Chapter 6

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Maddy's POV

Me and Bryn ran full out. We were back at the wild pack by half 5. Nobody seemed to be awake yet and nothing looked or felt suspicious. It seemed that our secret escape was going to stay a secret after all. Thank goodness. We quickly snuck back into the den. Mam, dad and Cerri were all in there fast asleep or so I thought because as soon as me and Bryn entered they quickly got up. Cerri rushed towards us and smiled. She wiped my face. I hadn't even realised that I had been crying. She gave me and bryn, both a quick hug.

Cerri:"are you both ok? How's Rhydian?"

Bryn:"mum were fine. Rhydian is fine to. In fact they are on their way here."

Mam:"whose 'they' Bryn?" Mam asks.

Bryn:"Shannon and tom with Rhydian. We made a plan last night. When they reach the border they are going to wait a while before coming in. They're staying for the weekend."

Dad:"this should be good." Mam swats him playfully and gives him a stop it now look.

Cerri:"Maddy are you ok?"

Me:"yeah. I'm...I'm...I'm fine. I just...I'm just scared?"

Mam:"scared of what pet? Were all together now and Rhydian will be here soon."

Me:"I know mam but I know what Rhydian's like. And now because he knows the truth about Jana he will purposefully stay with me the whole time and I don't want any of you or tom and Shan to get hurt because me and Rhydian are together."

Dad:"Maddy listen to me. Rhydian is a clever boy. He would never put any of his pack or family in danger. Tom and Shan are family. He wouldn't do that to them. And as far as Jana is concerned she may be stupid but she is cunning. She won't attack when there are so many of us around. So all we have to do is make sure tom and Shan are surrounded by people all the time. And she can't hurt us. She may be an alpha but she's not as strong as a fully grown alpha male and two fully grown alpha females." He says looking towards mam and Cerri.

Cerri:"he is right Maddy. So stop worrying now ok." She gently puts my hair behind my ear. "Come let's all get some sleep whils we still can. It's going to be a very interesting day."

Bryn climbed onto the top bunk as I slipped into the bottom one. Mam, dad and Cerri had made beds on the floor so they lay back down on them. I closed my eyes and tried to go back to sleep. Instead when I closed my eyes I saw Rhydian's face. So instead of trying to go to sleep I tried talking to Rhydian instead. Through my mind like we did before.

The conversation between mads and Rhyds through their minds.

Me:"hi Rhydian"

Rhyds:"hey mads. Are you ok? Have you got back to the pack?"

Me:"I'm ok. We just got her like 10-15 minutes ago. Where about are you?"

R:"were only halfway there. Poor tom and Shan are shattered. They are trying to walk as fast as they can. I'm even carrying everything to make it easier for them. But they are humans at the end of the day."

M:"awwwwwww poor things. I think we should get them gym memberships so at least they can keep up with us a bit better than they can now. When will you get here?"

R:*laughs* "that's funny mads but I have to admit its a pretty good idea. Well it's nearly six now so I say we should be there about 7 half 7. I'm gonna let tom and Shan sit for 10 minutes. At this rate though we won't have to wait outside the border. If I didn't have these bags I would carry them both and be there in less than half an hour."

M:I laugh at this. "I can't wait to see you. I miss you so much already. Your mam told us to rest up so were all lying down but I can't sleep."

R:"I can't wait to see you either. I miss you more. Lucky you that you get to rest. Why can't you sleep?"

M:"I think you know why I can't sleep Rhydian."

R:"I really don't Maddy. Tell me please." I can imagine him pouting whilst saying this."

M:"oh Rhydian for being a little genius you really are obtuse aren't you?"

R:"me. Obtuse. No way. I just want to hear you say it."

M:"say what Rhydian?" I ask getting him back.

R: He laughs. "Ok you got me. I want to hear you say that you can't sleep because I am not there." I smile.

M:"I can't sleep because your not here."

R:"do you mean it mads or are you just saying it because you knew that, that is what I wanted to hear?" He sounds afraid.

M:"of course I mean it Rhydian. I wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it. I hate being without you. I love you."

R:"I love you to mads it's just I still think in dreaming. Anyways try to go to sleep now. I'll be with you soon... Bye Maddy. I love you."

