Chains

Chapter 17- A werewolf game

I curled my body into the soft and silky fabric, the fluffy quilt gave me almost immediate warmth. If there was a time to cry it would be now, as soon as Hunters game started I would need to be strong. For my sister. Drake was another dilemma, after today I would be free, the first human to escape the clutches of both werewolves and vampires. All I needed to complete it was to escape from a witch, then I'll be the famous coward. Before i could gain my title though there was the game, I wondered what it would be. I lay on the bed and repeatedly flinched at different ideas, would I have to fight wild dogs with my bear hands, or witches, or even blood thirsty vampires. Then again I had my damaged sword,which was hopefully better then my hands. I pulled the covers over my head, if only this could protect me from what was going to happen.

I tried to rest realizing I might never sleep in a bed again, though the more anxious I am to find sleep the more it eludes me. When I started slipping in and out of sleep ,a knocking woke me up. I propped myself up and rubbed my eyes until they felt sore and itchy." Come in" , seeing Hunters face peer round the door didn't help much with my mood. " Good morning princess" The words were as bad as a slap in the face, how patronizing his words were. I fell back onto the bed and pretended to sleep. " Is this your way of giving up the challenge?, that's fine with me I already have the wedding invites sent out. Even your beloved Drake will be there" I unintentional flinched at the name making Hunter giggle uncontrollable.

I swung my legs off the bed and faced him head on, even though I only reached his chest I was sending vibes which made even me uncomfortable. " Hunter I'm not dealing with your crap anymore, just tell me the game and ill be on my way", He sneered at my sudden seriousness. My body clicked into a spasm of cramp as he pulled my body against his, he brushed my hair from my neck revealing bright pink skin when Drake had pierced me. " The game is for you to find the Plant, the plant that has the power to heal your sister. Somewhere in this house you shall find it, though you only have an hour. Then the world is yours.". I pushed my body from his, the amount of force used caused me to fall back on my behind. I wanted to speak, ask questions, what was the purpose of this.But before I could he had clasped his hand across my mouth" By the way dear Lucy, the game starts...now!" In a sudden flash he had gone from the room releasing his hand. I coughed until my lungs regained air and I could move normally again. I grabbed my scarred blade and tucked it into a belt made from silk. I noticed a watch laying on the bed, Perhaps Hunter wanted me to feel the pressure. I flicked it on my wrist and began deep thought.

An hour, An hour which will decide my life for me.I pulled myself up and went straight to the door, catching my image in the mirror. Wild eyes and hair a tangled mat, Even if I lose he probably won't marry this anyway.I swallowed a sharp breath, "This game might be easier then I thought".

I headed out the door and through the labyrinth corridors, i didn't know where to look but I kept moving. I slowed down to stationary when I came across a large hall, the one where I saw Drake. It was now empty, a sanctuary of solitude. I decided to head down the grand staircase, it was a place to start. Though something stopped me in my tracks, a screeching sound, claws hitting marble. My legs moved automatically reacting to my fear, i hid behind a wall, the hall still in sight. The sounds got closer and i saw the brown matted fur stream across the hall. It was too big to be a werewolf, to fast to be a dog. The thought then came to me, Hunter never wanted to marry me. This is what he intended all along, revenge by my own hands.