the difference

Chapter Five

William laid his bed roll on the forest floor and Evelyn's next to his. Almost immediately, they were both kissing once again. Evelyn was beneath him, her arms were wrapped around his upper torso and William was steadily kissing her neck and clavicle "Hmm, you're good at this..."

Admittedly he had been with many women, many being whores and young women who were most unfortunate to get captured. But all he really wanted was a good fuck at times, hence the whores "I have my ways" he brought his head up and smirked slightly.

"I bet you do William" in response he growled lustfully, his name dripped off her lucious lips like the sweetest sugar, her South Carolinian drawl making it so much more erotic. William moaned quietly as she ran her hands down his front. He let her do it her way, let her slowly ease into her comfort zone.

"are comfortable? Do you need anything?" he asked before brushing a few strands of her hair behind her ear.

"I'm perfect, you're perfect" she smiled and hummed when he started to kiss down her neck once again.

"No you're the perfect one" William mumbled and looked up at her "I'll stand by that" Evelyn let out a soft giggle and kissed him gently "Now, get some sleep, tomorrow we will be riding hard north to Camden" A small group of men cheering made her shudder slightly "My dear what ever is a matter?"

"My stepfather, he and his friends...they did something I can't dignify with words" she started tearing up by this point.

William's blood started to boil, he wouldn't dare show it in front of her though "No one will hurt you my dear, not my men or anyone for that matter" he felt a twinge of guilt for in his stomach, no one treats his woman like this "I'll keep you safe, on my honour"

She smiled softly and brushed her fingers over his cheek "I want to give you a nickname, but what do I call you?"

"Anything but Tavy"

"Muffin" Evelyn smiled and looked into his eyes "your nickname is muffin"

William grinned to himself and picked up his blanket "What nickname can I give you?" he asked and pulled a blanket over them both.

"What ever you want" she yawned and huddled up to him.

William but his lip and wrapped an arm around her "Well then...I'll call you Eila" she giggled slightly and nuzzled into his arm "Or kitten, sweetheart, darling or maybe even dove, I haven't yet decided" Evelyn yawned and took in a deep breath "go to sleep, I'll keep you safe"

Evelyn nodded and hugged his side, he didn't mind in the slightest she kept him as warm as he kept her. William stared at her and gently kissed her temple. She was already asleep, bless her. William eventually dozed off but woke to the sudden sound of a wolf howling, it woke Evelyn as well. Eventually they both calmed down and huddled back together "Shh sweet Eila, I'll protect you, it'll be scared by the campfires anyway"

"He's probably just lost, maybe he's howling to get their attention?"

"Maybe" he yawned before kissing the soft skin behind her ear "Come, let your dreams take wind" William mumbled watched as her angelic features relaxed when she fell asleep once again.

Christ what's wrong with me?! I've known her for two bloody days! If Stephen didn't interrupt me, maybe I would've shagged her! Was it secretly a good thing or a bad thing?

Evelyn stirred slightly causing William to snap from his thoughts "Muffin...its cold..." she muttered.

"I know, here" he mumbled and wrapped his arms around her, her being the little spoon.

"You're a warm muffin" She whispered.

"And you're freezing!" he lightly chuckled and hugged her tightly "Oh you poor little dove!"