M:"ok bossy boots. Bye. I love you too."

Back in the real world.

I either must have passed out or I actually fell asleep. That to a deep one. As the next thing I knew was that I was being violently shaken.

Dad:"Maddy!"

Me:"huh... What." My eyes open slowly and dad gently lays me down again.

Mam:"oh. Thank goodness. Maddy are you ok pet? You gave us quite a scare. You weren't waking up."

Me:"what time is it? Sorry I didn't know."

Mam:"it's about 5 past 7. Jana wants us out in 15 minutes."

With that mam and dad go into the big hut that is attached to the bedrooms, which is a smaller hut. Bryn comes upto me.

Bryn:"you used ansion again didn't you? You must have used it more than normal that's why you passed out. You still have to get used to it."

Me:"how did you know?"

Bryn just shrugs indicating that this is the end of the topic. "Come on." He says. I get up and make my bed. Then we both walk into the living hut. Mam dad and Cerri are already sat. Me and Bryn sit to. Our food is already waiting for us. Raw meat. Great. I pick at it. I prefer cooked.

Mam:"you have to get used to it mads. Now eat up. Your gonna need your strength."

I reluctantly eat the meat then we all head out. Outside everone is gathered in a large group. Bryn explains that this happens every morning as this is when Jana gives everyone their jobs for the day. I wonder what mine will be. We wait around for a couple of minutes. I feel my heart beat quicken. Rhydian is close I can feel it. Jana comes and steps onto a rock so she is taller than us all. She is staking her claim as our superior. Letting everyone know that she is the leader the alpha of the pack.

She began giving everyone their duties for the day. She hadn't got to me yet when suddenly she stopped and sniffed the air. The rest of the pack did the same including me. Rhydian was here I could feel it. Someone shouted "one wolfblood and two cahlweirers. What are cahlweirers doing on our territory?"

Bryn:"Rhydian!" And he ran. Jana called after him but he carried in running.

We all just stood there. A few seconds later we saw Bryn, Rhydian, Shannon and Tom running towards us. Some of the pack elders started to growl but Cerri explained to them that they were protectors. This confused me but I didn't have the chance to dwell on it for too long as Bryn, Rhydian, Shan and tom had reached us. Everyone knew Rhydian from when he had come here so they all moved forward to greet him and he introduced them to Shan and tom. I wanted to move to but I caught a glimpse of Jana and stayed put. No matter what anyone said i was still scared. I looked up and saw Rhydian looking at me. Our eyes locked. I felt butterflies in my tummy. My legs turned to jelly and my heart started racing. How was it that we had been friends for almost 3 years and he still had this effect in me. He tried walking towards me, through the large group of people. As there were so many people it was a little hard. Without breaking eye contact with me he said.

Rhyds:"can I get through please. I still have to meet my girlfriend." everyone parted and he came towards me. I broke contact with him and saw Jana's eyes flash yellow. Oh what is he doing. As he reaches me he encircles me in his arms.

Rhyds:"hey girlfriend." He smirks at me knowingly. I scowl at him.

Me:"Rhydian what are you doing?"

Rhyds:"letting the world know you are mine and I am yours."

Me:"Rhydian that's not what I meant. Jana..." He cut me off.

Rhyds:"don't worry mads."

And before I could say another word his lips found mine and he was kissing me. All my fears melting away until once more I was oblivious to the world. I love that he could do this to me. Make me forget everything. Just as we were about to deepen the kiss we heard Jana cough. We broke apart but Rhydian kept his arms around me. He just moved me so I was standing in front of him and he had his arms around my waist and rested his chin on my shoulder. I could see Jana was fuming. I tried to get out of Rhydian's hold but he just tightened his arms. He could tell I was panicking.

Rhyds:"hello Jana." He said with disinterest as he kissed my temple calming me instantly. I stopped trying to break free and relaxed a little against his back. There was nothing I could do. I looked around and saw that the whole pack were surrounding Shan and tom asking them questions.

Jana:"hi Rhydian. So how long have you and Maddy been together?" I can almost see her gag but she holds herself.

Rhyds:"well we've been together forever. It just took us long to realise it. Too long. But we have realised now so everything's ok." I look up at him to see him looking down at me. Even in this awkward situation I can't help but smile at him. He smiles back before softly pecking my lips. He looks up and then turns to Jana.

