I asked Ethan not to change who he was. I now know that was... childish of me. I'm ready to change now. I'm willing to do anything to help our family. And I'm sure the others will do whatever it takes as well.
" Come on. Send a guard. But are you sure , you 're the one to tell a widow why her husband is dead ? Because of some stupidity ? "
He remains calm. No need to be threatend by a guard.
" Or how do you think they react if I take you hostage ? "
"Yes, I do. He gave her an order to stay away. If she can't respect that as his wife then she does not belong here."
She turned to another handmaiden and ordered her to go get the guards.
"I gave you a chance to leave."
" You really think Asher will throw her out , just because of me ? Me hanging around ? "
He laughs at the thoughts. This would be fucking hilarious.
" Talia , calm down a little. She has chosen your brother. She could 've chosen me at any point , but she stayed loyal. "
"You are not wanted or welcome here. You continue to lurk and Katherine will no longer be lady here. The handmaiden is already on her way out."
Shoves his hand away and backs away from him.
"Leave."
He doesn 't hate the Forresters , in a matter of fact , Asher is more than right to distrust him. He gently ruffles through her hair.
" Don 't be stupid , Talia. If I meant harm , I would kill you right here. Is it worth to lose your own life just for nothing ? Your death -
"I can protect myself just fine, besides if you touch me then my brothers will hunt you down. You know what? Go ahead. Touch me."
She slides her hands behind her back and leaned forward a bit.
"I have several brothers so go ahead."
" Do you really want to risk the lifes of your guards for that bullshit. You have balls to threaten me , not being a knight neither being guarded. "
He stands up , slowly , not threatening her with swift not aggressive movements.
"Who the hell do you think you are telling me what to do? A lowly knight who doesn't know his place."
Speaking to the handmaidens, she sent them away with her nephew.
"You have exactly five minutes before I call the guards who have orders to kill you. Leave and do no return."