Thanks iheartlife89. I know I left the last chapter as a really obvious cliffhanger but that's just where the story happened to end. But anyway hope everyone still likes the story. Review and let me know. Thanks.
Three men pulled Allan, bound and gagged from behind a tree. Isabelle lowered the blade quickly allowing Cedric to walk free. The sight of Allan shocked her. It never crossed her mind that he would come after her.
"What a predicament Izzy." Cedric smiled.
Joseph went up to Allan and pushed him to his knees then walked behind him with a dagger out and ready.
"Let him go Cedric. He means nothing to me and he has nothing to do with this."
"Isabelle now really. We both know you're lying. From my understanding he cares for you greatly. I mean to come after you alone."
Isabelle was silent. She had no idea what to say. Cedric knew too much. He must have spoken to the sheriff. What could she do now? Her plan before was no useless. All she could do was look into Allan's eyes. The deep blue eyes were sad for Isabelle.
"You know Izzy I'm not one for bloodshed and from my knowledge Gisborne likes him. But what I want to know is how you feel." As he spoke he circles Isabelle so he could see everything. Both her reaction and Allan's.
"Allan here has put you through so much. Betraying you and joining the other team. Then you think he's going to come back with you into the forest to find he's only lied to you again. Your friends hate him and all he's done is cause you pain. Now I'm content with leaving him live but only if you truthfully answer this question. Do you love him enough to give up your life for him?"
Several tears slid down her cheeks. Without taking her eyes off Allan she answered.
"Yes I do."
"Good men, tie them to some trees. Joseph has to collect the rest of our money from Vaizey and tell them where their lap dog is. We'll give these two a chance to say good bye."
In a matter of minutes Isabelle and Allan were tied to trees across from one another while their captors went to their camp near by.
"Allan what were you thinking?" Isabelle began once they were alone. "I had everything under control. I had a plan."
After some struggling the gag fell from Allan's mouth. "How was I suppose to know? I thought you would need help. It was a trap and I was going to help you."
"I can't believe you. When I want you in my life you refuse. And when I don't well, here you are."
"Fine next time I'll just let them hurt you or do worse."
Isabelle huffed then the two grew silent. The fighting was pointless and meaningless. They didn't mean it, they were just frustrated.
"I'm sorry." Allan finally said. "I just wanted to make sure you were okay. I knew you'd come to save Much. I thought I could head you off. Take care of them then leave but they surprised me. I'm sorry Isabelle."
"I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have snapped. I know you had the best intentions. It means a lot to me."
Again the two were silent. Finally Allan asked what he'd been dying to. "Did you mean what you said back there because you don't need."
"Allan I meant what I said. And I would do it again but right now there is no getting out of this. Just please don't do anything stupid."
"Me do something stupid."
Both let out an awkward laugh. Neither could see a safe way out. All they could do was steal glances at the other and regret past decisions.
Allan looked at Isabelle and felt terrible. So much of this was his fault. But he couldn't help but feel happy. She loved him. She said it. She gave up her chance at escape just so he could live. He hated that there was nothing he could do to help her.
As Allan thought about Isabelle, Cedric and three of his men returned carrying packs.
"Time to say good bye my dear. We have to get going if we want to reach out first pit stop."
Two men went to Isabelle and cut her loose, but quickly tied her hands together. She put up a struggle. One of the men went to slap her but she ducked.
"You hurt her in anyway I swear I'll kill you." Allan said.
"How cute." Cedric walked up to Isabelle once the two had a strong hold on her. Then he roughly grabbed her chin and kissed her forcefully. When the two parted she spit in his face.
'That's my girl,' Allan though. 'Tough no matter what.'
All of a sudden Cedric reared back and hit Isabelle over the head so much so that she fell unconscious.
"You son of a bitch." Allan tried to get loose but his bonds were too tight.
"Language lad. There's a lady present. She's just sleeping. Can't have her causing me problems. Now someone should be by to let you go in a hour or so. Have fun loverboy."
Allan watched as one of the men threw Isabelle over his shoulder then walked out of the view. He never stopped trying to break free. He didn't want to think about what Cedric wanted to do with Isabelle. All he knew was that he had to save her no matter what. She was the love of his life and he wanted her safe.