You Are Loved

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Morgan paced back and forth like a caged animal while she waited for Guy to come to collect her when he was done with work, how she really missed the convivence of cell phones, or phones in general, at this moment. Morgan had just wanted to get this conversation over and done with, as she wasn't sure how much longer she could keep quiet. She needed to talk to Gisborne about Robin and her past before something happened, and she was unable to, or even worse! It ended up with someone else telling him. Then where would she be? Right back to where Robin and I had been the last time a secret was revealed before I had wanted it known. Morgan thought as she wrung her hands together. Just as she felt she would scream from the tension, Morgan spotted Guy riding her way and felt her nerves slightly calming.

A few minutes later he was there in front of her and Morgan felt herself grinning like a lovesick fool at the sight of him. He looked so sexy sitting up there on his stallion, dressed in his black leather. Guy was an intimidating figure even when not on horseback, standing well over six feet with a muscular build from spending so much time in the saddle and training. His short black hair sculpted a well-chiseled face that Morgan felt would even make Michelangelo jealous. His eyes were a combination of blues and greens, changing hues depending on his mood. Guy must have noticed her expression as he slowed his horse to a stop, and raised an eyebrow smirking, "Do you see something you like?" he teased.

"I do, the stallion is a fine-looking animal, is he perchance for sale?" Morgan teased back.

"Why you little minx" Guy shot back at her laughing. "Are you ready to go?" Guy inquired to Morgan, reaching out his hand pulling her up behind him, and urging Voltaire forward.

"I've been waiting for you, I thought you would have been here quite some time ago, is everything alright?" Morgan asked worriedly.

"Yes, the sheriff held me over, thankfully this won't be a problem much longer. The decree that states Vaisey is no longer in charge is being drawn up as we speak, or so I have been informed."

"Guy that is great news, I am excited for you, and Nottingham!"

"Thank you, but it might also prove to be a dangerous time. As we know, Vaisey is a powerful man with many friends from all walks of life. He might try to get at me through you, the one person I care about in my life. I am working as diligently as I can on securing guards to be with you during the transition for your protection. It is proving to be harder than expected though as I am finding the men, who I thought to be trustworthy are not. It's difficult to tell right now who is loyal to who. You could be in extreme danger and to be honest, I don't know what I would do if something happened to you." Guy explained to her, but he knew exactly what would happen to him should Vaisey get a hold of Morgan; however, he didn't want to add that to Morgan's worries. He knew she was already concerned about him taking over The Sherriff's role.

"I might have a solution to that problem, but I need to talk to you about something else first. Can we talk when we get to Locksley Manor? I don't think the conversation I want to have is appropriate to have on horseback." Morgan said, unconsciously tightening her grip on Guy's waist, something that did not go unnoticed by Guy.

"Whatever it is, the answer is yes, problem solved," Guy answered, thinking that would reassure her, surely all she wanted was something simple, maybe a few extra coins to purchase something for their wedding? He knew when it came to asking for something for herself, Morgan was uncomfortable in doing so, maybe that was why she sounded nervous, she thought he might be upset with her for asking perhaps?

"Guy, it's not that kind of talk. I'll need your full attention." Morgan replied to him.

Guy shifted ever so slightly in the saddle, he didn't like the sound of that, he wondered silently what Morgan could want to talk about. She had already reassured him that she wanted to marry him, she had made that clear the day he asked her to be his wife. He was completely stumped and hoped that whatever it was wasn't as serious as she was making it sound.