章 49: Part 3: Chapter 49: A love that could never be

On the way back to base camp, Castledale looked closely to his travel buddies. It was then that he noticed the pair of light green eyes again. The soldier's helmet moved back and revealed a redhead. She smiled at him and he returned the gesture. Her name tag revealed her identity. He grinned. Corporal Ellis.

That afternoon he laid eyes on her at the bush pub; and that night he introduced himself in the only way he was comfortable with.

At the tearoom she brushed against him. Mischievous eyes chuckled at his delight. His body reacted, his heart jumped and watched her interaction with every man. For the first time in his life jealousy tucked at his heart and clenched his jaw tight. The emotions so foreign to him he did not understand it.

Later she sauntered to the lady's room and he followed. When she stepped out he grabbed her hand and made way for the exit, his need and want fuelled by his emotions.