I walked quickly and picked up.
'Ari?'
She stayed silent. Why was she mad? I wasn't getting this at all. I walked to where Serena. I peeked into the room to see Serena on the couch.
"Serena?"
"I finely met you, but when will you come to see me over there. Adrien, Eron, and Cleo are all missing you. The duke and duchess were miserable as soon as you left."
Serena extended her hand out to the black-haired guard. He handed her an envelope from his pocket. She extended the envelope out to me. I went over and took it.
"The duke and duchess gave this to me so that I could give this to you."
I opened the envelope. Maria's perfume smell was all over it. It smelled so nostalgic. I began reading the letter.
(Dearest Alex,
I hope you are doing fine. Albert and I really miss you. I want to come and visit you, but many things are going on, especially with your grandfather. Albert is trying his hardest to keep my father under control, but I always want you to be alert. I am pretty sure you are happy to see your birth father and mother. We may not have been your real parent, but we have always loved you as our own child. I wanted to say that you are going to be an older brother. Apparently, I can have a child after all these years. I was hoping you could come to visit us one day and come see your younger sibling. I am not sure if you have siblings there or not, but I just wanted to say you will have one here.
If you ever feel like you need to get out of there or if you ever run into any kind of danger, this house will be your safe house. Please remember that. I will always love you, and I am always waiting for you.
Love with kisses,
Maria & Albert)
I felt so happy for them to finally have a child of their own. I could feel tears prick my eyes, but I tried my hardest not to cry. I was happy. I had another sibling, even if he or she wasn't my blood. I definitely had to visit them sooner rather than later. I looked up at Serena.
"Thanks." I really meant it. We talked about what happened in the last few weeks I wasn't there. She also talked about she was going to stay here until the crown prince parade was over. We didn't realize time went by until Serena's father came to pick her up. I escorted her into the carriage and bowed my head slightly in front of the King. I stayed at the front door until they left. I heard a bunch of fast-paced footsteps as I shut the front door. Dad was right in the middle.
"Dad, what happened?"
"We got information on who CPH is, but we don't know who the source. We are searching the mansion for anyone suspicious. Alex, stay with mom until we check the whole mansion. Arthur and Ami should be there with your mother." I nodded my head in agreement. He must have gotten the note that Ari left in his office.
I patted Ari on the head as she hung onto my shoulder. Ari let out a satisfied sound.
'Ari, smell them out, so I could go to them.' Ari pointed out and finally got to the place mom, Arthur, and Ami was at. They were in mom and dad's bedroom.
"Oh, Alex, did Jake sent you here." I nodded my head. Mom waved me over and I walked over there. I sat on the bed, right next to Arthur.
"Big bwutha Alex, here." Ami patted the untaken spot right next to her. I had a small smile while I walk over and sat next to Ami.
"What about big brother Arthur?" Ami stared at Arthur.
"Big bwutha Awda want to sit with Ami?" Arthur nodded fiercely. Ami let out a high-pitched sigh. She patted her lap with both of her hands. Mom giggled as I held in my laugh that was threatening to leak out. Arthur shrugged and walked towards Ami.
"That will do." Arthur sat gently onto Ami's lap while Ami hugged Arthur from behind. I let out the laugh and mom giggled even louder. Arthur chuckled while Ami smiled happily. The door opened, revealing one of the soldiers. Arthur stood up from Ami's lap and cleared his throat from embarrassment. All of us were trembling from holding our laughs in.
"Don't you know how to knock on the door?"
"I'm sorry, young master. I just wanted to say that the mansion is thoroughly searched." Arthur nodded his head in understanding. We all got out of the room. Dad came towards us.
"Hey Alex, do you want to come to the palace with me tomorrow since Arthur is starting his academy tomorrow?"
"I am honored." How come no one told me about Arthur going to the academy tomorrow? A lot went on just for today. Who thought Serena was going to come today? I hadn't expected that at all. She could have sent something in advance. I had to comfort two girls today and that definitely took a lot out of me. This was the first time I comforted little girls that could be the age of my daughter in my past life.
"I'm going to sleep." They didn't even hear me since they were talking to each other, so I just went. I was tired. Once I got into my room, I turned off the light and jumped onto the bed, face-flat. I turned my head to see Ari already asleep. How did she fall asleep that fast? Like I just got on the bed like two seconds ago. I heard her snoring softly, so she was really sleeping. I turned and my body facing her. I slowly examined Ari's face. She definitely looked like her mother, especially her marks. Who would have thought the last dragon in this world would be my bond and my good friend? I fell asleep facing Ari.