Louisseena

Chapter 35

Loulou

I was awoken by a loud howl that was going through the palace. I have no idea what’s going on. Are we under attack? My eyes darted around the dark room with my ears perking up trying to listen to any sound movement. I was too afraid to move out of bed. Soon I can hear a set of paw steps from a distance. It started to get louder until my door burst open.

I jumped out of bed up in fright, moving towards a corner. A lycan stood at the doorway. I couldn’t quite tell the colour of its fur as my room is dark. I had let the curtains down as I didn’t like the morning sunshine. But his eyes glowed and I could feel the sense of familiarity in it. I started to feel at ease and walked towards it slowly.

It’s Bruce in his lycan form. Usually when shifters shift, it’s because of a trigger. I have no idea what triggered Bruce. I suddenly remembered the time Bruce told me his lycan’s name. 

“Wayne. Nice to meet you.” I said, trying to calm the beast down. Wayne stood at the doorway for a while as if comprehending my words. He let go of the door handle and took large strides towards me before hugging me, almost knocking me off my feet.

Even though a lycan is supposedly to be full of muscles, all I felt was his soft fur. They are so soft and I just want to be in this position forever. Wayne took a deep breath at the crook of my neck. “There there. It’s okay Wayne. I am here.” I said while patting and comforting the big guy. 

I have no idea how long we were standing and in the embrace but I was getting tired. It must have been in the wee hours of the night. “ Would you like to sleep with me Wayne?” I said. I could feel his head nodding on my shoulders. “Let’s go” 

Wayne carried me to bed and slept beside me. I didn’t need my blanket anymore. His warmth was all I needed. 

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I woke up in the morning cuddling to a naked man under the blanket. Yikes ! I almost forgot that Wayne is Bruce. I skillfully scooted out of Bruce’s embrace and rolled out of bed. I didn’t want to wake him up. I guess he’s knocked out now from not sleeping at all during the flight.

I went to the bathroom to do my morning routine. I picked a beautiful sundress from the closet and paired it with heels. Since they provided me with clothes, I should gladly wear it. I put on a cardigan as I exited the closet and sat on the couch facing the bed. I could see Bruce still fast asleep. His chest lightly rising and falling.

I was getting bored as I didn’t know what to do. I couldn’t go back to sleep as he’s in my bed. I couldn’t go out as I’m not familiar with the palace either. Just then, a soft knock was on my door. I jumped up quickly to open it. I didn’t want the knock to wake Bruce up. 

It was Beckett ! I opened the door slightly only. I didn’t want Beckett to peek into my room, to see her brother sleeping on my bed. 

“ You’re awake Lou. Come join us for breakfast.” Beckett beamed. I followed her out of the room and closed the door quietly behind me. 

“I’m glad you’re wearing the clothes I’ve got you.” Beckett said cheerfully we were walking down the hallway. “You bought these? Thank you” I’m also glad she got me the clothes or else I’ll be wearing my silly clothes in the palace. 

As I entered the dining room, there were already people seated at the long table. There were Bruce’s parents. I recognize the other from the portrait as Charles.

“Morning mummy and daddy,” Beckett said as she walked past them to her seat. “I couldn’t find Bruu. He’s not in his room”

“ Oh, he’s still sleeping.” I followed up quickly and immediately regretted my decision as Beckett turned to look at me. I’m sometimes like that. Eager to answer people’s questions because I know the answer. I don’t think much of the further consequence. Partially because I deem most people’s questions as harmless. 

I awkwardly chuckled and realized I haven’t even greeted the royals. “ Good morning Richard, Meredith and prince.” I did a curtsey.

“ Charles, this is Loulou, your brother’s … “ Meredith trailed off, not finishing her sentence. Charles without skipping a beat answered, “MORNING! Come join us for breakfast.”

“Thank you.” I nodded and took a seat beside Beckett. 

I noticed their eyes were following me as I sat down. Did I smell too much of Bruce? I don’t take morning showers as they’re cold. I don’t have the habit of showering in the morning. 

There was so much food placed on the table. From a few different cheeses on the board to jams, berries,ham and smoked salmon. A bowl of cherry tomatoes and salad to a few loaves of different types of bread. Some pancakes were placed in a stack. I looked over at what Charles was having. He was having hashbrowns with sunny side up eggs. I did not see any hashbrowns on the table but how come he has one? I wanted some too. 

Meredith noticed my eyes looking at Charles’ food. “ Dear, feel free to tell Mrs Jackson what you would like if it’s not here. Just like Becky loves freshly made waffles for breakfast, Bruce loves at least”

“Four eggs piping hot” Meredith and I said in unison. Beckett was already at the side giggling at me knowing so much about her brother. I played with my fringe trying to cover my face.

A lady in uniform and a half apron came up to me. “ Mrs Jackson. I would like 2 pieces of hashbrown with scrambled eggs please.”

'' Yes Madam” Mrs Jackson responded and headed out one of the doors, probably towards the kitchen.

Mmmmmm. The scrambled eggs here tasted similar to the one we had at the cafe. It tastes way creamier from the one I made, like they have added something special. I need to get this recipe from Mrs Jackson later I thought as I was eating my breakfast. 

After I’ve finished eating, Bruce still wasn’t down for breakfast. I guess he’s still sleeping.

“If I may ask Richard, do you have a library in the palace?” I asked, already planning my day.

“Oh. Do you love reading?” Richard replied, “ Beckett can take you there.” 

This was a great chance to find the answers I couldn’t back then at my pack’s library. A palace’s library would surely be stacked with ancient books.