HOSTAGE

I swallowed instantly.

"Now get out." He ordered me.

I jumped at his demand and then I calmly got out of my seat.

He opened the door for me and led me out.

"You better don't try anything funny princess." He said.

I didn't say a word.

As soon I stepped out of the carriage I saw the chaos in the attack.

No one would notice if I was slipped out and taken hostage. There was blood and dead wolves on the floor.

He grabbed me and held the sword to my neck.

Then he forced me ahead of him and all I did was walk soon we were down into the forest.

"Move!" He snapped at me and prodded me forward.

I walked on silent on what to say.

"Where are we going please?" I asked him.

"You don't ask any questions!" He snapped at me.

I remained mute.

Then he took me to where other wolves were.

They were part of his rogue pack.

"Who is she?" Someone asked.

"She is important to them." He snapped. "I found her in the carriage. Waiting like a princess. Look she is dressed as one!"

"We need to leave." Another said. "We are outnumbered. We're almost all dead. They killed us."

"Yes, but we will take her along." He said. "We can use her to exchange and bargain with Xaden. I'm sure she is important to them."

"I'm not Important to him." I said. "Whether you kill him or not doesn't matter. He won't come for me or pay a dime over my head."

"So why were you in a carriage?" He asked me.

I went mute.

"I thought as much." He gave a wry smile.

Then he snapped his fingers.

"We'll leave with her." He said. "Get her ropes and tie her. She is coming along with us."

I tried to flee, but I was dragged back. I struggled until a punch knocked me silent.

Then someone tied my hands and ropes around my body.

I was forced to stay put.

"Toss her on a horse let's get going." He ordered.

A big man walked towards me in what seemed to be an attempt to lift me up and toss me on the horses.

I felt a sudden presence and bolt of energy.

I didn't need to turn.

I saw Xaden was standing in front of everyone.

And he didn't look too happy.