Filed to story: The Rejected Werewolf Princess (Camilla & Tyson) by Didi Adeyemi >>
He placed a hand on the small of my back and his fingers grazed my bare skin as he led me out of the kitchen and towards our training spot.
I could barely concentrate on whatever he was teaching me. I don’t know why I was reacting like this but it had never happened to me before, not even with Tyson. My skin prickled once he was near and I was feeling things in places I didn’t know I could feel things.
In that moment, I was actually grateful that we didn’t have a mind link or else he might have been able to feel everything that I was feeling and that would have been very embarrassing for me.
“I think we should take a break.” Ryker’s voice snapped me out of my thoughts.
I looked over at him and he was hunched over a tree. His hands were clenched and I could see the veins on his arms and neck bulging.
“Are you okay?” I asked and I didn’t realize when I rushed over to his side and placed a hand on his arm.
He let out a groan but nodded, “I shouldn’t strain myself because of-,” he trailed off, “Because of the injury.”
I nodded in understanding, “I am so sorry, I didn’t even think about that. Do you want to sit down?”
I placed a hand on his back to lead him away from the tree but he suddenly stood up straight and placed a hand over my shoulder and began to steer me in the direction of the house. I was so shocked by his change in behavior that I couldn’t do anything but allow him lead me in whatever direction he wished.
“Why don’t we go freshen up and come back down for breakfast?” he asked as soon as we got in through the doors of the house and without waiting for a response from me, he disappeared up the stairs.
I was shocked by his actions, usually I was the one avoiding him but I tried to calm my raging thoughts and instead focused on doing as he asked. I hoped that when we returned for breakfast, he would feel a little better. Maybe his side was hurting and a long soak in the bath would help.
I got down for breakfast before him once again and this time I actually started to worry. I waited thirty minutes before he came down and he took a double take when he saw me. Eve had roped me into wearing a dress and I didn’t mind because it actually looked pretty.
It wasn’t supposed to be a form fitted dress but barely anything isn’t form fitted when you have an array of curves. He swallowed deeply and took his usual seat the head of the table. Instead of taking the seat I usually would, I took the one right next to him.
He was shocked but he didn’t say anything and instead chose to start eating. We ate for a while in silence before he broke it.
“You look beautiful,” the words left his l*ps in a breath, almost like he wasn’t sure whether he should say them.
“Thank you,” I felt my ears heat up and I knew they would have turned pink, “Does your scar still hurt?”
He looked confused for a split second but then he shook his head, “I’m fine; it’s fine.”
I opened my mouth to speak but was cut off by the door opening. A guard rushed into the house looking panicked and I could see traces of blood on his armor.
“Alpha; there has been another rogue attack.”
I was so stunned by the announcement that all I could do was stare at the guard but Ryker wasted no time in pushing to his feet. He assured the guard he would be on his way then he walked over to where I sat and squatted so he was sitting on his haunches and we were at eye level.
“You’re hurt. You were in pain just moments ago,” I managed out, “Should you be out fighting rogues?”
“I’m fine Camilla; I can barely feel a thing.”
“But at training-,”
“I’ll explain that later,” he ran a hand through my curls in a soft stroking motion, “I don’t know how long I’ll be gone but if I’m not back before tomorrow then Lauren will come to stay with you.”
“Why wouldn’t you be back before then?”
“Sometimes these things take time,” he glanced out the door and I knew he was itching to help his guards, “There will be at least three people stationed at every entrance. Unless it is absolutely necessary, I don’t want you to leave your room.”
“Will they come here?”
“I don’t know but Eve will be here for anything you need.” He paused for a second and then placed a soft k*ss on my forehead, “I will be back as soon as I can.”
Before I could say another word, he was out of the room. As soon as he left, Eve walked over and picked up my half eaten plate of food and led. me upstairs to my room. I was in a daze as she guided me through the corridors and it wasn’t until she placed the tray by my bed that I snapped out of it.
“You can take it back,” I told her, “I’m not hungry.”
“I find that I tend to eat a lot when I’m stressed.”
She started to leave but I stopped her, “Where will you be?”
“Downstairs where I always am.” She cocked her head in confusion, “I have a room in the guard’s quarters but I will be in the living room just in case you need me.”
“It’s not safe down there.”
“I will be fine Luna-,”
“Please just call me Camilla,” she looked taken aback by my request but she nodded. “And I would prefer it if you stayed here.”
“I’m not sure that’s appropriate.”
“What if I need you really urgently and you’re too far away. It is in my best interest that you stayed here with me. That way I would not have to leave the safety of my room.”
I was bull shitting and she knew it. I just wanted her to be safe and out of harm’s way. Eve was quickly becoming my only friend here and if anything should happen to her then I would never be able to forgive myself. Also, it would be easier for me with her here. I wouldn’t be able to spend most of my time worrying about Ryker and the rogues.
She hesitated for a second and the she finally nodded, “I just need to get. my knitting set. I will die of boredom if I have to sit here and do. nothing.”
“Can you teach me to knit?” I asked, “It might help with the,”
I couldn’t finish the sentence but she understood because she nodded and disappeared from the room. A few minutes later she returned with a small knitted bag filled with yarn and knitting pins.
It probably made me a bad mate knowing that my mate was outside battling rogues and I was knitting with my friend but I was enjoying it. It wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be and I actually had fun against my better judgment.
We spent the entire day knitting and I am glad Eve didn’t take the tray down because we snacked on what was left of my breakfast. We didn’t stop until it was evening and I had knitted a long scarf. I was trying to make a bag but baby steps I guess.
“I should have started with dinner by now.” Eve cursed as she looked out the window, “I am so sorry.”