The Rescued Werewolf

CHAPTER 5: The rules

MAISY’ S POV:

I didn’t know what to expect when I flipped open the first page of my binder but I wasn’t feeling optimistic. The first few pages didn’t really tell me anything important, rather they just detailed that I belonged to them now and had to follow the rules that were set out in the other pages and something about punishments. However, I skipped over that bit because there was no way I was going to let myself get into any trouble here. I would be a good little she-wolf and follow the rules.

THE RULES:

1. Do not leave your wing unless requested to complete duties.

2. Always wear the appropriate clothing for each duty you undertake.

3. Always look presentable.

4. Always behave like a lady. Remember your manners and your place here.

5. Pack members are all higher ranking than you. Anything they require you must obey.

6. Do not speak unless spoken to.

7. Do not look directly at anyone superior to you. Always look to the floor until told otherwise in this situation.

8. You will be able to leave your room to attend dinner with the pack but will have to go back to your room immediately afterwards.

9. Sunday is your day off.

The list went on but it was mostly stupid stuff that I could have guessed at anyway. They didn’t bring us here as guests so I assumed we would be treated like the dirt on the bottom of their shoes. Anyway, what I was really interested in was the list of duties I would have to undertake since so far the word duties had been used very loosely and I didn’t know what to expect.

DUTIES:

1. Cleaning:

- A list of cleaning duties will be assigned to you every few days. These will include but are not limited to cleaning washrooms, dusting, making the beds, washing and mending any clothes, polishing the woodwork and any ornaments, cleaning and waxing the floors, washing dishes, maintaining the garden and cleaning the upholstery. These duties must be completed before you receive your next set of tasks in a few days time.

For you - (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

2. Cooking:

- We have two chefs here at the castle but they are not able to keep up with the large demand for food. As a result you will be assigned to kitchen duty two days of the week. This will include preparing the food for the chefs to cook, setting the tables, dishing out the food for the pack, serving the food and drink and clearing up afterwards. On these two days you will eat in your room after dinner service instead of eating with the pack.

For you - ( Tuesday, Saturday)

3. Shopping:

- Food shopping is an essential task and must be completed to a high standard. A list of food supplies will be made by the chef and each of you will be given a separate list with specific items on it two times each week. Look for the best deals but do not stray from your list.

For you - (Tuesday, Saturday)

4. Nanny duties:

- you may be asked from time to time to look after the pack pups. You will be expected once a week to help out at the nursery but you could be asked to pitch in more help at any given time.

For you - (Thursday)

THESE DUTIES MAY BE REVIEWED OR CHANGED AT ANY TIME. ANY REQUESTS FROM PACK MEMBERS MUST ALSO BE ADDED TO YOUR LOST OF DUTIES ON THAT DAY.

On the next page there were a few pictures of the clothing I was required to wear for each task. Big shock! They are all white. I assumed this was so we would all stand out from the rest of the pack or simply to make us look like fools. Whatever the reason, I didn’t want to face punishment and I also didn’t have any other clothing options so I would comply. The rules were honestly what I had expected but the duties seemed a little full on. But I’m sure once I have got into the swing of it, it wouldn’t be too bad. Back at home we didn’t have any staff around so I was used to doing half of these tasks anyway but just not to this large a scale.

I looked to the right of my bed and saw a small alarm clock sitting on the bedside table. It read Sunday, 11.30. So I would have the day off today at least. But trapped in my room with nothing other than watching the television or reading a book in the common room, it would seem I was in for a relaxed day. Before I settled myself on the sofa in front of the television I decided it would be a good idea to have a look around our wing of the castle since I hadn’t even bothered to take in my surroundings since I had better here yesterday.

My room was nicer than I had expected. It was far nicer than my room at home. There was a large queen sized bed with bed side tables on each side of it. On the far right side of the room was a dressing table with many different kinds of make-up and brushes and combs. To the left of the room was a large floor to ceiling length mirror and just off to the side of that were double French doors leading on to a balcony. It really was amazing. How very odd that these people would treat us so awfully and then provide us with this luxury I thought to myself.

