Time seem to slow down and speed up All at once. Everything Next happened in a blur. Evies heart raced painfully, suddenly lethargic. All the previous energy she had exhibited with Daniel only a mere few moments ago rapidly depleting as the anxiety set in.<br/><br/><em>What ever would become of her?</em>But deep in her heart, she already knew. And her, sweet, beloved Daniel.<br/><br/>Quite suddenly weightlessness overtook her as she was swept off her feet, and just in time too as she grew faint and collapsed in. Vance’s Arms, her many skirts  billowing in the cool mist that surrounded them.<br/><br/>When she finally came to, she was in the in the strong embrace of a man, cradled to his chest and she sighed Daniels name. Surely, she had dozed off in the carriage and had a nightmare.<br/><br/>But something felt off. His warmth, which she could often feel even through the thickest layers of clothing, was very much subdued. And the absence of the sweet scent of meat that came with working in a butchers shop, despite his meticulous grooming efforts.<br/><br/>Evie opened her eyes with a start- she would have surely floundered had Vance not been holding her so securely. When she finally found her voice, it was soft, yet heavy with sadness and acceptance.<em>”What have you done with Daniel?”</em><br/><br/>( I love Vance already, and most importantly, your writing style:) ))