Chapter 4

Maddy

I'm so confused. In fact I think if and elephant wandered through the forest right now, that wouldn't be the most confusing aspect of my day. My hand hurts and my head is thumping and I'm slightly scared for my life, so all in all I'm extremely fed up.

I'm not really sure what's going on anymore as well, which doesn't help . First, they threaten to hurt my family and take over my territory. Then they want to 'Chase' me?! what the hell is that!

I start to think that maybe the lack of interaction with the human world may have made them crazy, in a horror movie way.

I just wanted to see Rhydian. I just wanted to mess around and run with him again for a little while and now every thing has gone to poop.

I don't know what a chase is, but by the fact Rhydian went 3 shade paler at the name of it I can gather it's not good. I truly am scared now. I didn't realise they stick so closely to the old laws. it suddenly dawns on me that i could be seriously hurt here, and from the looks of things Rhydian can't help.

When a boy steps out from the celebrating crowd and moves over to the Alpha, I am dreading what he's going to say.

He places himself directly in front of the Alpha so he has no choice but to look at him. Even though he is a head shorter than him he still gives off a certain power. I soon find out why.

"Wait, Father. Don't you think that's a little to harsh a punishment for a girl her age?"

From this I know he's the Alpha's son, and in tradition the son of the Alpha is the future Alpha. By the looks of him is about 17 meaning he is nearly of age as well, for this I am grateful as it mean his orders are nearly as powerful as the Alpha and luckily for me he appears to be on my side.

The Alpha and his son continue to talk for awhile, but most of the discussion makes no sense. I only really tune in when the Alpha asks.

"well, what do you suggest?"

It seems like my fate now rests in he hands of a boy I have never met. He looks slightly taken aback, like he didn't expect his father to give him this responsibility.

He turns from his father to look at me, and I think I see pity in his eyes. Then he notices Rhydian slightly behind me and the look changes to resentment. He whips his head round and demands in a commanding voice.

"Give her to me"

I look at the back of his head in confusion.

"It's nearly my birthday and I think she would make a suitable gift, if you will grant her to me" he says this loud enough for everyone to hear. He then moves closer to the Alpha and whispers, so I almost don't hear. "Also it's clear Rhydian has feelings for her, it will be like a double punishment. I imagine it'll annoying him, her being in close proximity to me, and knowing her friendship to him caused it."

" what?" I whisper in a strained voice, it's meant to be a shout. They can't be serious. I start to think maybe I under estimated the Alpha's son. He definitely doesn't seem to be on my side, and he obviously hates Rhydian.

The Alpha lets out a laugh and slaps his son on the back.

"I'm proud of you son, your finally starting to think like an Alpha." He turns from his son and addresses the rest of the pack who are still watching. " The girl shall be my son's possession until he deems fit to release her. This is her punishment. My word is final"

And the rest of the pack bowed.

Ok, I know it's short but I thought you would rather have this than nothing. I'm not liking the look of series 2. It looks like Rhydian has got a new girlfriend!?