Betrayal (Shadow Hunters Trilogy #1) *COMPLETE*

Djaq

Much ignored me for the entire meal and majority of the journey to Loxley as well. In the forest that borders Loxley Village, Robin holds up his hand to make us stop while he scopes out the area, most likely for any sightings of the Sheriff or Gisborne. Seeing that it is clear, he motions for us and we start to follow him.

Loxley village is buzzing with activity as everybody is getting ready for the festivities. We stop in the middle of the village and take it all in. I glance over at Robin and see his eyes lit up and smiling. He turns to me, motioning to it all. “Welcome to Loxley.” He smiles. “The birthplace of Robin Hood.”

“You were born here?” I ask as I look around. “It’s so full of life!”

He looks around once more, looking like a proud father. I’m about to ask him more about the place when I feel somebody tap my arm. I look over at Will. “Come with me. I’ll introduce you to Djaq.”

“Sure!” I smile. “Mind if Isaac tags along? I’m sure he’d love to meet her too.”

Will shrugs. “Sure.” I tell Robin we’ll be right back, I grab Isaac’s arm and pull him aside. We follow a little bit behind him. “When we start to help people set up, I’ll try to find a courier to send a message to Guy to meet us at Loxley Manor as soon as it gets dark.” I say just loud enough for Isaac to hear. “We’ll knock three times on the back entrance. I’ll go inside while you keep watch for Robin or anybody else from the gang and whistle to alert me.”

Isaac nods. “And you’ll tell him about the Much problem?”

“Yes and update him on any information we have up to that point.”

Will slowed down a little and knocks on the door of a small cottage and wait. “One moment!” We hear from inside. A moment later the door opens to reveal a Saracen woman with short black hair. Isaac gives me a confused look. “Who’s that?” He whispers.

“Will’s wife.” I grin.”Djaq.”

“Will!” She exclaims, embracing him. She gives him a kiss. “I’m so glad you’re here for Midsummer Eve! I’ve missed you. Is it just you or is the whole gang here too?” She tries to look behind him as he takes her hands in his. “Where’s Robin?”

 “I’ve missed you too…” Will chuckles. “The whole gang is out helping the rest of Loxley get ready for tonight, including Robin.”

Glancing behind her husband, she finally notices us. “Who are your companions?”

Stepping aside, he wraps an arm around his wife’s back and motions to us. “Djaq, this is Eva and Isaac.  The two newest member to the Robin’s gang.” He looks at us. “And this,” He says motioning to Djaq,” Is my wife Djaq.”

“It’s a pleasure to meet you Mrs. Scarlet.” Isaac says with a courteous bow. She nods and looks over to examine me.

“Will has told me a lot about you during our hunts.” I say with a smile. “It’s nice to finally but a face to the name.”

“Oh has he?” She says grinning at her husband. He beams at her and she turns her attention back to us. “It is nice to meet you both. I have a lot to do to prepare for tonight so if you’d like to help?” She looks at us expectedly and Isaac is about to answer when Will speaks up.

“They should probably go check in with Robin first to see if he had any assignments specifically for them.” He turns to us and explains. “Since you’re both new, Robin might want to give you both an explanation of how Loxley festivals are done.”

I nod and nudge Isaac before looking back at Djaq. “It was great meeting you Djaq.” I say with a smile. “We’ll see you later on tonight?”