I pushed myself off my bed and wandered into the common room. It too was very grandly decorated. There was a huge television on the centre wall opposite the main door to our wing. In front of that was two big sofas and two armchairs with big white fluffy cushions on each of them. Mirrors candles and flowers covered the dressers and fireplace in the room and a large chandelier hung from the centre of the ceiling. I really did feel spoiled. Never in my life had I ever experienced so much luxury. Although I really missed my home and my parents a scary thought occurred to me that I could really get used to this place. I suppose that is what these people were trying to achieve. Make us so comfortable that we wouldn’t want to leave. I wouldn’t put this past them since they had already proven they know exactly what they’re doing, after all they had this wing of the castle all ready for our arrival so this clearly wasn’t a spontaneous kidnapping.

I was still tired and didn’t feel ready for what tomorrow would hold so I shook the thoughts from my head; promising myself I would focus on all of the unanswered questions tomorrow. But for now I dragged the blanket from my bed and over to one of the large sofas and plopped myself down, remote in hand to search for something to watch. I found a Christmas movie I had never heard of before and popped that on; snuggling down deeper into my blanket. After a few minutes Betty came out of her room and threw herself in one of the small armchairs with her feet dangling over one arm and her back resting on the other. “Do you mind if I watch the movie with you?” She asked quietly as if she wasn’t sure if I was sleeping or not.

“Yes of course you can watch with me. I could use the company.” I replied monotone. “ Betty, what do you think about this place? Do you know why they have taken us? Did I miss anything else important last night?” I asked her. I did really want the answers but more than anything I just needed to talk to someone else. I needed human interaction regardless of what it was about.

“I’m not sure Mais. Can I call you Mais? I know it’s not your name but I think it suits you. I have no idea why they have taken us but my momma always says positivity and light will always win over darkness so I’m going to be as positive as I can and I think you should do the same. The other girls didn’t want to hear what I had to say about positivity yesterday but I promise it works. They have pretty much stayed in the one room together since we arrived yesterday so I’m so glad you're awake. I’ve been awfully lonely.” Betty was rambling but it made me smile. She really was a little bit of sunshine trapped in a werewolf’s body. I knew at this moment that we would be good friends here.

We chatted for hours and watched all kinds of Christmas movies and it honestly made me feel a million times better. Betty had moved over now so we were sharing the big sofa and both of us were snuggled under my fluffy blanket. I had never had a friend before so this was unusual for me but it was sort of bittersweet that in this darkness I have found some light.

BENNY'S POV:

I slept for seven hours but it really felt like I hadn't slept at all. She was all I could think about, even in sleep. I knew my father would never allow this. I am the future alpha of this pack and she is a kidnapped servant girl. We are of completely different breeding and our pups would never be strong enough wolves to wield the alpha title and protect the pack. Not to mention that my father would never accept her as our future Luna. Despite all of this I need her like I need oxygen to breathe. I had to see her. NO! No, I had to keep her at a distance if I saw her. I don't know if I could control myself again. It was hard enough last night. The feeling of euphoria when I carried her from the truck and the pride I felt when my scent was all over her and then when her hand touched mine my whole body came to life and my mind got all hazed. i felt so awful shouting at her, especially in front of those other girls but i had to keep up the show. no-one could know.This beautiful woman would be my undoing and will surely cause trouble. I must keep my distance but also be close enough to protect her at all costs.

I jumped out of bed and ran to the washroom for a quick shower before my meeting with my father. The shower was quick and cold but the freezing water still couldn't stop the burning of my skin, though I knew only one thing would ease the flames. Now that I knew she was in this castle it seemed crazy that just a day ago it hadn't seemed that important to me to find my mate. Goddess only knows how wrong I was. I threw on a vest and a pair of jeans from my dresser and headed towards the office where I knew my father would be waiting.