Amelia’s p. o. v
I stood seriously on the training grounds with Ian in front of me. His expression was rather cold and his stance intimidating.
He wore blue jeans and a white vest. His hair was brushed backward and it made him look very attractive.
As for me, I was in a brown short and a baggy blue shirt, not that I wanted to but because Ian had asked me to put them on.
A few days ago we were happily chatting and spending time together. When I joked about being weak, he comforted me and pointed out how I was the strongest in our pack. I was happy to hear that but I also felt sad because that was all Aurora. He noticed how I felt and asked me what the problem was. I honestly explained to him how Aurora was the strong one. If I was strong, then I was strong in receiving hits and taking in all the bullying.
He was pissed off and asked me to join him on the training grounds whenever he would call me. I agreed easily because I didn’t take his words seriously. Now I regret not really asking him what he wanted us to do because he was seriously intimidating me right now.
“Babe, how are you feeling?” He asked calmly.
I smiled then gave a thumbs up.
“Perfect.” I answered.
“Good because I need to make sure you are feeling okay before we proceed.” He said as I frowned deeply.
“Proceed with what?” I asked calmly.
“Today I will teach you basic skills of defense. It will help you protect yourself from an attack.” He answered seriously.
I kept quiet for a minute then moved my hands to my hips.
“You want me to fight?” I asked in nearly a whisper.
“Not fight babe. I want you to learn how to defend yourself. You told me yourself that you were weak and only knew how to take in hits rather than fighting back. Your words made me upset for a second but they also opened my eyes. Why would I sit and do nothing when I can teach you a few moves of defense.” He answered proudly.
“Is he serious right now?” I asked Aurora silently.
“Very serious.” She responded.
“But I can’t fight!” I exclaimed.
“You will learn princess.” Axel’s response came as I froze for a second.
No, there was no way Axel was talking to me.
I chuckled softly then brushed my hair backward. I was now imagining things just because I was feeling a little anxious.
“I am talking to you, Amelia.” He said softly.
I bit my lower lip and gazed into Ian’s eyes seriously, hoping to see his eyes switch to that of Axel’s. When a minute went by, I faced the ground.
“How?” I asked silently.
“You are asking me how I can be able to talk to you?” He asked back.
“Yes,” I answered honestly.
“We are bonded and mated, so I can hear your open thoughts. But I also can’t hear them when they are closed off.” He answered as I covered my eyes in embarrassment.
How many times did I drool over Ian? I had all these crazy thoughts openly whenever he was standing naked in front of me or half dressed. I usually went on about how sexy and attractive he is! Oh my goddess, I also thought openly about how it would be if we had our own pups! How much did they both hear!. I wanted the ground to open up and swallow me!
“Princess.”
I dropped my hands and looked up only to meet red eyes looking down on me.
“Axel,” I called softly.
He smirked, then extended his hand to me.
My heart was beating rapidly and my breathing was getting a little too loud.
Axel rarely took over! He only took control whenever things were very serious and bad. Seeing him in control made me feel very nervous. I didn’t know what to say to him!
Wait, was he calling me princess!.
He glanced at his extended hand then at me.
“Oh sorry.” I whispered then quickly put my hand in his.
“You don’t have to be polite with me, take me as you usually take Ian, after all, we are both yours.” He said with a warm smile.
I couldn’t help but smile back, my heart was fluttered and the tingles weren’t helping at all.
Although he was right, it was hard to act the way I did with Ian. He and I rarely talked or spent time together unlike Ian.
“Very well, if you would love to spend time with me then I will.” He said softly as I widened my eyes.
“Was I thinking openly again!” I exclaimed.
“Yes, you were.” He answered with soft laughter.
“Ah crap.” I whispered under my breath then smiled widely when Axel’s laughter got loud.
Seeing him laughing freely made me very happy. I took a step closer and closed the space between us. His laughter instantly died down.
“Axel, would you love to teach me a few defense moves?” I asked.
I wanted to spend some time with him, and with time I was going to let Aurora do the same with Ian, that way our bond would even grow deeper.
“Sure, I would love that but first I need you to do something for me.” He answered in a low tone.
“Sure, anything.” I answered in a whisper.
“Stop calling me by my name.” He said as I blinked a few times then took a step back.
“What?” I asked seriously.
“I don’t want you calling me by my name when you call Ian cute, fluffy names.” He answered as I felt my cheeks heat up.
“Oh my goddess what?” I asked shyly.
Did he want me to call him sweetheart or something? But that was too embarrassing!
“I want to be given a cute fluffy name as well.” He answered.
“I.. I….”
Words wouldn’t come out. I didn’t want to refuse him but then calling him sweetheart was very embarrassing.
“You have to, we can’t have our mate think we favor him less than Ian.” Aurora said.
I swallowed hard then cleared my throat.
“Um, is darling, okay? Perhaps Prince or sunshine.” I blurted out.
“Prince is a little pure and sunshine suits you better.” He answered with a grin.
Well he called me princess and it made me feel special but calling him prince would be a little too much, Moreover sunshine didn’t suit him at all.
“To be honest, I want to call you my love or love, but I don’t want you thinking that I’m choosing it because I use it on Ian. So if you are okay with it, can I call you mi amor or amor?” I asked honestly.
He moved and grabbed my hand pulling me in his embrace.
“I love it.” He whispered then kissed my head.
I smiled widely and wrapped my arms around his waist.
“I’m glad you do mi amor.” I whispered back softly.
When he pulled back I whined softly, it felt so good to be in his arms.
“Don’t worry we have the whole day ahead of us, but for now I am going to teach you a few defense moves.” He said.
“Okay.” I answered seriously.
I was going to do my best and learn wholeheartedly.