Chapter 6

She was always polite and sweet. She talked only when asked, her opinion was her own business.

Something changed.

„I can't do this, he...it is not in my...Ahhh!!" the agents herd a scream.

The new prisoner arrived this morning. Manning didn't listen to any of the words Helen said.

Fuck you bastard, old disgusting... You're the only monster in here!

Dear God... I sound just like one of my prisoners.

The new prisoner was a werewolf, a huge, enormous creature. She had worked with all kinds of creatures, she wasn't afraid of his size or temper, but something... She had this feeling again.

"Manning this is a bad idea... I won't do it, I thought we had an agreement?!" she raised her voice.

"Helen, this is my office..."

"Who cares!?" she screamed again.

"He is locked in his cell, what should we do next?" John entered the room. He felt uncomfortable, he knew that something was wrong.

She slammed the door and left the office.

I hate this place. He is a monster the only monster in here! Ahhhhhh!

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Nuada was sleeping in his cell. He already forgot the strange happening with Helen. She wasn't so important, but still his elf nature wanted to know everything. He was strong, already healed and healthy... If you can call prison life healthy.

It would be nice to go to the forest now. To hear it's silence, to smell the scent. It is a pity, there are no forests here.

A sound of an opening door.

Something came to my cell?

It was the same female figure he saw the first day he came here. A white uniform, dark brown hair and the awfully pale skin. This woman wasn't beautiful, she was ordinary. His sister, Nuala, now she was beautiful.

Helen was ordinary, some of her features were pretty, but it was too little to call her pretty.

But something about her movement... She was very careful with every step, so gentle and feminine. Her facial expressions were silent and blank, but in the same time she showed so many feelings.

Just like Nuada. He was a person without feelings, well some thought of him that way. No smiles or tears, only a angry look in his eyes. And his eyes... They were full of black and golden. It was a nice combination of colors. Unfortunately, it had no effect on his angry stare.

"Excuse me... Your Highness? I have to inform you... Are you even awake?" she was far away from him. Maybe he just didn't hear her.

Not you again. I know that you are different, but I don't want to see you either.

Why... Why they have to visit me so often, leave me alone. I want to spend my time alone.

"There is a new prisoner. A werewolf. And if something happens..." she started.

"What could happen? You will read his mind, like you did with me?"

"What? I..."

I knew it! She wasn't human.

"What are you talking about, I can't read minds. I am a human and we can't do that. If I could I would not..."

"Use your powers? You are a pathetic creature, living next to them, eating they're food, helping them. After all this time you convinced everyone to think that you are one of them. In your place, I would have killed them years ago." I interrupted.

Still she had no words. Nuada didn't realize that it wasn't nice to say that and how would she feel after. Actually, he didn't care at all.

"Remember that you are a prisoner and I am your doctor. I am a human and if you tell anyone..." she was angry.

"You will kill me? Don't worry, I will not tell anyone. I would rather leave you in the pathetic place you are. Or maybe, someday, I will help you." this was a wonderful plan.

"Help me? What are you talking about? Look I have no time, Dr. Manning wanted me to..."

"I will help you know who you really are. Can't you see that you are living in the same prison as I. Why are you denying it? I could help you. Imagine your life without them, you will be complete."
"Why should I..."

"You want this." he looked straight at her.

This plan is wonderful. I will use her, the weakest link.

She looked thoughtful. Her eyes were wide open, but in the same time she felt something new. Maybe he was right. Maybe she should stop fooling everyone... And herself.

"What do you want in return?" suddenly she was serious.

She looked at him. He had an evil grin on his face. Soon Helen realized where she was getting herself into, but the prize, the knowledge about her true identity was too tempting. Finally, she will know her past and her future. This creature could help her, even if it will cost her much. After a few days of being here Nuada already knew that she was weak and vulnerable, he watched her move, he analyzed her.

"I want to escape." he deeply gazed into the standing figure in front of him.

She took a few steps closer and sat in front of him. She placed her hand on the mechanism on his arms, gently stroked it. Finally, she raised her look and met his eyes.

"I will help you." she smiled.