Saved By The Wolf

chapter 2

   Walking through the dreary hallways was always a safe place for me. They had more twist than the Grand Canyon, only a native to my pack could navigate these halls. Most people from the pack had never seen this part of the house. Now when I say house I'm referring to the pack house which is really a mansion, almost qualifies for a castle.
   My father ran the biggest pack in the world. He was a conqueror to any packs nearby, a weapon when in battle, a protector to the pack, a leader to the betas, a father to my siblings, and my nightmare.
   When I was younger I use to run these halls laughing and playing with other alpha pups, potential suitors. As the oldest daughter of the scariest alpha I owed a duty to my pack.
   Though I despised my pack with everything I knew. Not all of them knew my father's dirty secret, but the ones that did applauded his valour. They would often talk and pity my father for what a disobedient child I was. He told tales about what evil tasks I had been up to.
   One day I would be free. My father would pass the title to my brother and maybe just maybe he would let me go.
   These hallways held many memories infact walking down the hallways  brought forth strong memories I wanted to forget. I loved these halls though there were certain halls that were to dark even for me. They made me quiver in fear of what had happened in those halls!
   My mind seemed to drift back into consciousness as I walked up to my father's door. This door was constantly a part of my nightmares. This door would be my past and soon my future. 
   I raise my hand knowing if I don't knock now I never will. My hand sounds like a raindrop falling into abyss.
   Come in my father's gruff voice carries through the door I take in a shaky breath and turn the knob.
   I bow my head knowing what will happen if I offer anything but my full submission. It never seems to go over well if I try otherwise.
   Alpha, you wanted to see me. He looks at me with disgust and turns away. Yes, I was going to give you another week to overthink what you've done.
   That's just it though I have done nothing and never do to draw punishment after punishment. Yes, alpha.
   But the counsel has requested your prescense. Whatever for, I shall never know. You are scum in every way. Are you not? Do you perhaps know what the counsel wants with you?
   No, alpha I haven't the slightest idea. I am nothing more than what you say, so the likenings of me would never know.
   Yes, it is peculiar. Whatever on earth for I don't know. But besides the point you must pack you leave in the morning.
   Yes, alpha. What are orders, what do you desire. I hate myself as I say those words. I am so much more than what he says. Now I just have to remember that.
   I desire an obedient daughter! Can you give that to me, no!! You are worse then any rogue I could ever find.
   Yes, alpha. I respond to him in a calm clipped voice and my face remains void. I can see his agitation at my lack of emotion.
   Get out of my sight before I change my mind!!! He snarls his threat out and I bow and take my leave. Once on the other side of the door, I breathe out a sigh of relief.
   Now for the counsel. What could they want with me? No time to dwell I must pack and be on my way.
   Excuse me miss, a maid breaks my trance. I am to help you prepare for your travels ahead. I nod my thanks and we head down the hallway toward my escape.
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Miss these dresses should suite you fine on your travels. Am I really going to need them?
   The maid nods her head. You will attend five ball during your stay with them. Besides it is proper etiquette. I sigh defeated may I wear jeans on the days I don't have balls to attend, I mutter.
   Miss, I believe on these days you may dress as you like. Finally I can breathe easy. Wait how long will I be staying? Oh, not sure miss they only told me to pack a few necessities and the rest would be supplied there.
   Thank you again! The maid does nothing but nod and leave the room. Maybe one day they will trust me.
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   Hailey, your leaving?! Marley comes running up to me out of breath. I want to hug her but I never know how she responds to touch.
   Yes, the counsel has requested for my prescense. Whatever are you riled up for? Is something wrong?
   No, nothing I was simply curious on the matter. Father said he believes it his because the strongest counsel member has not found his mate and by now his mate should be born and they must have gotten word of his bastard daughter.
   My love for my sister never dwindles. Well I'm sure I will return in time and you may forget all of this. After all I'm the bastard daughter.
   Yes, it seems so. Well be on your way. May the goddess see you back. The goddess our creator of our kind. Mother to my kind. She put me here and is no mother of mine.
   Washing all negative thoughts away I gather my belongings, which consists of two bags. I have packed nothing of mine except a notebook that my mother wrote her thoughts in.
   The only thing that she left behind. I hold it close knowing I will have her beliefs who she was with me. Maybe my plan will succeed and I will finally be free of my past.