Chapter 7
Robin threw open the door of his bedroom, he was very tired. He immediately took off his hat, jacket and boots so he was only wearing his black shirt and trousers. He had been out of Moonacre all day, helping a fellow town get rid of a beast. He had managed to kill the beast with his cunning and quick movements but honestly, his mind had been elsewhere.
He now understood how inappropriate it was to mention marriage to Maria, the girl he loved yes but also the girl he had never even kissed. He should not have stormed out on her like that. And everything with Posy- when he got back to the DeNoir castle that morning he had told her simply that he had feelings for another and asked if they could be friends. All he longed for was to see those long red locks and her beautiful silvery eyes. He could not forget the way her hair smelled, or how it sent electric pulses round his body when she took his hand. But most of all, he just wanted to see her. To explain how everything had gone wrong.
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. Robin immediately sprang up and took his dagger.
"Who is it?"
"It is Hallowell, sir. I have a note for you"
Robin was puzzled but let him in.
"Thank you Hallowell, may I ask who this note is from?"
"It is from Miss Maria, sir"
"Thank you Hallowell, sleep well"
"Thank you sir"
As soon as Robin had seen Hallowell gone and shut the door he tore open the letter.
Thank you for saving me. I am sorry I got scared when you mentioned marriage. I am foolish. I am also sorry for over reacting when I saw you with her. I am sure, if she is what you want, then she will make you happy. Please forgive me.
Robin had to read the note several times. She didn't think that he was interested in Posy did she?
All through the night, he was unable to sleep so when the sun was nearly rising in the early hours of the morning he decided to take a walk in the forest.