CHAPTER SEVEN
- Wolf, it's me.- Virginia was shaking. She didn't know what will he do.- I'm your wife, Virginia.
- I don't have a wife.- Said Wolf.- But you smell dellicious, and I'm hungry.
He took one step forward.
- No! We are married! It's been two years now! Wolf, don't you remember me?- Her eyes were filled with tears.
Wolf thought Oh, I don't want to see those tears. Oh, please Virginia. But I have to continue.
- I have never been married!
He walked to her with large steps and attacked. He pushed her to the ground and tried to bite her. She was fighting back, trying to run from him, but couldn't.
- Wolf! Please stop!- She screamed.
Lucy watched them, and couldn't stay at her place.
- I'm going there. I must stop him. He would kill her!
- Lucy don't go. I'm sure that Virginia will manage this.- Said wendell.
- No, I am going. You stay here with Alex. I'll help Virginia.
Before Wendell could say anything else, Lucy ran to help Virginia who was screaming now. She took a rock in her hand. While Wolf was trying to catch Virginia, Lucy managed to get close to him from behind. She hit him with the rock that was in her hand. Wolf paused for a moment. He put his hand on his head and turned to Lucy.
- Why did you do that?- He said and fell on the ground.
- Lucy! You killed him!
Lucy came nclose to Wolf, who was unconscious now. She put her head near his nose, then looked at Virginia and said:
- He's alive, don't worry. He just lost his consciousness.
Wendell came running.
- What happened?- He asked. He saw Wolf on the ground.- Is he dead?
- No. He just lost his consciousness.- Said Lucy.- I hit him with a rock. we must tie him with a rope, and we'll take him to the palace. We'll see what would happen then.
Virginia was kneeling beside her husband, crying.
- Oh Wolf, what happened to you? Please be all right. Don't leave me, please.
- Virginia, we'll take him to the palace. He will be all right.- Said Wendell, and he put his hand on her shoulder.- Don't worry.
Lucy brought a rope from her horse saddle.
- Here, I'll tie his hands and we'll put him on a horse.
She put wolf's hands behind, and tied the rope around them. She and Wendell carried Wolf, and put him on her horse. Then she turned to Wendell.
- Wendell, where are your horses?
- I don't know. I think they're not far from here. I'll take Virginia's horse and go to find them.
- O.K., we will wait for you here.- Said Lucy.
Wendell took Virginia's horse and went to the place where he left the horses. He brought them back.
- Virginia, everything will be fine. Don't worry.- Said Lucy, trying to calm Virginia.
- Why should this happen to us all the time?- Said Virginia.- Each time we think that we are happy, something come up. I don't know what to do.
- It will be over when we reach the palace. I'm sure. Now calm down honey.- Said Lucy and she sat near Virginia, putting her arm around her shoulder.
On his way back Wendell said to himself "what have we done. We were supposed to be playing. I just hope that Wolf would be fine."
- I'm back.- He said as he reached them.- Let's get home fast before he wakes up.
Lucy took Alex and rode a horse, and Virginia took the other.
On the way to the palace, Wolf started to wake up.
- Cripes! My head! What is happening here?
- Wolf?- Said Virginia.- Wolf , are you O.K.?
- Virginia, why am I on the horse in this position?
- We can't untie you yet.- Said Lucy.
- My physician should see you frist Wolf.- Said Wendell.
- What? What have I done? Wendell, what's going on?
- Stop asking questions Wolf.- Said Virginia dryly.
- Huff-puff! Virginia, what is going on with you?
- The palace!- Said Wendell.
- Where here!- Said Lucy.- We must go faster now. We must take him to the doctor.- She said poiting to Wolf.
- Doctor? Why? I'm not sick? Wendell! I thought that..- Before he could continue, Virginia said:
- You thought? You thought what? Was this one of your games?
- Game? Me?- Said Wolf, trying convince them that he "doesn't" know what's going on.
- Yes you!
