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Chapter 8: Puppy Cries

After spending the whole day in the garden, they had supper and left to their respected chambers. Jaemin requested his father to have his own chamber, in which the king gave him immediately. It of course hurt Jeno but the young alpha reminded himself that Jaemin needed the space. 

Jaemin slowly cracked his eyes open, his jaw falling as a loud yawn arised from his lungs. He then sat up and stretched as he squinted at his surroundings. His chamber was dull compared to Jeno's. He had maps and tapestries decorating his walls, while the prince had nothing but the cold grey stone. Jeno's bookcase was filled with books dressed in tattered covers that appealed to him while his had nothing but an accumulated layer of dust. Not to mention the room smelt of herbs and flowers, a scent Jaemin wasn't exactly fond of but didn't hate. He still of course preferred Jeno's enveloping scent of comfort that was embedded into his belongings. 

Maybe he could ask Jeno if he can roll around in his sheets to cover them in his scent. Jaemin shook his head at the idea. No, that's weird. 

With a sigh, he got out of bed. A soft knock coming from the door as he did.

"Come in." Jaemin called, walking over to greet whomever it was. 

The door opened to reveal the small faun he had met yesterday, the boy's dainty features acquainted with a friendly smile, "Good morning, Sire."

"Good morning, Renjun." Jaemin greeted back, mirroring the same smile. 

Renjun bowed to the prince before walking past him, stopping by the bed and placing his royal garments on the bedside table. "The king has said you are to go into the city today. He wants you to explore the town and get to know your people. While you are out I'll fill your wardrobe with your garments. Now, just wait here while I run you a bath." The smaller told him as he disappeared into the bathroom. 

Jaemin frowned his brows at the information. Yes, he wanted to interact with his people but what about all of the alphas. One day with Jisung didn't accustomed him to the pheromones. "But I can't handle the scent of alphas yet."

"That's okay. Jeno is going with you, along with your human companions. The king also wants to educate them about the people." Renjun's loud reply echoed off the walls of the bathroom and into the bedroom. The sound of water clashing with stone following soon after as the bath began to be filled. 

Jaemin walked over to the empty bookcase whilst he waited, skimming his finger along the gray blanket of dust. "Excuse me, Renjun."

"Yes, Sire?" Renjun asked, his voice still carried throughout the room. 

"May you also gather some history and cultural books, please? Anything that could help me with my knowledge of wolves and other species?" Jaemin questioned, looking down at his fingers as he rubbed the soft dust between his thumb and index finger. 

"Sure thing, Sire." Renjun chimed as he came into view. "You're bath is ready."

"Thank you." Jaemin smiled at the smaller as he walked passed him and into the bathroom. He stopped before the large bath before turning back to the door, "Oh, and please don't call me Sire. Jaemin is just fine."

"Okay, Jaemin." Renjun replied as he made the prince's bed, the splashing of water playing in the background as he patted the sheets. 

"Thank you, Renjun." Jaemin said, his tone of voice echoing a smile. 

Renjun nodded to himself as he looked at the clean made bed. He then turned to the dirty bookcase and scowled slightly. It really needed to be cleaned up. 

"I'll clean the bookcase as well." The faun told Jaemin.

"Please do." The prince answered with slight plead in his voice. Renjun giggled at Jaemin before walking to the door. "Alright, I'm leaving for now but i'll be back to escort you to the dining hall for breakfast."