The Butchers Love

Chapter 1

That one moment in a persons life can change the course of it forever. I looked down the dirt path to see nothing but the beauty of what Autumn can bring. I tucked a piece of hair behind my ear before looking down at the path beneath me. thoughts soon invaded my mind, all being of what my future would hold. while I was deep in thought I didn't even realise what, or rather who, had joined me on the road.

"Stop right there" A strong British accented man spoke causing me to turn around in fear but also surprise "What are you doing here?" he asked before dismounting his horse with ease. I was completely lost for words and he was clearly angered by that "Are you so rude to not answer a question?"

The man was wearing a British Green Dragoon uniform and that initially scared me, he had silvery-blue eyes and fairly dark hair which was tied back with a cloth. For a moment I was entranced and lost in his eyes until I shook my head and remembered what situation I was in.

"I-I'm sorry?" I replied but with a trembling voice "Who are you?"

"And why should I tell a rebel my name?" The man raised an eyebrow and leant against a nearby tree.

"If we're playing by those rules then why should I tell you what I was doing?" I smirked sarcastically and pulled my coat around me a little more.

"You're smarter than what you seem, very well, My name is Colonel Tavington" his last name sounded familiar "Now tell me, why are you here?"

"You know the usual midday stroll, its quite nice around here in Autumn" I answered and shot him a small smile. Tavington just nodded and looked to the ground "Your name, it sounds awfully familiar have I met you before?"

"no we haven't, Maybe I just have a similar name to someone you know?" He spoke rather quickly and stood up straight. his eyes searched mine for a moment "what is your name miss?" The colonel inquired and tilted his head to the side slightly.

"M-my name?" I stammered and looked up and the man, in response he hummed slightly and nodded "Mable, Mable Smith" My voice gave away that I was nervous and of course he noticed this.

"That's a rare name, it suits you" Tavington spoke and a smile tugged at the corners of his lips "Anyway you shouldn't be out alone with the war and all, it isn't safe" he spoke softly and looked to the distance "Its nice to make conversation with someone without being threatened or shot at" a barely noticeable smile invaded his lips.

"To be honest sir I wouldn't know how that feels, my father rarely lets me out of his sight" I let out a nervous chuckle and looked at the floor "Unfortunately I must be heading home before he sends the entire country after me"

"Of course, I must be heading back to my camp anyway, stay safe Miss Smith" The Colonel dipped his head slightly in respect before turning back towards his horse and mounting it. He kicked his horse slightly and started galloping back up the dirt road.

"Stay safe Colonel" I muttered before turning back around and walking down the path. For around an hour all I could think about was his eyes and how intense but also how soft they were. When I eventually made it back to my father's plantation I made my way into the living room and called my fathers name.

"Mable where in gods name have you been?!" My father asked and rushed up to me before pulling me into an embrace.

"For a midday stroll, I'm 21 now, father I'm grown up" I smiled and took my book off the table "I'll be in my bedroom if you need me" When I finished my sentence I merrily walked out of the room and up to mine. Once I sat down I opened my book and started reading. however, my thoughts kept going back to the Colonel. All I could think about was him, his silvery-blue eyes and his long dark hair. The only problem was that he was British. He was my countries enemy. But that doesn't mean that he was my enemy, right?

I looked down at the book in my hands 'Romeo and Juliet', it had always been my favourite book for as long as I could remember. But my thoughts were too full of the Colonel to even read a simple paragraph, Christ what has gotten into me?

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This is a total rewrite for this book, it didn't make sense to me when I read through it. Hope you all enjoy!❤️