- Virginia, I am tied here and thrown on this horse like a criminal. Could someone please explain what's going on?!
- You'll know when we get to the palace. Now shut up!- Virginia shouted at him.
Wolf didn't say a word. "I'm in BIG trouble now" he said to himself.
They got to the courtyard. As they stepped down from their horses, Tony came running with the Chancellor.
- I'm so happy that you returned!- Said Tony, but when he noticed Wolf, he was amazed.- What happened to him?
- He'll be fine dad.- Said Virginia.- Where's Mike?
- In my room.
- Let's go there. I'll tell you what happened.
- Virginia! Don't leave me here like this! Huff-puff, please come back.- Said Wolf, but Virginia didn't even turn. She continued walking with her father.
Wendell turned to the Chancellor.
- Tell some guards to take him to his room, and lock the door. Then call my physician. he must see what is Wolf's illness. And tell the maides to prepare a room for my fiance and her daughter.
The Chancellor looked at Wendell then looked at Lucy in amazment.
- As you wish Your Majesty.- Said the Chancellor. He bowed and left.
- Wendell! Are you crazy?! Said Wolf.
Wendell turned to Lucy:
- Lucy dear, go inside with Alex, I'll be there in a moment.
- All right. Don't be late please.
- I won't.
Lucy went inside the palace. Wendell helped Wolf get off the horse, but he didn't untie him.
- Wendell, what's going on here? Untie me please.
- Sorry Wolf, I can't do that. They must see you that way.
- But what happened? How did I get on the horse like that?
- You remember when you were with Virginia?
- Yes. Then felt a pain in my head, and by the way, it still hurts. Then I don't remember anything.
- Well, Lucy hit you by a rock. Natural reaction I would say. She was trying to protect Virginia. Then she suggested to tie your hands and bring you here.
- Oh cripes! Now what will we do?
- Not we. Only you. I don't have any explaining to do.
- Oh yes you have. Maybe not now, but you will when they know the truth.
- Untill that time, I'll think of something.
- Oh yeah?
- Yes my friend. All right I see the guards comming.
- Your Majesty.- Said one of the guards.
- Take him to his room. Do not let him escape. Lock the door, and call my physician to check him.
- Yes Your Majesty.- Said the guard.
They took Wolf to his room, and did exactly how they were ordered by the King.
Virginia entered Tony's room. Mike was playing with his toys. When he saw his mother, he ran to her.
- Mommy!
- Hi sweety, I missed you.
She hugged him, and kissed him. Mike was thrilled by the return of his mom.
- So, how was it with grandpa? Did you have fun?
Mike smiled to her, and nodded for "yes". Then he said:
- Whey is papa?
- Oh, he is working now. You will see him soon. I hope.
Virginia was concerned. Tony noticed that and took Mike from her.
- Come to grandpa little fellow. Want to show mommy your toys?
He looked at Virginia and said:
- Virginia, I think that it's better for you to go and see how Wolf is doing now. I'll stay with Mike.
- Yeah, you're right. I'll go and see how's is he doing now.
Virginia left the room. She wasn't sure where Wolf is now, so she went to Wendell's office to ask Wendell about it. She knocked the door then entered.
- Wendell? Where is Wolf now?
- In your room. I ordered the guards to lock him in there untill my physician arrives.
- I'll go there to see him.
- Virginia,- Wendell stood in front of her.- Whatever happens, don't open the door. Please.
Virginia didn't say anything. She just left and went to her room.
Wolf was locked in the room. He walked around, nervous, angry, didn't know what to do.
- Cripes! What have I done? Ah! What is Wendell going to do?- He said to himself.- I just hope that this will end. But I'm not going to surrender. No, I'll keep playing this game, and I'll win!
At that moment someone knocked the door.
- Who is it?- He said angryly.- Leave me alone! I've had enough for today!
- It's me Wolf.- Virginia replied.
- Oh, Virginia!- He said as he rushed to the door.- Please let me out. I'm fine, I swear! Please open the door!
