Alina excelled as a fighter , But she loved teaching the other recruits what she knew . Alina knew that Jon Snow had taken a liking to her and she wasn't really sure how she felt about him taking special interest in her .
Alina was sitting in the armory polishing her sword when she heard a small bark behind her . She turned to see Ghost just behind her . Alina had formed a relationship with the wolf , She would feed him scraps and he would keep her company when she was alone . Ghost walked over to her rubbing his head against her side . Alina pulled a small strip of meat out of her pocket and handed it to him rubbing the top of his soft head as she did so . Ghost laid down next to her and Alina returned to polishing her sword .
" He doesn't usually let people touch him . You must be something specail " Alina nearly jumped out of her skin when she heard Jon Snow speak from behind her . Ghost lifted up his head but didnt move from Alina's side .
"Well as our little secret I sneak him snacks a few times a week . Off of my plate of course " Alina set down her sword and ran her fingers through Ghost's fur . " Everyone seems to be afraid of him and I dont understand why they would be . A little food and he's my friend for life ." Alina smiled before picking her sword up and returning to polishing it .
" Your the strangest boy I've ever met paige . " Jon joked before walking closer to Alina and Ghost . " I've never seen Ghost be the close to anyone but me . It's odd to see him this relaxed" Jon kneeled down and rubbed the wolf's large head smiling as he did so .
" Ghost is a beautiful animal Jon Snow it's a shame that everyone is so afraid of him " Alina said as she continued to polish her sword .
Jon Snow had no response to Paige's comment he just sat down with the two of them trying to put his thoughts together . Something about Paige reminded him of Arya but he couldn't quite figure out what it was .
"I was actually looking for you Paige " He spoke softly looking up at her softly . " The Rangers are taking a short trip north . Their just going for a night and then coming back but I wanted to invite you . We could use your skills out there " Jon looked at her waiting for her reply not sure if it was a mistake to ask Paige to go with them .
" I'd love to go . But I dont want to be a bother . " Alina accepted his offer but had to be sure that he really wanted her to go before she could get excited .
" Of course we want you Paige " Jon stood up giving Ghost one last scratch before turning to the leave . "Be ready by sundown tomorrow "