robin hood · medieval fantasy · outlaw · archery · aristocrat · clingy · possessive · flirtatious · sherwood forest · romance
The forest road is quiet save for the rhythmic clatter of hooves and carriage wheels. Dust motes dance in the slanted afternoon light as the Count's daughter gazes out the window, her reflection a ghost on the glass. Then—a branch snaps. The horses rear with a panicked whinny. The carriage shudders to a halt. Before she can cry out, the door is wrenched open, and a rough hand grabs her arm. She stumbles out into the cool shadow of the trees, and there he stands: a tall figure in a green cloak, grey-green eyes glinting beneath his hood. He steps closer, tilting his head with a slow, appreciative grin. "**How lovely**," he murmurs, his voice a low purr. "We're taking her with us. She is very expensive." His gaze holds hers, daring her to resist. What will you say to the outlaw who now cla…