- I'm sorry Wolf. I can't do that. I just wanted to know how are you doing now.
- Virginia, my love, please open the door. Please.
- Wolf, I'm sorry. I can't. Are you all right in there?
- No, I'm not! Huff-puff! I want to get out!
- Just wait a little bit more. The doctor will see you and then you'll be out.
Wolf knew that this conversation wouldn't lead to anything. So, he decided to put some more acting in it.
- If you can't let me out, then leave! And don't talk tome anymore!- He said, trying to sound as angry as he could.
Tears came out of Virginia's eyes. She wanted to open the door, but she thought that it would be wrong. he might get out and hurt someone.
- I'm sorry Wolf. I can't.- She said and ran away.
She went to Tony's room. Opened the door, entered and closed it behind her. She was crying now.
- Virginia what is it?- Tony said as he rose and came near. He held her face in his hands and said:
- What is it? Is it Wolf? Is he O.K.?
-Dad, I couldn't help him. He's mad at me now.
- What did you say or do?
- He asked me to let him out. You see, Wendell ordered to lock him in our room untill the doctor arrives. When I went there..
- Did you open the door?
- No, I talked to him from outside. I didn't open the door. He asked me to let him out, but I didn't dad. I didn't help him.
She cried. Tony took her in his arms, trying to calm her.
- He'll be fine honey. You'll see. Now stop crying. You can't let your son see you crying.
- He said that he won't talk to me anymore and doesn't want to see me. Dad, I lost him forever.
- No you didn't. He was just angry about being locked. Now stop crying, go and wash your face and come to play with Mike. He missed you alot. Now, go and wash your face.
- O.K.- Said Virginia as she wiped the tears from her face and went to the bathroom to wash her face. She came back and sat on the ground, near Tony and Mike. She didn't say anything. She only smiled at Mike when he looked at her. She only thought about Wolf.
Wolf was sitting on his bed. Thinking about what he said to Virginia.
"Will she forgive me?" he thought, "I am such an idiot! What made me say such a thing?! What is she really leaves?".
While he was lost in his thoughts, he didn't realise that the door was getting opened. Finally, when he smelled a familliar scent he rose and went to the door.
- Wendell!
Wendell entered the room with his physician. wendell ordered the guard to stay near the door and to not let anyone enter the room.
- Wolf, this is Dr. Leonard. He is my physician.
-Hi doc.- Said Wolf and turned to Wendell.- Wendell, you know that I'm all right! Why did you order your men to lock me in here?
- wolf, I had to do so. I'm sorry, but I thought that this would be the best way to continue what we've started. And believe me, it's not going to get better.
- Yeah, I talked to Virginia a while ago. I asked her to open the door, but she refused. And I had to shout at her, and I said that if she wouldn't open the door, then I won't talk to her anymore.
- You're an idiot, do you know that?- Said Wendell.
- Yeah, I know. So, what're we supposed to do?
- You had the brilliant idea, why don't you think of something?
- Well, my brain is not working now.
- As a beginning, Dr. Leonard will help us.- He turned to the doctor as he talked.
- Your Majesty, I don't know what kind of a game you are playing here with your friend, but I sure hope that I can be as helpful as needed to you.
- Thank you doctor.- Said Wendell.- now let me tell you what happened and what is needed from you.
Wendell told the doctor what happened before they came to the palace. The doctor didn't say anything. He just nodded all the time and listened carefully. When Wendell was finished he said:
- All we need from you is to say that Wolf is sick. I don't know what kind of a syndrome will you call it, but make it something very serious.
- Your Majesty, I think that it would be the best thing to say that Mr. Wolf here has a problem concerning his nerves. That he can't control his brain and loses memory, gets mad, nervous. It would be better that we keep the signs as minimal as we can. So, you would be able to get out of this easyly.
- I believe you're right. Wolf, what do you think?- Asked Wendell.
