Chapter 8
Alana stormed into the castle and slammed the door. The Queen and King sighed with relief and attempted to hug her.
" Alana darling. We were so worried. We thought you ran away and it is so dark tonight , one only hoped you hadn't gone to far." Alana snarled and thrust her hand in the air. The Queen was flung into a chair and binded with ropes.
" You insolent little brat " yelled the King. " You let her go I say , let her go right now and perhaps the punishment will not be too severe."
Alana pointed her wand at the King. " You are not in the position to talk Father , now sit down."
" Do as she says Richard " ordered Penelope. " Sit down hear her out."
The King grumbled and sat down on a chair.
" Alana what is this all about. If you are still mad about tonight , I am sorry."
" Mad " snarled Alana. " Mad is nothing to how I feel at this moment. Hurt , lied to , betrayed , now thats how I feel."
" Over some silly necklace " said the King.
" Its not the necklace " yelled Alana. " Do not have any idea why I am so hurt."
Penelope turned pale and looked away , the King shook his head and shrugged.
Alana laughed dryly. " It figures , why dont you look at this " and she pulled out the amulet.
The King didnt respond. " Its the amulet whats the difference."
" Why didn't you tell me who I was? Why did you let me live a lie all my life? Why did you treat me like a fool when I was sure there was something different about me?"
" Excuse me " said the King. " What are you talking about."
" Dont lie to me " shrieked Alana and she pointed her wand. A huge whip like beam slashed the Kings face causing blood to seep from his forehead. The King cried in pain and looked at Alana his eyes full of hate and anger.
" How dare you ..."
" Dont you dare touch me " she screamed. " I swear I wont be as gentle this time."
Penelope grabbed her husbands hand and pulled him towards her. " Just tell her Richard for Christs sake. Why cant we just tell her."
Richard nodded and wiped the blood from his brow. He motioned Alana to a chair. " If you want to know , we'll tell you. We only lied to you out of love and protection."