Rhyds:"sooooooooo Jana how is being an alpha treating you?"

Jana:"it's soooo cool. I get to boss people around and tell them what to do. And I can punish anyone who annoys me or goes against me. And I get the biggest house all to myself." She says happily. "So how come you turned up all of a sudden and that to with Shan and tom?"

Rhyds:"well I missed Maddy and so did Shan and tom, and so I thought I'd bring them with me. I thought it would be nice for them to see how life is like in the wild so they feel special and more part of things. I figured you'd be ok with that. So are you?"

Jana:"of course I'm ok with it. So did you miss me?"

I feel Rhydian tense behind me as his arms tighten around my waist. I know he doesnt want to answer because Jana will get pissed of. Luckily he doesn't have to as just then Shan and tom are with us. Shan tries to pull me away from Rhydian to give me a hug but Rhydian doesn't let go of me. Shan rolls her eyes and then hugs us both. Tom joins in and it ends up in a group hug but I'm kind of stuck in the middle. I can see Jana stood there awkwardly and even after everything she has done I still feel sorry for her and tell her to join in the hug. Shan and tom pull her in between them. I know it's so she's not near Rhydian. I love tom and Shan so much. And I smile to myself.

Cerri:"ok you guys can do your hugging out later. Jana you have to finish giving out chores."

Jana:"I know what I have to do. You don't tell me what I need to do!" She snaps at cerri. We all look at her shocked. "I mean that's fine. Thank you for reminding me."

We walk up to the rest of the pack. Jana gets back on her rock. Mam dad and Cerri are in one group to go hunting. Bryn is to collect dry wood and others are told to clean or to go around the border of the territory to mark the scents again and make sure there are no intruders. Then Jana comes to me.

Jana:"Maddy. Hmmmmm what should we do with you? How about hunting."

Me:"but Jana I've never hunted before... I don't know how..." Jana cuts me of.

Jana:"no better time to learn Maddy. You learn better by doing."

Cerri:"but Jana she could get seriously hurt you can't..." jana stops Cerri by glaring at her and flashing her eyes.

Jana:"how dare you question you're alpha!" She snarls. Everyone is silent before Rhydian speaks up.

Rhyds:"don't worry mum. I'll go with Maddy. I can teach her how to do it and I'll make sure to take care of her."

Jana:"no Rhydian. Erm someone else can go with her. You must be tired. You can come back to my place and rest."

Rhyds:"no thanks Jana I'm fine. You've already given everyone a job. Plus I'll get to spend more time with my girl." He says grinning at me.

Jana:"fine." She says gritting her teeth before stalking off.

Jana's POV

After Maddy left my place I was a lot calmer because I knew she would do anything to protect her family and friends. She was so stupid. I would put myself first. Friends and family were good for nothing. All they did was hold you back. With this thought I fell asleep. At 7am I go around the huts and tell everyone I want them around my rock in 20 minutes to give out the chores for the day. Then I go back to my own place. At 25 past 7 I reach the pack who are all stood waiting for me. It feels great having people wait on me hand and foot. I climb my rock to show that I am alpha. Leader of the pack. That my status is higher than theirs. As I'm giving out the jobs I stop as I can smell another wolfblood and two humans. An elder of the pack mentions this out loud. Who could it be. How can there be humans here? Just then Bryn shouts Rhydian and runs off. I call after him but he doesn't listen and carries on running. how dare he. I'll punish him for this.

A few seconds later i see Rhydian tom Shan and Bryn approach us. Everyone goes to meet Rhydian as they recognise him and he introduces everyone to tom and Shan. How could he bring them here. He didn't ask me. Well if were gonna be together I will have to accept his friends for now. I will think of something later to make him leave them. I got of my rock and stood near it. I looked over at Maddy. I could see she was itching to greet Rhydian but after she saw me she just stayed rooted to her spot. Yes at least i knew she wasn't going to go against me. But then I saw Rhydian and Maddy's eyes lock on each other. He walked to her and they whispered something before he kissed her. This made my blood boil. he should be kissing me. How dare Maddy do this. I walked up to them and coughed. They broke apart. But Rhydian kept his arms around Maddy's waist and moved her so she was stood in front of him and he rested his chin on her shoulder. What was up with him? He was supposed to be in love with me. Maddy gets kisses and I didn't even get a hand shake never mind a hug. How long did he want us to hide our feelings for each other? I saw Maddy trying to loosen Rhydian's grip on her but he tightened it instead. I don't care that she was trying to move away from him I was still going to blame her for everything.