- All I want now is my wife and son to be with me. Whatever we do, I just don't want to lose them.
- You won't lose them my friend.- Wendell replied and put his hand on Wolf's shoulder.
- Your Majesty,- Said the doctor.- Am I needed in anything else?
- No doctor. You may leave. just remember not to tell anyone about this. Only tell them that Wolf is seriously ill..
Before Wendell can complete, Wolf said:
- And tell them that I am not dangerous. I would get dangerous only if I'm hungry. Tell them that too. Please.
- Yes doctor. tell them that he isn't dangerous at this moment.
- As you wish your Majesty.- Said the doctor as he bowed.
The physician left the room. On his way out Virginia saw him and came.
- Excuse me, doctor?
- Yes Miss?
- I'm Virginia, Wolf's wife. I wanted to know how is he.
- He is fine at this moment.
- What's wrong with him?
- I'm sorry to tell you, but it's his nerves.- The doctor tried to look more serious than he usually looks like.
- What do you mean with "his nerves"?- Virginia asked.
- Well, he has been on the road for many days, he is tired. His brain is not functioning normal. He gets angry, nervous, and he loses memory sometimes. The amnesia might last for a long time or a short time.
- Is he going to be fine?
- I hope so. But I must warn you. he might get so dangerous if he gets hungry. So, be careful and feed him well. I don't want him to hurt himself or others.
- I'll do my best to make him fell better doctor. Thank you so much. Oh, and one more question.
- Yes?
- Can I take our son to him? Is it safe?
- As I told you Miss, he is dangerous only when he is hungry.
- Thank you doctor.
- You're welcome. Now, I must leave, I have so much work to do. Take care of your husband.
- I will doctor. Thank you. Goodbye.
Virginia rushed to her room. But when she reached there she stopped. Was it safe to enter? She asked herself. What would Wolf do when he sees her? What would she do? These questions concerned her at first. Then she decided to put them off her mind and she opened the door.
- So, you came in finally.- Said Wolf dryly.
- I..I'm sorry Wolf.
- Sorry? Leaving your husband to suffer alone, and you say you're sorry?- He tried his best to look disturbed.- Huff-puff! That's not how a loving wife would act when her husban needs her.
Wolf turned his back to her. He hardly could stop a smile on his face.
- Wolf, I was afraid to come in, or even open the door.- Virginia replied and came close to him.- I wanted to open the door for you, but I was afraid that you would attack me, like you did in the forest few hours ago.
- I didn't attack you!- He said without turning to her.
Virginia tried to put her hand on his shoulder but he didn't let her.
- Wolf, please forgive me.- Her eyes now were filled with tears.
Wolf felt that, but he didn't turn. He closed his eyes and thought "Oh Virginia, I don't want to see those tears. I really am sorry my love. I just hope that I can finish this stupid game. But I have to continue at this moment".
- I'm hungry.- He said.- I didn't eat for hours now.
- I'll ask the maides to bring you some food.
- Before they bring the food, I want to see Mike. Where is he?
- He's at dad's room. I'll bring him now.
- I'm waiting.
Virginia left the room. She ran to her father's room to bring Mike. Meanwhile, Wolf sat on his bed. He was feeling terrible about how he was talking to Virginia. He thought of ways to end this thing that he put himself in.
Virginia came back with Mike. She put him on the ground and he ran to his father:
- Papa!- Mike shouted when he saw his dad.
- Hey, little buddy. How are you son? Oh, I missed you alot!- He kissed Mike's cheek and put him on the ground again. Wolf got on his knees in front of Mike and said:
- How was it with grandpa? I bet you were bored with him, right?
- Dada.- Was all the reply that Wolf got.
- The dinner is on it's way.- Said Virginia.- They'll bring it here.
Wolf rose and held Mike's hand.
- I think that it's time for him to sleep. You put him in his bed, and I'll have dinner in the kitchen.
- But..
- I won't come back tonight, so don't wait for me.
- But, Wolf..
