Deception

Chapter 87

- Chapter 87 -

I turned to look at him with tears starting to bubble in my eyes. His knees buckled as he saw me, his face white and tears staining his cheeks, I gulped away the ball in my throat as Isabella cackled proudly watching her brother break. I cupped his face giving him a sad smile as he looked away from me and glared murderously at his sister.

"I'll do whatever you want, but don't take her life." He angrily begged her as Isabella remained silent for a moment almost as though she was thinking it over before she chuckled.

"Proceed with the execution!" She ordered as Guy leapt to his feet and pushed me behind him.

"NO! She's just an innocent girl!" He protested as the guards push Guy and I onto the stumps. Guy looked at me with broken eyes in horror and the though of see me die twice as the guards part our hair away from our necks. I felt the cool metal of the blade rest on the back of my neck as I closed my eyes and let out a shaky breath as the blade lifts off the back of my neck.

I heard a gasp and groan as I saw from the corner of my eyes Guy's executioner fall backwards with an arrow in his chest. I heard another arrow hit my own executioner as the axe that was about to sentence me to death fell and landed a mere inch from my nose causing me to flinch backward as I felt Guy unlocked the cuffs on my wrists, before I did the same.

"Hood. Get him!" I heard Isabella roar angrily as I let out a sigh of relief to know that Sarah had been able to get to him in time. Chaos began to erupt as several of the gang members started to fight against the guards as Guy jumps down from the platform before he turns to help me down. Grapping me at my waist I happily place my hands on his shoulders with a smile as I enjoyed being in his arms and the warmth that spread through my body. I couldn't enjoy the moment before I quickly pushed him out of the way of a coming soldier.

Ducking as he swung his sword at me I sent a harsh kick into his stomach as I felt a hand grab my forearm as I turned to see it was Little John. I relaxed slightly at the sight and began to protest however when he began to drag me out of the castle.

"No! GUY!" I shouted as I tried to turn so I could see him over the chaos as Little John lifted me over his shoulder and began to run as I stared heartbroken hearing Guy shouting my name.

"ESME!" He cried but I couldn't see him and I prayed he got out from the castle.

"NO! John go back!" I begged him as he continued to run ignoring my protests and attempts to wiggle from his grip. I became silent only when we had reached Sherwood Forest as Little John placed me on my feet once we had reached the camp. Running my fingers trough my hair I chewed my nails worried for Guy as the gang soon returned and welcomed me with hugs and cheers to my safety.

"Guy? Did he escape?" I ask quickly as Allan sent me a smirk and wink as I gave a sigh of relief.

"He escaped to the forest somewhere. We can hunt for him in the morning" Robin promised as I wanted nothing more than to protest but I simply nodded. As the fire roared in the middle of the camp I noticed Robin going over to sit by Kate as I smirked at them as Kate blushed and chuckled at something he had said. They happily stared at each other as I could see the love they shared as Robin gave her a long kiss and a cheeky grin.

"Well it's about time! I'm happy for you both." I chuckle as they jumped slightly before smiling up at me.

"Thank you Esme. I'm going to see when dinner is ready." Robin smiled as he hugged me tightly and lifted me off my feet causing me to squeal. He placed a kiss on my forehead before walking off as I saw Kate stand up slightly nervous and brushing the dirt off her dress.