Maddy just sat there staring at her boyfriend. She knew she wouldn't be able to get out of this so she agreed to do it. "Fine I'll wear it, now can we actually study." She said grabbing the textbook beside her.
Rhydian's smile remained on his face pleased that his girlfriend had given in so easily to his request. He dropped the skirt and jacket on the bed next to Maddy and went back to sit at her desk. As they went back to studying Daniel was rummaging through his room looking for a book. He found a large leather bound book the had a wolf howling on the front. Daniel ran downstairs to his wife.
"I see what you mean. It's very worrisome, but uhh don't fret. I think I may be able to solve this situation." Daniel said holding up the book.
" It has something to do with the blood moon doesn't it?" Emma asked with worry.
"I'm afraid so. This book was passed on from my great grandfather. It has a section on the blood moon." Daniel said opening the book as Emma moved from the oven next to him.
" It says any two caught under the gaze of the crimson moon will be bound heart and soul…" Daniel stopped reading to look at Emma. " I didn't know the blood moon had this type of effects on us. I thought it only brought out our truest selves. Urged us to run free."
" Well obviously we didn't know as much as we should've. Does it says how to tell when two cub's have been caught by the gaze? Or how to stop it." Emma said looking back at the book. "Oh here, it says there are distinct signs of when two have been bound. First the female's scent will be completely overtaken by the alpha. Changes in behavior will become evident overtime. The desire to stay together will cause unbearable pain if separated."
"Maybe it's just a coincidence." Daniel said with a weak as Emma was about to speak she heard footsteps on the stairs.
"Um mum isn't that burning. Rhydian and I could smell the smoke all the way upstairs." Maddy said walking over to the stove to turn it off. Rhydian followed her and stood next to her. Daniel and Emma just stood there as if examining the two. "What's with the book mum?" Maddy asked grabbing Rhydian's hand and pulling him to the sofa.
"Uh nothing sweetie just something your father found. So you know how a few weeks ago we left you and Rhydian here during the blood moon?" Emma asked giving the book back to Daniel who went to put it back upstairs.
Maddy pulled her hand away from Rhydian who was tracing circles on her palm. " Yea why do you ask?" Maddy asked with a worried look on her face.
"Di-did anything happen while we were gone? I mean you guys did stay in the den the whole time right?" Emma asked giving Maddy a look. ( You know the look I'm talking about. The one where your mother knows you did something wrong but asks anyway) "Maddy you guys did stay in the den right?" Emma repeated herself.
"I can't believe this! You still don't trust me even after all this time! That's not fair!" Maddy stood up and exclaimed at her mum.
Emma just stood there with a shocked expression on her face. Changes in behavior overtime. Obviously Daniel's great grandfather didn't have to deal with teenagers. Emma thought to herself before speaking. "Maddy how dare you use that tone with me. No dinner for you tonight and Rhydian I'm sorry but you had better get going."
"No he's not going anywhere. This concerns him too. You treat the both of us like cubs and…." Maddy was stopped mid-sentence by Rhydian pulling her back down on the sofa. Maddy jerked her head looking at Rhydian. His eyes flickered gold causing whatever Maddy was going to say in protest to be forgotten. Rhydian growled before speaking "Mae hynny'n ddigon na allwn gael ei fod yn ddrwg o ni."
Maddy let out a soft sigh "Ond mae hi'n annheg,"
Rhydian's eyes turned back to his normal emerald color. He took in a deep breath and exhaled before whispering " I know Maddy, but you have to listen to her for now."
The pair completely oblivious to the fact that Emma had been watching the whole exchange. She felt slightly embarrassed as if she had seen something she was suppose to, but she quickly shook off that feeling as she saw Rhydian get up to leave. Maddy walked him to the door not stopping even for a moment to look at her mother. As Rhydian opened the door to leave he turned around to see if Mr. Smith was still watching them which she was. Rhydian grabbed Maddy's hand which caused her to look up in confusion. Does he want me to go outside with him? Maddy wondered as Rhydian pulled her along. I guess that answers that question. Rhydian pulled Maddy until he was sure that couldn't see them any longer. Rhydian turned to Maddy and pulled her face to his planting a soft kiss on her lips. As Rhydian pulled away he smiled and said "Can't wait til tomorrow. Don't forget the skirt." Rhydian left with smile on his face and Maddy just stood there. I can't believe it! I thought he had forgotten about that. Arrgh. Maddy thought to herself as she kicked a few rocks before heading back inside.
Mae hynny'n ddigon na allwn gael ei fod yn ddrwg o ni. - That's enough we can't have her be bad at us.
Ond mae hi'n annheg - But she's being unfair