He left before Virginia could say anything.
- Wolf, it's me.- Virginia was shaking. She didn't know what will he do.- I'm your wife, Virginia.
- I don't have a wife.- Said Wolf.- But you smell dellicious, and I'm hungry.
He took one step forward.
- No! We are married! It's been two years now! Wolf, don't you remember me?- Her eyes were filled with tears.
Wolf thought Oh, I don't want to see those tears. Oh, please Virginia. But I have to continue.
- I have never been married!
He walked to her with large steps and attacked. He pushed her to the ground and tried to bite her. She was fighting back, trying to run from him, but couldn't.
- Wolf! Please stop!- She screamed.
Lucy watched them, and couldn't stay at her place.
- I'm going there. I must stop him. He would kill her!
- Lucy don't go. I'm sure that Virginia will manage this.- Said wendell.
- No, I am going. You stay here with Alex. I'll help Virginia.
Before Wendell could say anything else, Lucy ran to help Virginia who was screaming now. She took a rock in her hand. While Wolf was trying to catch Virginia, Lucy managed to get close to him from behind. She hit him with the rock that was in her hand. Wolf paused for a moment. He put his hand on his head and turned to Lucy.
- Why did you do that?- He said and fell on the ground.
- Lucy! You killed him!
Lucy came nclose to Wolf, who was unconscious now. She put her head near his nose, then looked at Virginia and said:
- He's alive, don't worry. He just lost his consciousness.
Wendell came running.
- What happened?- He asked. He saw Wolf on the ground.- Is he dead?
- No. He just lost his consciousness.- Said Lucy.- I hit him with a rock. we must tie him with a rope, and we'll take him to the palace. We'll see what would happen then.
Virginia was kneeling beside her husband, crying.
- Oh Wolf, what happened to you? Please be all right. Don't leave me, please.
- Virginia, we'll take him to the palace. He will be all right.- Said Wendell, and he put his hand on her shoulder.- Don't worry.
Lucy brought a rope from her horse saddle.
- Here, I'll tie his hands and we'll put him on a horse.
She put wolf's hands behind, and tied the rope around them. She and Wendell carried Wolf, and put him on her horse. Then she turned to Wendell.
- Wendell, where are your horses?
- I don't know. I think they're not far from here. I'll take Virginia's horse and go to find them.
- O.K., we will wait for you here.- Said Lucy.
Wendell took Virginia's horse and went to the place where he left the horses. He brought them back.
- Virginia, everything will be fine. Don't worry.- Said Lucy, trying to calm Virginia.
- Why should this happen to us all the time?- Said Virginia.- Each time we think that we are happy, something come up. I don't know what to do.
- It will be over when we reach the palace. I'm sure. Now calm down honey.- Said Lucy and she sat near Virginia, putting her arm around her shoulder.
On his way back Wendell said to himself "what have we done. We were supposed to be playing. I just hope that Wolf would be fine."
- I'm back.- He said as he reached them.- Let's get home fast before he wakes up.
Lucy took Alex and rode a horse, and Virginia took the other.
On the way to the palace, Wolf started to wake up.
- Cripes! My head! What is happening here?
- Wolf?- Said Virginia.- Wolf , are you O.K.?
- Virginia, why am I on the horse in this position?
- We can't untie you yet.- Said Lucy.
- My physician should see you frist Wolf.- Said Wendell.
- What? What have I done? Wendell, what's going on?
- Stop asking questions Wolf.- Said Virginia dryly.
- Huff-puff! Virginia, what is going on with you?
- The palace!- Said Wendell.
- Where here!- Said Lucy.- We must go faster now. We must take him to the doctor.- She said poiting to Wolf.
- Doctor? Why? I'm not sick? Wendell! I thought that..- Before he could continue, Virginia said:
- You thought? You thought what? Was this one of your games?
- Game? Me?- Said Wolf, trying convince them that he "doesn't" know what's going on.
- Yes you!
