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A Sordid BeginningThe gentle wind passed through a lively street in the seaside town, carrying the salty scent of the ocean and the relaxing sound of the waves crashing onto the shore.The sidewalk was packed with people passing and coming in and out of the fashionable shops and tea houses lining the street. Almost everyone flaunted themselves in the latest style, gracing the walkway with their bright and vibrant presence. This pedestrian precinct was ultimately the town's attraction with its fancy-looking crowd and pretty sights every which way one turned, but close to this charming part of town, the shadier sides lay hidden between the buildings across the street, where rogues and scoundrels lurking in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to strike.From hi
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Five years later, Time flew and several years had passed since that very day. As he'd pledged to himself, Matthew had managed to survive on his own. Well, at least he was still alive, although his life was nothing but a string of misfortune. He'd just settled into a new job, after the last one -a proper and legal job, came to an ignoble end. He lost his previous job, and nearly lost his life as well. It seemed he wasn't meant for a righteous life. He returned to his old ways, wandering anchorless in the street with no other purpose than to survive. A few days ago, after helping a young thug escape pursuit from the mad town folks, he was being recruited into a gang of robbers. This was the first time he took part in their act. Hiding his uneasiness in front of his fellow thugs, Matthew shifted nervously in the saddle. There's a significant difference between thieving and robbing. Doing the
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A blast of raucous laughter from a distance away silenced them both. The girl immediately stilled, and Matthew could feel she was catching her breath. They stood very still, watching the thugs walk past them. Gradually he felt her body relax in his arms. Her breathing was still in a race but she had stopped struggling. He waited until the men disappeared from view before releasing her.Once the villains receded into the woods, Arabella twisted her arms free and pulled away. At a glance she instantly recognized the thug. He was the man who rode with her earlier. Unlike the others, he seemed like he had no evil intentions toward her. He kept his hands off of her along the ride, and treated her politely. Still, she couldn't trust this man so easily."What do you want?""Nothing. I just want to help you out of here."Those beautiful eyes squinted suspiciously at him. He couldn't see their color in the dark, but he rem
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He knew he should turn away the very second his gaze accidentally landed on a naked womanbut he couldn't seem to take his eyes off her. A gentleman is not supposed to do such lowly things like peeping at naked women, but hell, he is no gentleman. He is a lowly scoundrel. He is supposed to do worse than this. Come to think about it, why not? He stared unblinking, feasting on the enticing curves of her body.He is a thief, after all. He'd stolen her from his gang. Now they are alone in the middle of nowhere and nobody could stop him, why don't he take the chance to enjoy his loot? He can drag her to the bank and take her there.His gaze followed her as she lowered herself and sat at the edge of the stream, dipping her feet into the water. Her arms raised as she pulled her hair back into a loose bun atop her head, the sideways view of her uplifted breast almost made him lose control.
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Matthew lost track of how long he'd been running through the woods carrying the girl on his back. His lungs felt as if they were going to explode but he refused to stop. He forced himself to run faster, and faster, until finally his legs gave out and he crumpled down onto the wet ground. With one side of his face pressed against the forest floor, he struggled to regain his breath. Arabella's head lolled beside his, her gentle breath fanned his cheek. "Hold on," He whispered, as though she could hear him. "Hold on just a little longer." Trembling with exhaustion, he lifted his head and spotted a cave in a hillside not so far away. He struggled to get back on his feet, but the delicate weight that burdened him seemed many times multiplied now. His legs buckled under him several times as he scrambled his way to th
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"Lady, are you crazy?!!! Do you think it's easy to get this cure?!!!" Madam Nora lashed out, her eyes flashing in anger."Jesus!" Matthew stared down at the spilled potion."Madam, what do we do now?"Madam Nora snorted."Tell you what, young man. You're wasting your time and effort for this ungrateful miss. She is not worthy of your compassion.""Please, can you make another one? I'll go get the flowers." He pleaded, afraid the offended Madam would refuse to help."No need. She is lucky I still have one cup left.""Oh, thank God." Matthew sighed in relief.Taking the pot off the cooking stove, Madam Nora poured the remaining potion into another cup and brought it back to Arabella, who immediately stiffened at the sight."You'll never get me to drink that!""Now you hol
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Not believing any of the prophecies, Matthew soon dismissed the sheer nonsense and prepared for leaving. Returning to the house, he removed the blanket and sheets Arabella had used the night before and washed them. Arabella stood watching with a scowl as Matthew made the bed with fresh sheets, while Madam Nora fixed them a generous breakfast. Too famished to cling to her pride now, Arabella sat eating with them at the table, trying not to gulp the food while Matthew made conversation with the madam during the meal. Later, after he'd finished helping the madam with the dishes, Matthew bid farewell,"Thank you, Madam. We owe you a debt of gratitude for all your help."Arabella put her necklace on the table nearby and said grudgingly,"Here, take it. I don't want to be indebted to anyone.""No worries, young lady. You don't owe me anything, but you owe every other breath you take to the young man."The Gypsy woman took the
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Offering his hand to help her to her feet, Matthew looked up at the darkening sky."Since it's beginning to get dark, we better take shelter."She looked around and frowned."I don't see any tavern or inn around here."For the umpteenth time in less than a day, he sighed."Even if there happens to be any, we won't be able to afford it.""Then where are we going to sleep tonight?"A few hours later, Matthew folded his arms behind the head and gazed up into the night sky. A short distance from him, Arabella had settled herself under a tree. She turned her back on him, and after long minutes, she seemed to be falling asleep. As the night crept by, his mind wandered off. Jeremy. She called the name in delirium. Did she go a thousand miles to see him? Again he experienced a bitter pang of jealousy. He must be a man of the same class, a suitable match for her... But if so, why'd she tr
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