Axel’s p. o. v
“Again.” I instructed Amelia loudly.
She was trying hard and that was good, but we didn’t have much time to slack off. I needed her to train everyday until she was at her best. Ian was concerned over how I was pushing her that very first day but I was purely concerned about her.
“She is tired.” Ian whispered silently.
She was about to move when I quickly moved and grabbed her hand.
She was breathing heavily and her chest was rising and falling, her forehead was covered with sweat.
“Did I do it wrong again?” She asked in a cracked voice. She truly was tired but trying so hard to pull through.
“No, you did well today.” I answered, then moved her hand to my lips and kissed it.
“You actually did great.” I whispered.
She blushed then smiled widely.
“Thank goodness. I was worried.” She whispered back.
“What you need right now is rest. We have been here for hours and it’s already evening.” I pointed out.
She looked around and sighed softly.
“I didn’t notice it was this late.” She answered, then pulled her hand and turned to walk away.
“Please allow me.” I whispered softly then moved to where she was and lifted her up in bridal style.
She was stunned for a second but quickly recovered and wrapped her arms around my shoulders, while I walked to the pack house.
“This feels nice.” She said cheerfully as I chuckled softly.
It truly felt nice being this close to each other.
“Should I draw the bath for you?” I asked softly when I walked into the pack house.
She shifted and faced me seriously.
“What?” I asked calmly.
“You want to do that for me?” She asked back, sounding surprised.
“Well yes, is that so surprising?” I asked.
“Yes.” She answered.
I carefully let her down once we were at her bedroom door.
“And why is that?” I asked seriously.
“Because you are….”
“Hold that thought.” I whispered then opened the door and walked in leaving her behind.
“Mother, what exactly are you doing in this bedroom?” I asked loudly.
The bathroom door opened and she came out.
“I was preparing a warm bath for the both of you.” She answered softly when Amelia had walked in.
“I didn’t ask you to do this for us, I actually wanted to do that myself.” I said seriously.
She moved closer and extended her hands to Amelia who hesitated for a second but took them.
“I wanted you to help me prepare our family’s special meal a while ago but discovered that you were in the training field training with my son, that’s why I decided to prepare a bath for the both of you. I’m so sorry if I have overstepped my boundaries again.” She said in a respectful tone.
Amelia smiled then shook her head.
“No way mother, I’m actually grateful that you prepared a bath for us. That’s exactly what I need, a warm bath. Thank you so much.” She answered.
“Well, then I’ll be in the kitchen if you need anything, you take your time.” Mother said, then looked at me with a prideful smirk before walking out.
I could tell that she was planning something but I couldn’t pinpoint what.
“Doesn’t she seem weird to you?. I feel like she is planning….”
I cut my sentence short and raised a brow.
Amelia was quickly stripping off her clothes and seemed not to mind my presence.
I stood silently watching with my arms crossed.
Once she was done she quickly rushed into the bathroom.
I chuckled softly then followed her behind.
“You must really be happy to take a bath.” I said once I was in the room.
She was already in the tub with a smile across her face, her hair was let down and it spread perfectly on her shoulders.
“It feels so damn good after all that training.” She muttered under her breath then closed her eyes and relaxed.
There was no way I was going to let her relax alone, I too wanted to be in the tub with her.
I took off my clothes and got in as well. She opened her eyes and was about to turn but stopped when I sat down behind her wrapped my arms around her waist.
“Now this is nice.” I whispered softly then leaned back against the tub.
She tensed and kept quiet. I frowned but chose not to ask her if she wanted me out of the tub. She was acting uncomfortable in front of me again.
I leaned in and kissed her shoulder lightly before pulling back.
“Relax princess, I won’t do a thing.” I said softly.
“It’s not like that.” She answered under her breath.
“What do you mean by that?” I asked in a low tone.
She slowly moved and turned to face me.
“Everything with you is new. We have never spent time together like this, so I feel nervous around you.” She answered, making me laugh.
Was she really Serious?. And here I was thinking she was uncomfortable around me.
“Well I too feel the same.” I lied as she looked at me coldly then rolled her eyes.
“You know I can tell that you are lying to me?” She asked.
I laughed loudly then pinched her nose playfully.
“You look super cute right now. Whenever you get angry you always look so sexy.” I answered ignoring her question.
“Is that your way of trying to make me forget your lie?” She asked seriously.
“Is it working?” I asked back playfully.
She glared at me for a second then smiled.
“You are lucky that I love it when you tell me that I’m cute and sexy.” She answered.
“Is that so?. Then I will be calling you that a lot more often.” I said proudly.
“Okay.” She responded softly then lowered her gaze.
“Amelia.” I called softly.
She looked up and met my eyes.
“Yes.” She answered.
“Come here.” I whispered then extended my arms to her.
She moved into my embrace and rested her head against my chest.
Seeing her naked and next to me was a complete turn on but I also could tell that she was very tired and needed rest, that’s why I wasn’t going to make a move on her.
I wanted her to relax and just rely on me as a mate should.