The Borrower of the Keep | Demoknight x Borrower!Fem!Reader Medieval AU

Chapter 10

The next morning, you woke up only to realize that you didn't have enough food for the rest of the week. Now that almost every human in the keep knew that you existed, it would be difficult to borrow without anyone knowing. Though you knew that Tavish would prefer if you asked him, you were still wary of human beans.

You peeked out of your home to see some of the maids being spoken to by Lord Tavish. Before you could hide again, he saw you and gave you a gentle smile.

"Good mornin' lass," Tavish said as he approached the entrance to your hideout and crouched down. "How are yeh?"

"I-I'm doing alright, I just need some food," You admitted.

"I see," he said thoughtfully. "I can get you some bread if you want me to."

"You really don't have to if you don't want to," You said.

"But I do want to," Tavish said. "I understand that your life has been difficult, so my men and I want to help you."

"I-I honestly didn't expect a human bean to be so willing to help me."

Tavish then held out his hand towards you.

"Here, you can come with me and we'll get yeh some food," he said. "Do yeh need anything else? I could get it for you."

"The only thing I can think of is that I need warmer clothes, but that would require me to be seen."

"I could take yeh to a local seamstress to help yeh get some clothes, but my men and I have to fight against my brother and his men today. You will have to stay here for yer safety."

"Will I still be to leave if I want to?" You asked.

"Yes, I will allow yeh to leave. I'm just worried about yeh being safe. I would never forgive myself if my brother were to do anything to harm you," Tavish responded.

He then lowered his hand down in front of you so that you could climb onto the palm. Once you climbed aboard, he lifted you up, being careful not to make any sudden movements.

"I'll get you something to eat, then I'll have you stay with the maids until we return," Tavish said. "Would you like anything in particular?"

"I'm fine with whatever food you have," You said.

Tavish nodded and got you a piece of bread almost as big as your torso.

"Eat up lass," he said with a gentle smile. "And don't worry about finishing it in one sitting."

You were able to eat almost half before you decided to save the rest of the food for later.

"Thank you," You said.

You were then carried over to the maids.

"Don't worry lass, they will take good care of yeh while me and the lads are out fighting," Tavish said.

He carefully transferred you over to the hand of one of the maids, all while ordering that you be kept safe.