Torn Between Two Men

Chapter 3.

Chapter Three

Winifred's POV.

I was making my hair into braids this sunny afternoon. I had to help the women at the shelter today. It was something I did daily to keep myself busy. I was already used to making And braiding my long hair. But I was never quick enough. To make them into fine braids.

I quickly arranged something for the women in the shelter, they rarely had anything to eat and most of the time they were given awful meals. I also picked some flowers and tied up into a fine pack as a little gift for them. It was the least I could do.

Since I've been living here I've felt more self control over alot of things I'd snap about before. Teaching myself how to be a lone wolf and trying to socialize even better. I had already made few friends who helped me in the shelter.

Hazel and Jasmine. They are fine young women who helped me all along my first years here and they've been with me regardless. Hazel had orange hair and freckles that made her look she was suffering from a disease. Jasmine on the other hand had white short hair. Sometimes she'd cut them Even shorter saying they disturbed her sometimes.

Just as i finished arranging all that I needed to render help at the shelter, there was a loud knock on the door.

"Who is it?"

"From the King"the voice explained.

We usually hear this statement when someone was accused of stealing or if a message was just to be passed down. I opened the door and met a palace guard. He had a straight face on so I couldn't tell if I was been called for subjection to stealing.

"What did I do?"i asked with fear.

"The king has summoned you. I really have no idea".

If the king summoned me it means i didn't have a choice . And I would have to ditch my visit to the shelter.

I put on my sandals and followed quietly.

I always made sure i stayed away from terrible in this new pack but now it could be someone must have framed me.

"I can swear that I didn't do anything wrong. Please just hear me out"I begged when we were closer to the Palace.

", I don't think that's the reason you're being called. Just remain calm. The King only wants to see you"he said and gestured for me to come in first.

I stared at him hoping I'll see the answers in his eyes but there was none. I walked with confidence still, only a theif would fear punishment. I didn't do anything and I was ready to defend myself. He asked me to wait outside for a moment before he finally let me in.

There was a red eyed man sitting in the room, and the king said something to him before I entered.

"My king" i bowed and greeted.

"You're welcome Winifred. But I call you here today out of distress" he said.

"What could that be?".

I'm sorry to put you off in this manner but the King of green field pack has asked you to return this moment. He has placed trouble on my head if I don't return you and it's not war I'm looking for now" he pleaded with me.

"I will go just because he has placed war on your front door. Whom shall I follow?"i asked boldly.

"You will go with me " the Red eyed boy spoke and stood up.

"You're a messenger from the green field pack? "

"I am. My king has asked that you come with me today and now " the boy spoke but I could see his red eyes shake. Maybe he was feeling subdued by my confidence.

The king warded me off and pleaded that I'll be safe. But truly the only reason I followed was because of the trouble that would occur if I didn't go. And I wanted to know why Nathaniel after so many years summoned me back to his palace.

The journey was by foot and I liked it. I would definitely question this young red eyed boy.

"What does he want?"when we were far from town.

"I don't know "he said with his eyes forward.

"Well you should know "i said and brought out a dagger from my dressing.

"We shouldn't be doing this".

"I'll have to do it to save myself". I attacked him but this Red eyed boy was quick.

He swiftly threw the dagger away from my hands when I tried to stab him.

"The king doesn't want to hurt you...."

"Do you know who i am?"I shouted with tears in my eyes.

"No no.i do not know you. He only asked that you come back.".

I looked at carefully, there was definitely no reason for him to call me back just to kill me. I turned away from the red eyed boy and walked ahead of him. "If he hurt's me then you're dead " . I mocked and spat.

After a long while we soon arrived at green field pack. Always as beautiful as it was. Even more beautiful this time around. It felt so new like i had never been to this place. But yes everyone's faces looked like they were never happy to see me. Some hissed and I continually kept hearing.

"Isn't she the girl?"

"Why has She come back to us?".

If Nathaniel wanted me back then why did this people not welcome me as I was supposed to be. They looked at me scornfully and many times I'd turn back to question the red eyed boy.

"I hope this isn't a silly trap"i said when we were far away from the people.

"I promise you it's not. It's the king that has sent for you not the people".

I eyed him . It was the same thing. If the people wanted me dead the King would agree to it too.