CHAPTER 3

William was fuming. And his mind was clouded with anger, worry, and a thousand questions.

"You should watch were your going Kate. I'd hate to see you hurt." she was a confused as William and the only one able to keep his composure was Adhemar.

William quickly reached down and roughly snatched Kate from him by the arm. She winced and was startled to see him.

William put his body between Adhemar and Kate. "What's going on here?" He asked. Directing his question to Adhemar.

"I was merely asking your fairess weather she was happy with her employment or not."

"Seeing as she is, I do not want to see you around her again."

"Fair enough. Good day to you sir Thatcher." And with a smug smile on his face Adhemar walked of.

Both William and Kate stared at his retreating form. William had been expecting a full-blown confrontation, And had never known Adhemar to back down.

"What the hell was going on here?" William practically yelled at her.

"Nothing. And I can take care of my self. I don't need you to rescue me."

"Well it sure didn't look like that. What did he want? Did he touch you? Are you hurt?"

"I'd be fine if it weren't for you. You nearly tore my arm off when you snatched me from him." She said cradling her injured arm.

"Sorry, but it can't be as bad as what ever he had planed for you."

"You have got a wild imagination, Sir Thatcher. All he wanted was as a suit of my armor."

"That may be what he said but I'm sure that's not all he wanted." Kate new what he was implying and was shocked.

"And what are you suggesting sir Thatcher. You don't think he was enquiring about my other services now do you." She said jokingly.

William missed the teasing tone in her voice and was quite alarmed. "Other services? What other services?"

"Well a girl's got to eat you know. And I'll bet Adhemar would be willing to pay top dollar. Maybe I'll make a friendly visit to his camp tonight." Kate broke into a smile at the look, shocked and disturbed look on his face.

When William finally realized she was joking he was not happy about it. "That wasn't funny."

"I can't believe you thought I was serious. Me a prostitute? I don't think you know me as well as I thought you did."

"Well I didn't think you were one to joke about things like that."

"I didn't think you were going to take me seriously. Do you really think I would stoop to something that low?"

"No, you just caught me of guard that's all."

They began walking back to camp together silently. He walked closer to her than usual.

"It was sweet of you to come to my rescue like that." She said quietly, then in the same breath she added defiantly, "even though I didn't need it. I know you meant well. But I don't think I can ever forgive you for thinking I was a prostitute." She added lightning the mood.

"Well I'm not sorry. He could have done something, and if anything ever happened to you Kate I would never forgive myself."

"I am not yours to protect William. I am not Jocelyn so I can take care of my self, and I know how to stay out of danger, I've done it for my whole life. So stop worrying."

"Its not the point."

"Than what is?"

"Just let me worry, ok. I know he is not a good man, and what was I supposed to do when I saw my friend talking to a dangerous man. Just let you stand their wile he's leering eyes wandered all over you?"

"Look I said I forgive you, and I understand why you came over their I'm not mad."

"Than why are we arguing?"

"Because you're a worry wart."

They both laughed. William let his arm drape across her shoulder. "So are you going to tell me what happened?"

Kate noticed his unusual closeness and took it as brotherly.

"He just was asking a lot of questions about my work that's all. He said he needed a blacksmith and offered me a job. I turned him down and attempted to walk away. Then I bumped into you. He was acting weird though, he said good day to you, and he called you Sir Thatcher."

"I know he's up to something."

-Authors Note-

I never thought writing this story would be so hard. I know exactly what I want to happen but I'm having trouble getting it all out there. Sorry about the delayed updates. I love reading fanfiction and I know it sucks while your waiting for something to be updated... But I do have a really good excuse, I haven't had internet on my computer because my mother broke the network, so I couldn't update. I know, I still should have more written.

I know the story's not that great and I'm having a problem getting the flow of the story right. But please tell me what I can improve on.

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