of me. Without thinking I jumped on him and hugged him. "This is great!" I whispered.
TAVINGTONS POV.
I hugged her back smiling into her neck. I was beyond caring that Cornwallis was watching. I let her down and she apologized. "I'm sorry colonel I didn't mean to…" I cut her off. "it's ok, he knows how I feel and apparently how you feel judging by what you told me he said earlier last week." I said softly.
She smiled and ran out of the room. "M'lord I was wondering can I ask you something?" he looked at me a grinned. "of course colonel what is it?" I sat in the chair and took a deep breath.
