Chapter 4
Being in a plane is weird. I know I am up in the air at a life ending height but my fear is barely there. I thought if I was ever going to be on a plane I would die from fear.
Jaxson must have thought the same thing, because when we first got on the plane he was watching me closely, for any signs of fear.
But I was strangely fine.
I was actually excited to be out of the pack grounds. I have never left since I got there. It was strange. The view out of the window is amazing.
At first when we got on I was in the hall seats, but once I got comfortable I asked to switch seats.
"You are enjoying yourself?" Jaxson asked me. I have not turned my eyes away from the window since I first looked out.
"Yes. I have never seen a view like this before." I told him. He bent of and looked out of the window. "What view, there are only clouds. You can't see the ocean?" He asked confusing me.
"I like the clouds." I told him quietly. "Why is that?" He asked now looking at me. "They look soft and fluffy." once I told him my reasoning a small smile started growing onto his face causing one to sprout on my face too.
He chuckled a little before saying "That's a good reason." I laughed a little at him. This was the first time in a while I felt nice, maybe this won't be so bad.
I could see Jaxson looking at me as I turned to look back outside trying my best to act like I don't notice his glance.
As I was smiling down to the ground that was starting to get closer I confused. I looked closer out the window and as I was about to ask if we were landing the plane started to shake a bit. I got really nervous that I tried to stand up.
Jaxson stopped me lightly bring me back into my chair saying "It's ok. Everything is fine, it happens sometimes. It just turbulence."
"What's turbulence?" I asked still on the edge of my seat ready to run if I have to. "It's just the wind going against the plane in simple terms." Jaxson explained.
I was freaking out as the plane bumped a bit looking to Jaxson again, cause that time it was a lot more. "We landed. Just the plane hitting the ground." He said hearing my unspoken question.
I was shaking and in my mind I decided I don't like flying. "Alpha king." A man in a blue uniform and cap called to Jaxson. Jaxson stood to talk with the man. "I apologize for the turbulence it's very windy, would you like for the luggage to be moved to the car?" The blue suit man asked.
"Yes, that would be good. I think we are going to sit for a bit and let my mate calm down.
It was her first time flying and she wasn't aware of what turbulence was.
" Jaxson explained. Was turbulence a common thing to know?
How many things do I just not know that's common knowledge, Jaxson must think he has a stupid girl for a mate.
"Oh, I'm sorry Luna Queen. If I had known I would have made an announcement warning you. I will do so next time." The blue man said. He called me Luna Queen even though I am not the Luna Queen yet.
"That will be good, thank you Phil." Jaxson said, Phil bowed to me and Jaxson and left to probably take care of our bags.
My heart was still racing and my grip had not lessen.
Jaxson must have notice cause he bent down in front of me and placed his hands over mine lightly. It was like he was afraid to put to much pressure.
"I'm sorry." I said finally speaking.
"Sorry?" He said looking up from our hands to my face. "What do you have to be sorry about?" He said it softly, probably trying not to upset his stupid mate.
"I didn't know what turbulence was and it seems like something everyone knows. I probably have said something stupid that someone who knew everyday things wouldn't say." I tried to explain but it sounded even more stupid.
I put my head down now embarrassed. Why did I say that?
I want to know what she is thinking so badly. How could she think that something so small as not knowing something could need apologizing for? I don't even know how to respond to her.
I want to explain that it's ok but I think there's more to this then just not knowing what turbulence is.
I replay her wording in my head again 'I probably have said something stupid that someone who knew everyday things wouldn't say'
"Carolina." I called her name wanting her to look up to me. She did look up but slowly and could barely keep eye contact.
"Do you think you knowing or not knowing things matters to me?
" I said really asking her. She looked down and nodded before adding "You need someone who is smart and can help people.
How can I help people or you if I don't know whats it's like to live normally.
I have never been out of the pack house unless it was going to the store and even then I would get in trouble if I took to long.
" The more she talked the more I understood.
She is afraid she will mess up or do something wrong cause of growing up as a Omega. Omegas are normally workers in the pack house but not how they were treating her. There should have been people there to help her and she should have been allowed to go outside!
"Carolina" I said calling her attention to me again.
"You were wronged. You shouldn't have been living that way, and it's my fault you were there so long.
I should have gotten you out of there years ago but I didn't. I didn't even know anything was going on.
And that's my mistake. We as royals make mistakes.
