Silenced

Chapter 4

The sun was finally coming up. Little slivers of light were beginning to appear through the trees and the contents beyond the window no longer eluded me. I looked out on the land and my heart ached to be able to run as a wolf again. The grass was still green from the previous rain. I could almost picture how it would look with flowers in bloom around the edges of the forest and in the trees. The Willow trees captured my attention. The beautiful light green branches swayed slightly in the wind. They complimented perfectly the grass and evergreen trees in a way that was mesmerizing. It forced a sense of calm into me which was exactly what I needed in order to face the Alpha again. I hadn't bothered to sleep, the memories that surfaced were not worth it. I needed to get myself together. I had been weak last night. Allowing my guard down in so many ways I was disgusted by myself. They would never take me seriously if I remained in that pitiful state. I had been a trembling, crying, disaster. Not today though. Today was a new day. A miniature re-due. I would do better.

I opened my door and looked at the two men outside. I didn't bother to question how I had earned two guards since they were nice enough to offer me a bed outside of the medical rooms. This pack had an odd way of treating their prisoners. They looked down at me and then each other. One of them nodded. They stepped aside allowing me through the door way. They followed as I walked down the hall. It was a little creepy and annoying but understandable. They couldn't let a rogue wonder freely through the pack house.

I went down stairs to where I could remember the alphas office to be. The door was cracked open just enough to show that the lights were off. No one was in there. I turned to look at my two followers. Again, the one on the left looked to the one on the right for direction. I held my hand up gesturing to the office. It seemed obvious enough what I was asking. The one on the right considered me carefully.

"Alpha Brogan is in a meeting. He said if you woke up before they concluded to suggest you have breakfast before joining them." He said.

I was intrigued by the idea of being allowed to join their meeting. It took only a few seconds for me to realize the meeting was probably about me. I shook my head. I didn't want any food. I just wanted to know what was going on. The man on the right glanced toward a door down the hall. His scowl showed he was displeased that I had refused to follow the instructions properly. Alphas rarely suggested anything. The alpha wanted me out of the way longer. Too bad.

In my haze of frustration, I went down the hallway and opened the door. I regretted my decision as five sets of eyes turned to look at me.

"I am so sorry alpha. I had no idea she would barge in without even knocking..." The man behind me said.

"It's fine Ethan even if it is rude it's not a problem. Report." The alpha said standing up and moving toward our side of the table.

"She didn't sleep or eat but otherwise remained compliant." Ethan said.

"Thank you." The alpha said. Ethan left the room quietly closing the door behind him.

"Sit down Rylan." The alpha said pulling a chair out for me. I looked at him and then the chair. He hadn't bothered moving my seat away from the door which meant Ethan and his buddy were right outside anyway. I accepted the seat. There seemed no harm in sitting. A notebook and pen were positioned in front of me.

"You've already met with most everyone here." The alpha said. He was right I had met Adam, Aaron, and Kyson but there was one person I hadn't met. He was seated at the end of the table, furthest from me. "Adam, Aaron, and I are here as the pack officials. Kyson is here as a consult, and Thomas is here as a legal perspective." The alpha explained as he moved back to his seat.