"What's going on here?" Asked Eric, as he began approaching us. "Why are you two standing as if, we have run into a big problem? What's keeping you out here?" From Eric's questions, it was obvious he had no clue what has been going on between me and the Alpha. "Nothing Eric, we are getting some fresh air. Gosh! It feels so good over here!" I said, in a bid to make Eric more confused. Indeed, he glanced at the two of us as if he was confused, by then he had come closer to us. "Are you sure about what you are saying, Louis?" "Yes, I'm sure if not, why will I be telling you that?" I replied to him with a smile. Meanwhile, the Alpha never said a word perhaps, he might be in disbelief about Eric's sudden appearance. "I think Louis was right, back there under the cedar, was hot. Here is well-ventilated," Ammon said something at last. "If you don't mind, we should all get back to the cedar tree and take a seat.""You are getting me confused. Didn't both of you just say that back there w
From the look on Steve's face, it was easier for me to guess what it was about. Perhaps, he didn't succeed as we had anticipated.The Alpha asked him quickly if he succeeded. "How did go lad? Did you succeed?" All the time he asked, he was anxious.Steve looked downwards further proving to me he did not succeed. We never said a word again as we wait for his response."I broke into the basement just as have directed, there was no trace of any book. I'm sorry, nothing was found there. It was totally empty." He never lifted his face to look at the alpha as he spoke. I knew he was going to say that from the very first time I saw him return therefore, I wasn't too surprised. "Did you search the whole hidden corners in the basement?" I asked. There were some doubts in me about his inability to do a thorough search. "Did you meet anybody on your way or while you were in the basement?" I knew it was possible to come across people in the basement because our castle is considered a place of hi
It was a hard decision for me to take but, I had to let him that all I'm doing was for his good. "No, no one is coming with me. This is a solitary mission, none of you is needed to avoid a complicated situation." I told them hoping they would heed my words. They did heed my words and stayed back but, not without the Alpha requesting a favour. "Wait, Louis!" I stopped to see what he was up to. He turned to face Eric. "Hand me over the sword in your sheath," he requested from Eric. As strange as it sounds, I wondered what he intends to do with the sword Eric has just given him. Ammon turned again in my direction and said; "stay right there Louis, I have something for you. Something I believe you would need."With an inquisitive voice, I asked; "what could that be Sir?""Wait, while I come closer to you. You will find out I promise." I watched as he hurriedly walked up to me. He grabbed my right hand and placed the sword he had collected from Eric, in my hand. He squeezed my hand agains
"No, I'm not a bad person, if I was, you would have known by now," I tried to defend myself. "Interesting, if you are then, why are you out here all alone?" The tall man countered."Are you calling me a liar?" I asked him with a calm voice even though, I was under immense pressure."Yes, you are a liar! Why should we believe me when your story tonight is as dummy as you." His voice became even harsher. I bent my head as if I have been hurt by his words. I pretended to be crying as my fake sobs were echoing through the darkness. The short man couldn't stand the sight of seeing me getting hurt. He quickly placed one of his hands on my shoulders as he came closer to me. "I believe you Loius. I will allow you into the city tonight but, be rest assured that if you were to be caught outside again at this late hour, I will have no choice but, to do the right thing. I'm only letting you go because of your old man which you have spoken of. Go in now and take nurse him back to life."The joy
My heart pounded in panic as one of the guards spoke. I thought I had crossed the last obstacle, how wrong was I! Only at the end of my mission, I could dream about it. The thought of the Alpha came like a flash, amid my plight. I remember the words he told me and how I did respond. I wished I had heeded his voice, I guess it was too late. "Woman, who are you are again?" Asked the first who seemed a bit concerned."My name is Lydia and I'm a resident of this town. I'm not a stranger and neither, am I a traitor to your cause," I mellowed my voice while speaking like a maltreated orphan. Perhaps, that's the only way I could draw some pity from them."That's good! But, you know the rules of this town? No one is allowed into the city once it's midnight, why then did you disobey? I bet you know why we are doing this. Well, let me spell it for you again if you don't mind.""Believe me, I left the town but, not on my accord. My master is sick. His sickness entails I go out from the town to
For a moment, I felt bad. I had just remembered that there was no way I could get out of Muldoch that night again. However, Steve got out therefore, how did he do it? That was the question I kept asking myself for about three minutes before, I concluded myself. My conclusion was a simple one, I can't get out of the city, not tonight again! There was only one option; to hide and wait till morning, when people begin to go about their activities then, I will sneak out of the Town like nothing happened the previous night.I found a hidden corner in the basement and laid down my laid down to sleep. However, my sleep was short-lived. The thought of the Alpha, Eric and Steve was the mainstay in my mind. I simply couldn't get them out of my mind. It was a sleepless night indeed! I wondered about the opinion they might have formed about the reason behind my long stay.I slept for a very short time at least barely an hour. The cockcrows were what alerted me. When I awoke, the sun was just begin
I needed not to be told that there was trouble in paradise. Just what he was up to, I had no idea. Suddenly, he grabbed my hands and swayed me slightly across the road. "I believe, that road leads to your house? Go away and don't torment me with your unkind words," he began walking back to his cart after he was through with his speech.'What a relief!' I told myself. I had thought mine was over perhaps, he was going to skin me alive. Upon discovering he was not going to harm me, I hit him hard with another line of my sentence. "Look who is talking, I should be the one to tell you that, stop tormenting my life. I never said anything against you ever since our paths crossed. Maybe, you should do a thorough check to see for yourself?"He had walked more than half to his cart when he heard my words. He turned around to take yet another look at me. It was a brief one. Without wasting time, he moved into his cart again and tried to make his horses move nevertheless, the two animals remaine
I watched as he slowed down until he stopped right in front of me. I did not allow him to speak first, I acted quickly should there be any problem. "What now?" I asked.For the first time in a long time, he smiled. "Relax young lady I don't mean to harm you even though, I have caught you red-handed feeding my loaves of bread to this stupid dog." As if the dog had heard what he said about the Canid, it barked at him. "Oh, wo-wo-wo! That's too fat doggie! How the hell on earth did this dog hear what I have said?""At you asking Mr Smith? Well, what can I say? Who will I ask if you ask me, huh? Is this why you suddenly came back to me? I thought you were in a hurry Mr Smith. You ought to be at your destination by now so, if you don't mind, I will leave. I'm not ready to take your insults. I'm not ready for your troubles as well. Enough of the ones you have caused me," I began to walk out on him. "No, lady. It's not done that way. Please, can you hold on for a second!" He requested but,