- Virginia, I am tied here and thrown on this horse like a criminal. Could someone please explain what's going on?!
- You'll know when we get to the palace. Now shut up!- Virginia shouted at him.
Wolf didn't say a word. "I'm in BIG trouble now" he said to himself.
They got to the courtyard. As they stepped down from their horses, Tony came running with the Chancellor.
- I'm so happy that you returned!- Said Tony, but when he noticed Wolf, he was amazed.- What happened to him?
- He'll be fine dad.- Said Virginia.- Where's Mike?
- In my room.
- Let's go there. I'll tell you what happened.
- Virginia! Don't leave me here like this! Huff-puff, please come back.- Said Wolf, but Virginia didn't even turn. She continued walking with her father.
Wendell turned to the Chancellor.
- Tell some guards to take him to his room, and lock the door. Then call my physician. he must see what is Wolf's illness. And tell the maides to prepare a room for my fiance and her daughter.
The Chancellor looked at Wendell then looked at Lucy in amazment.
- As you wish Your Majesty.- Said the Chancellor. He bowed and left.
- Wendell! Are you crazy?! Said Wolf.
Wendell turned to Lucy:
- Lucy dear, go inside with Alex, I'll be there in a moment.
- All right. Don't be late please.
- I won't.
Lucy went inside the palace. Wendell helped Wolf get off the horse, but he didn't untie him.
- Wendell, what's going on here? Untie me please.
- Sorry Wolf, I can't do that. They must see you that way.
- But what happened? How did I get on the horse like that?
- You remember when you were with Virginia?
- Yes. Then felt a pain in my head, and by the way, it still hurts. Then I don't remember anything.
- Well, Lucy hit you by a rock. Natural reaction I would say. She was trying to protect Virginia. Then she suggested to tie your hands and bring you here.
- Oh cripes! Now what will we do?
- Not we. Only you. I don't have any explaining to do.
- Oh yes you have. Maybe not now, but you will when they know the truth.
- Untill that time, I'll think of something.
- Oh yeah?
- Yes my friend. All right I see the guards comming.
- Your Majesty.- Said one of the guards.
- Take him to his room. Do not let him escape. Lock the door, and call my physician to check him.
- Yes Your Majesty.- Said the guard.
They took Wolf to his room, and did exactly how they were ordered by the King.
Virginia entered Tony's room. Mike was playing with his toys. When he saw his mother, he ran to her.
- Mommy!
- Hi sweety, I missed you.
She hugged him, and kissed him. Mike was thrilled by the return of his mom.
- So, how was it with grandpa? Did you have fun?
Mike smiled to her, and nodded for "yes". Then he said:
- Whey is papa?
- Oh, he is working now. You will see him soon. I hope.
Virginia was concerned. Tony noticed that and took Mike from her.
- Come to grandpa little fellow. Want to show mommy your toys?
He looked at Virginia and said:
- Virginia, I think that it's better for you to go and see how Wolf is doing now. I'll stay with Mike.
- Yeah, you're right. I'll go and see how's is he doing now.
Virginia left the room. She wasn't sure where Wolf is now, so she went to Wendell's office to ask Wendell about it. She knocked the door then entered.
- Wendell? Where is Wolf now?
- In your room. I ordered the guards to lock him in there untill my physician arrives.
- I'll go there to see him.
- Virginia,- Wendell stood in front of her.- Whatever happens, don't open the door. Please.
Virginia didn't say anything. She just left and went to her room.
Wolf was locked in the room. He walked around, nervous, angry, didn't know what to do.
- Cripes! What have I done? Ah! What is Wendell going to do?- He said to himself.- I just hope that this will end. But I'm not going to surrender. No, I'll keep playing this game, and I'll win!
At that moment someone knocked the door.
- Who is it?- He said angryly.- Leave me alone! I've had enough for today!
- It's me Wolf.- Virginia replied.
- Oh, Virginia!- He said as he rushed to the door.- Please let me out. I'm fine, I swear! Please open the door!