It's ok. We just have to be able to correct them and get better for our people. " I say explaining the best I could.
"Do you understand what I'm saying. You can make mistakes and you can learn. I promises I will answer any question you have even if its something about the washing machine or where to find something in the kitchen." I said playfully. She giggled a bit
It was cute but nothing compared to her real laugh. The one she showed me only 20 minutes ago.
"You ready to get off the plane?" I asked seeing her calm and not scared anymore. She nodded her head, I stood and held my hand out for hers. She didn't take a second to think about taking my hand, she just placed her hand in mine. She was get comfortable with me.
We moved to the door of the plane, it was really bright, and Phil was right, very windy.
Micheal was already by the door with it open. I walked Carolina to the door letting her in first. "Everything good?" I asked seeing the alert stance he had.
"Yeah just being cautious. Once people hear you found your queen enemies will try to act fast to get to her." Micheal reminded me. He is right, the sooner we get her to the castle the better.
No one could have planned anything yet but I will feel better with her inside the walls of the pack.
I get into the car seeing Carolina already looking out the window watching the workers move around the plane hanger. When we started driving away Carolina waved bye to the Phil, who was watching us drive away.
She might not like the fact that she isn't used to social interactions but I think the small ways she tries, is really adorable.
She must have felt me watching cause she turns herself to look completely at me slightly tilting her head to the side like a little confused puppy.
I just chuckled at her before relaxing into my seat a little bit. "We are going to be in this car for another hour, might want to make yourself comfortable." I told her leaning my head back and shutting my eyes. I haven't had a good night of sleep in weeks it feels like.
I was also slightly curious what Carolina would do on her own in the car. Would she try and talk to Micheal, or be a wall flower and look out the window, or maybe lay with me.
I was about to fall asleep when I heard Carolina moving around. "Do you need help with some thing Luna Queen?" I heard Micheal ask softly. "Ummm." I her Carolina mostly thinking to herself. This is were she decides if she wants to talk to Micheal.
"I was just trying to see if I could get to my bag." She said quietly. I wouldn't be surprised if she was looking everywhere but Micheal. "It's in the trunk. If you would like I can pull over and get it for you." He said.
"No, No. It's fine. I was just thinking about reading while Jaxson slept a bit." She said sheepishly.
"It would be no trouble for me to pull over and get them for you." Micheal said again, but Carolina said no again.
They were quiet again but Carolina was still shifting around. When she settled I could feel she was really close to me. Like her head was right next to mine.
"You know he wouldn't mind if you laid with him." Micheal spoke to her again. "Really?" She asked cautious. "But he looks really tired. I don't want to disturb him."
"If anything it would probably help him sleep. He hasn't slept well being in this car for the past weeks." Micheal told her.
It was true. I hate being in this car. She never responded but I felt her lay her head lightly on me adding a little bit weight till she was laying completely on me and was asleep.
I opened my eyes a little to make sure she was laying comfortable and lightly wrapped my arm around her. It was peaceful with her and I finally got good sleep in this terrible car.
I was asleep till I felt the car jerk to a stop. We were already in front of the castle. The sun was still out but it was starting to set now and I was still exhausted and had major jet leg. Traveling all over the U.S. is hard.
Carolina was still asleep and laying on me. First instinct was to carry her upstairs and go back to sleep but I am worried she would wake up and get frighten by being super close to me and being in my bedroom in my bed. I'm not sure if she is ready for that.
So I decided to lightly wake her up. "Carolina?" I repeated her name and said other things lightly waking her.
She made a little noise telling me she was listening. "We are at the castle. Do you want me to carry you to your room?" I asked cautious.
She was silent for a minute and part of me thought she had fallen back asleep but she answered "No, I can walk."
That's what I thought she would say. I got very lucky she was willing to lay with me this long. She still needs some limits.
"Ok. Well welcome to your new home and pack. I hope you like it." I said as I opened the door for us to get out.
I was stretching my lids and back when I noticed Carolina just staring at the castle. I moved beside her and asked "Do you like it?" I little nervous.
The castle has an older look to it. It has a lot of the same stone work the first generation of werewolves did.
"I love it." Was all she said as she looked around it. I felt relief that she was happy with the castle. It would be nearly impossible to change it and would feel morally wrong to.
"Do you want me to show you where your room is?" I asked and she nodded her head. We started our way into the castle with some workers bringing in our bags.
Welcome home Carolina