Rhyds:"hello Jana." He said with disinterest as he kissed Maddy's temple. I saw her stop trying to break free and relax a little against his back. There was nothing I could do. I looked around and saw that the whole pack were surrounding Shan and tom asking them questions. But inside I was fuming. I got right to the point by asking.

Me:"hi Rhydian. So how long have you and Maddy been together?" I gag but I manage to hold myself.

Rhyds:"well we've been together forever. It just took us long to realise it. Too long. But we have realised now so everything's ok." Maddy looks up at him to see him looking down at Her. She smiles at him And He smiles back before softly pecking her lips. He looks up and then turns to me.

Rhyds:"sooooooooo Jana how is being an alpha treating you?"

Me:"it's soooo cool. I get to boss people around and tell them what to do. And I can punish anyone who annoys me or goes against me. And I get the biggest house all to myself." i says happily. "So how come you turned up all of a sudden and that to with Shan and tom?"

Rhyds:"well I missed Maddy and so did Shan and tom, and so I thought I'd bring them with me. I thought it would be nice for them to see how life is like in the wild so they feel special and more part of things. I figured you'd be ok with that. So are you?"

Me:"of course I'm ok with it. So did you miss me?"

I can see Rhydian tense up and his arms tighten around Maddy. Why is he being like this. Doesn't he see we don't have to pretend or hide our feelings any more. I'm about to say something when Shan and tom turn up. Shan tries to pull maddy away from Rhydian to give her a hug I think but Rhydian doesn't let go of her. Shan rolls her eyes and then hugs them both. Tom joins in and it ends up in a group hug but with Maddy stuck in the middle. I stood there awkwardly and surprisingly Maddy tells me to join in the hug. Shan and tom pull me in between them. I don't understand. I've threatened Maddy yet she's still including me in her friends. She is a nice person right? NO! She's not. We'll she might be but unfortunately she likes Rhydian and he's mine so unlucky for her but she is caught up in this. If I have to hurt her I will. If she listens to me then she will be safe

Cerri:"ok you guys can do your hugging out later. Jana you have to finish giving out chores."

Me:"I know what I have to do. You don't tell me what I need to do!" I snap at cerri. They all look at me shocked But at the moment I couldn't care less. I was sick of cerri's bullshit. Who did she think she was. Then I remembered she's Rhydian's mum and he was stood right here so I quickly added "I mean that's fine. Thank you for reminding me."

we walked up to the rest of the pack and I get back on my rock. emma Daniel and Cerri are one hunting group. Bryn is to collect dry wood and others are told to clean or to go around the border of the territory to mark the scents again and make sure there are no intruders. Then I come to maddy.

Me:"Maddy. Hmmmmm what should we do with you? How about hunting."

Maddy:"but Jana I've never hunted before... I don't know how..." I cut her of.

Me:"no better time to learn Maddy. You learn better by doing."

Cerri:"but Jana she could get seriously hurt you can't..." I stops Cerri by glaring at her and flashing my eyes.

Me:"how dare you question you're alpha!" I snarl. Now I'm really pissed of at her. Why is she acting up in front of Rhydian. Why is she making this harder for me. I only want Rhydian not the package that comes with him. Everyone is silent before Rhydian speaks up.

Rhyds:"don't worry mum. I'll go with Maddy. I can teach her how to do it and I'll make sure to take care of her."

Me:"no Rhydian. Erm someone else can go with her. You must be tired. You can come back to my place and rest."

Rhyds:"no thanks Jana I'm fine. You've already given everyone a job. Plus I'll get to spend more time with my girl." He says grinning at me.

Me:"fine." i say gritting my teeth before stalking off. I cant believe I just did that. I made it easier for them to be together. And I have no one to blame but myself. How can I blame Maddy for this?