Thread: The Wolf, the Forge, and Love Forbidden - Raivh & Abovetheroses

Luca nearly screamed. Everything was being ruined. This was supposed to be his moment. His night to shine. To show his father and the world how great of a hunter he was, how much he could change everything. Then this thing had to show up and... and Ruin. it. all. Luca grabbed at his dark hair and swore. You filthy creature! He pointed his sword at the wolf. You may have taken this night, but I will be back, and when I do, your head will be mine. Do you hear me? Mine! Your's and every last one of those other disgusting things you run around with. I will cut you all down! He was practically foaming at the mouth. But you! You will be the first. With his declaration, Luca climbed back onto his horse and turned the beast around to head back to the keep. His brothers and men were quick on his heels. I'm sorry about your loss brother. Marco said quietly as he rode beside his brother. This was no loss. Luca grit his teeth. This was a disaster, but it was not our making. Someone did this to me. I don't understand. Marco's brow drew together. The wolves banded together to save themselves, it happens. How could someone have plotted this? Luca looked hard at his brother. This is Alice's doing. When the men reached the keep Luca stormed into his father's room. Where is she?! he demanded without so much as a word of greeting. Sweat dripped down his face, he was trampling mud across his father's floor, and he hadn't even removed his riding gear or armor. The man in the high backed chair didn't look up at his son from the book on his desk. He was reading by candle, the flickering light casting dark shadows into the deep wrinkles on his face. The bags under his eyes were so much more pronounced as he sat there looking down at the yellowed pages of written text. I heard you lost your wolf tonight. Luca beat his fist on his father's desk. It was not my fault! He cried out. Alice has betrayed us! I am sure of it! The man closed his book and looked up at his son. Have you really come into my study so filthy? Traipsing mud across the floor? Have I not taught you better? Now is not the time for stupid rules and- Andri got to his feet and screamed. It is always about rules and traditions! That is what our life is about! He took a deep breath. That is what makes getting rid of these wretched things so important. That is what makes your sister's silly notions so dangerous. If you are to take over the keep when I am no longer fit then you must follow the rules. I want to know what Alice has done. Luca frowned. Is she mad or is she really involved with them. Did she set me up on my hunt? I've already spoken with her. Her father waved his hand dismissively. She shouldn't be a problem. Luca frowned and walked out of the room. He didn't believe him. Once the study doors were closed behind him he made his way straight to Alice's room. He gently knocked on her door. Alice? Alice it's me Luca. He knocked again and then opened her door to let himself in. Alice? His eyes got wide as he looked around. Books were scattered everywhere, thrown across the room in disarray like someone had been searching for something. Clothes were strewn about as well. Alice never treated her things like this. For the most part she treated her things with dignity. True she was a bit odd but she liked her things. Anger started boiling in Luca's gut. She wasn't here. Stepping out into the hall Luca waved down a nearby servant. Where is Alice? I haven't seen the Lady in hours Milord. She curtsied and continued on her work. Luca punched the wall and shouted. In town Alice continued to wonder aimlessly. At such a late hour most places were closed for the night and most people that Alice saw weren't exactly the kind of people that Alice wanted to talk to. Maybe this wasn't such a smart idea. The small woman shivered and pulled her cloak tighter around her small frame. A man stumbled out of a tavern and bumped into her and she let out a startled cry and hurried down an ally to get away. IT was nothing but scared her nonetheless. She wasn't used to being out here at this hour. After fighting with her father and knowing her brother's were hunting she was just so much more on edge. Hey there pretty lady. A strange voice caught her off guard. Oh um, excuse me sir. Alice tried to maneuver her way around the man blocking her way through the ally. How much will it cost me for the night? She recoiled a bit, caught off guard by the question. Wh-what? Then he grabbed her by the wrist and pulled her towards him. Let me go! She managed to pull herself from his grasp and she took off running in the opposite direction. Walking around the streets after dark was nothing like walking around the market during the day. Alice felt so gross. and so lost. At this point she wasn't sure she'd ever be able to find the smith. She found a path that led to a trail to the edge of the woods. Part of her wondered if she should go there or keep looking in town. There was that little voice in her head that told her she couldn't find her answer's with human's and the wolves lived in the woods so... To the woods she headed. It probably wasn't the best decision for a noble lady.