- I'm sorry Wolf. I can't do that. I just wanted to know how are you doing now.
- Virginia, my love, please open the door. Please.
- Wolf, I'm sorry. I can't. Are you all right in there?
- No, I'm not! Huff-puff! I want to get out!
- Just wait a little bit more. The doctor will see you and then you'll be out.
Wolf knew that this conversation wouldn't lead to anything. So, he decided to put some more acting in it.
- If you can't let me out, then leave! And don't talk tome anymore!- He said, trying to sound as angry as he could.
Tears came out of Virginia's eyes. She wanted to open the door, but she thought that it would be wrong. he might get out and hurt someone.
- I'm sorry Wolf. I can't.- She said and ran away.
She went to Tony's room. Opened the door, entered and closed it behind her. She was crying now.
- Virginia what is it?- Tony said as he rose and came near. He held her face in his hands and said:
- What is it? Is it Wolf? Is he O.K.?
-Dad, I couldn't help him. He's mad at me now.
- What did you say or do?
- He asked me to let him out. You see, Wendell ordered to lock him in our room untill the doctor arrives. When I went there..
- Did you open the door?
- No, I talked to him from outside. I didn't open the door. He asked me to let him out, but I didn't dad. I didn't help him.
She cried. Tony took her in his arms, trying to calm her.
- He'll be fine honey. You'll see. Now stop crying. You can't let your son see you crying.
- He said that he won't talk to me anymore and doesn't want to see me. Dad, I lost him forever.
- No you didn't. He was just angry about being locked. Now stop crying, go and wash your face and come to play with Mike. He missed you alot. Now, go and wash your face.
- O.K.- Said Virginia as she wiped the tears from her face and went to the bathroom to wash her face. She came back and sat on the ground, near Tony and Mike. She didn't say anything. She only smiled at Mike when he looked at her. She only thought about Wolf.
Wolf was sitting on his bed. Thinking about what he said to Virginia.
"Will she forgive me?" he thought, "I am such an idiot! What made me say such a thing?! What is she really leaves?".
While he was lost in his thoughts, he didn't realise that the door was getting opened. Finally, when he smelled a familliar scent he rose and went to the door.
- Wendell!
Wendell entered the room with his physician. wendell ordered the guard to stay near the door and to not let anyone enter the room.
- Wolf, this is Dr. Leonard. He is my physician.
-Hi doc.- Said Wolf and turned to Wendell.- Wendell, you know that I'm all right! Why did you order your men to lock me in here?
- wolf, I had to do so. I'm sorry, but I thought that this would be the best way to continue what we've started. And believe me, it's not going to get better.
- Yeah, I talked to Virginia a while ago. I asked her to open the door, but she refused. And I had to shout at her, and I said that if she wouldn't open the door, then I won't talk to her anymore.
- You're an idiot, do you know that?- Said Wendell.
- Yeah, I know. So, what're we supposed to do?
- You had the brilliant idea, why don't you think of something?
- Well, my brain is not working now.
- As a beginning, Dr. Leonard will help us.- He turned to the doctor as he talked.
- Your Majesty, I don't know what kind of a game you are playing here with your friend, but I sure hope that I can be as helpful as needed to you.
- Thank you doctor.- Said Wendell.- now let me tell you what happened and what is needed from you.
Wendell told the doctor what happened before they came to the palace. The doctor didn't say anything. He just nodded all the time and listened carefully. When Wendell was finished he said:
- All we need from you is to say that Wolf is sick. I don't know what kind of a syndrome will you call it, but make it something very serious.
- Your Majesty, I think that it would be the best thing to say that Mr. Wolf here has a problem concerning his nerves. That he can't control his brain and loses memory, gets mad, nervous. It would be better that we keep the signs as minimal as we can. So, you would be able to get out of this easyly.
- I believe you're right. Wolf, what do you think?- Asked Wendell.
- All I want now is my wife and son to be with me. Whatever we do, I just don't want to lose them.
