Simply Me

Training

*Ellie POV*

The next morning was the first day of my training. When Jay told me that I would be training I expected combat stuff. But NO! I have been stuck in the library since 9 and it is now an hour past noon. I had to learn all the history of wolves and different packs, also the proper etiquette for a royal. Jay came in at noon to help me so I wouldn't be alone. He has been a big help.

"Jay, how come we aren't in a castle?" I asked while looking at him.

"Well we have to stay in this extra house in your pack until you are 18 and can take the throne." He answered with a smile.

When he said 18 it meant we had to stay here two years but it also reminded me that I don't know his age. He doesn't look much older than me, maybe around 18 years old.

"Jay, I was thinking that I don't know much about you. So can you tell me about yourself." I said while avoiding his eyes.

"Of course I'll tell you about myself princess. Let's see, I turned 21 a week before your birthday. My favorite color would have to be the same blue as your beautiful ocean eyes." He said with a smile while look at them.

"W-what?!?! You're 21! I thought you were like 18 or 19." I exclaimed while my jaw hit the floor. 

He chuckled and shook his head at my outburst. With his age difference he would've only been 12 about to turn 13 when I was in the accident. But he was in wolf form so why was did I only change at 16. He explained that normal wolves first change around 12 but since he is an alpha he changed at 10. He also said that royals change at 16 because their wolf is so powerful that their body wouldn't be able to handle any earlier age. After that, I got to know him a little better we talked about my life at the orphanage but he knew that the life with my parents would be to touchy to talk about so he didn't ask. 

We went down to have dinner after cuddle for a while on the comfy couch in the library since we both wanted to take a nap after all the reading and studying. He made me my favorite, grilled chicken with mashed potatoes and corn. Then we dug into some strawberry ice cream that was in the freezer. We watched a movie that was playing and before I knew it everything faded to black.

*Jay POV*

As we were watching a movie I suddenly felt wait on my right shoulder...Ellie had fallen asleep. I carefully picked her up to take her to bed. In the most respectful way, without looking at her private parts changed her into one of my large pj shirts and some fuzzy socks. When I made sure she was comfy and covered up I hopped into the shower.

I was putting on a pair of loose shorts and talking to my inner wolf when all of the sudden were he a scream followed by gasps for breath. I ran as fast as I could to the conjoined bedroom where Ellie was sitting up with tears and still gasping.

I ran over to her held her so she knew I was here for her. She had a nightmare and it most likely would have been about her parents death. I didn't question her. I just sat with her until she calmed her breathing then we laid down to go to sleep. I held tight enough so she felt safe and slowly let my sent out so she could sleep calmly from smelling me.

"Goodnight Princess, I'll be here for you." I said and gave her a kiss on the cheek before I also went to sleep.