- You won't lose them my friend.- Wendell replied and put his hand on Wolf's shoulder.
- Your Majesty,- Said the doctor.- Am I needed in anything else?
- No doctor. You may leave. just remember not to tell anyone about this. Only tell them that Wolf is seriously ill..
Before Wendell can complete, Wolf said:
- And tell them that I am not dangerous. I would get dangerous only if I'm hungry. Tell them that too. Please.
- Yes doctor. tell them that he isn't dangerous at this moment.
- As you wish your Majesty.- Said the doctor as he bowed.
The physician left the room. On his way out Virginia saw him and came.
- Excuse me, doctor?
- Yes Miss?
- I'm Virginia, Wolf's wife. I wanted to know how is he.
- He is fine at this moment.
- What's wrong with him?
- I'm sorry to tell you, but it's his nerves.- The doctor tried to look more serious than he usually looks like.
- What do you mean with "his nerves"?- Virginia asked.
- Well, he has been on the road for many days, he is tired. His brain is not functioning normal. He gets angry, nervous, and he loses memory sometimes. The amnesia might last for a long time or a short time.
- Is he going to be fine?
- I hope so. But I must warn you. he might get so dangerous if he gets hungry. So, be careful and feed him well. I don't want him to hurt himself or others.
- I'll do my best to make him fell better doctor. Thank you so much. Oh, and one more question.
- Yes?
- Can I take our son to him? Is it safe?
- As I told you Miss, he is dangerous only when he is hungry.
- Thank you doctor.
- You're welcome. Now, I must leave, I have so much work to do. Take care of your husband.
- I will doctor. Thank you. Goodbye.
Virginia rushed to her room. But when she reached there she stopped. Was it safe to enter? She asked herself. What would Wolf do when he sees her? What would she do? These questions concerned her at first. Then she decided to put them off her mind and she opened the door.
- So, you came in finally.- Said Wolf dryly.
- I..I'm sorry Wolf.
- Sorry? Leaving your husband to suffer alone, and you say you're sorry?- He tried his best to look disturbed.- Huff-puff! That's not how a loving wife would act when her husban needs her.
Wolf turned his back to her. He hardly could stop a smile on his face.
- Wolf, I was afraid to come in, or even open the door.- Virginia replied and came close to him.- I wanted to open the door for you, but I was afraid that you would attack me, like you did in the forest few hours ago.
- I didn't attack you!- He said without turning to her.
Virginia tried to put her hand on his shoulder but he didn't let her.
- Wolf, please forgive me.- Her eyes now were filled with tears.
Wolf felt that, but he didn't turn. He closed his eyes and thought "Oh Virginia, I don't want to see those tears. I really am sorry my love. I just hope that I can finish this stupid game. But I have to continue at this moment".
- I'm hungry.- He said.- I didn't eat for hours now.
- I'll ask the maides to bring you some food.
- Before they bring the food, I want to see Mike. Where is he?
- He's at dad's room. I'll bring him now.
- I'm waiting.
Virginia left the room. She ran to her father's room to bring Mike. Meanwhile, Wolf sat on his bed. He was feeling terrible about how he was talking to Virginia. He thought of ways to end this thing that he put himself in.
Virginia came back with Mike. She put him on the ground and he ran to his father:
- Papa!- Mike shouted when he saw his dad.
- Hey, little buddy. How are you son? Oh, I missed you alot!- He kissed Mike's cheek and put him on the ground again. Wolf got on his knees in front of Mike and said:
- How was it with grandpa? I bet you were bored with him, right?
- Dada.- Was all the reply that Wolf got.
- The dinner is on it's way.- Said Virginia.- They'll bring it here.
Wolf rose and held Mike's hand.
- I think that it's time for him to sleep. You put him in his bed, and I'll have dinner in the kitchen.
- But..
- I won't come back tonight, so don't wait for me.
- But, Wolf..
He left before Virginia could say anything.