I understand why Darius said we needed to leave before dark. It was a two hour trip to the palace. I was sitting between the Kings but trying to look out both windows. They kept smiling at me every time I turned my head.
"Little one have you never been off the farm before?" Gregory asked.
Sure lots of times. But we only every went into that first village just past our farm. This is all new. How can people live so close together? Out nearest neighbor is almost a half a mile away."
"Well my sweet I think you will find the family castle very interesting indeed." Darius says with a smile.
They both sit back and let me look until I fall asleep. I wake up as the car stops. I realize my head is on Darius's shoulder while my hand is resting on Gregory's left leg. I lift my head and move my hand at the same time.
The Kings look down at me and Gregory says," We are here little one. Welcome to your new home."
As we get out of the car I look up at the huge building. I have never seen anything so big before. As we walk in the main area the Kings point out the library, the study, the receiving room and a few other things. As we make our way to the second floor everyone we come across says hello to the Kings. I try to make myself small as they introduce me to the staff. I nodded my head to everyone and said a quiet hello until we got to the kitchen. There the Kings introduced me to Anna the cook. She is an older women who reminds me of my grandmother. Right away she came over and gave me a hug. As she pulls away from me and looks down at my clothes and says," I'm so sorry deary I got you all flowery."
As she trys to clean it off I tell her not to worry about it I have been covered in worse than this trying to make bread myself. She smiles at me and tells the kings," I like her. I think she will be good for you both."
We all laugh and the Kings show me to my room. It is on the second floor otherwise known as the family floor and it is huge. There is a giant four poster mahogany bed that looks like ten people can fit in it in the middle of the room. There is also a matching dresser with a mirror, and night stand. Off in the right hand corner there is a desk with a chair. On the left side of the room there is a small couch. I also have my own bathroom. Then the Kings show me their rooms that are next door. Then they show me the family library. As well as the study. They tell me if I can't find them in one then they will most likely be in the other one. Then they tell me the third floor is for the live in staff. And fourth floor is for company.
After that they give me time to myself to get unpacked. About half way through Gregory pops his head into the room and says," Little one Darius and I have to go out to a meeting is there anything you need while we are gone?"
"Not that I know of. Before you go do you have a second I have a question?"
Gregory comes over to the bed and sits down. "Of course little one what is it?"
"Well I am just wondering what I am supposed to do here? Mom told me I wouldn't be your queen until I got my dragon, but that's still six months away. What am I supposed to do until then?"
"Oh little one I'm sorry we didn't want you to feel out of place or useless. We will find things for you to do. You won't get bored I promise. What are your hobbies besides reading and cooking?"
"I like to crochet, I write, and it might sound strange but I color."
I laugh at the look on his face and lean over and grab a book I have been working in for a few months. He takes it from me and flips through the pages. He smiles at me and says," This is coloring? It is beautiful."
I watch as his eyes glaze over I'm sure Darius is talking to him. Once they clear he say," I'm sorry little one I must go. For now if you get bored you can go hang out with Anna." Then he leans down and kisses me. I know he ment for it to be a lite peck but when he kissed me something inside me changed. I wrapped my arms around his neck and lean into him more. He deepens the kiss, next thing I know his tongue is playing with mine. Then it all stops. He pulls back and puts his forehead against mine and says," I'm sorry little one I didn't mean for it to go that far. You have never been with anyone before have you?"
I look down at my hands and shake my head no. He lifts my chin and says," Never be ashamed of being a virgin little one, Darius and I will be proud to teach you anything and everything you want to know. But I must go Darius is becoming unhappy with me. I'm sure he is jealous because I am with you and he isn't. I will see you later."
This time it is just a quick gentle kiss and then he leaves. After a minute or two I head downstairs to the kitchen.
Once I get to the door I hear Anna yelling. I'm not sure if I want to go in but I hear her say,"Bella dear come in here please." And I know I have to go in.
After I close the door I walk over to the table in the middle of the room and sit down. I look up at Anna as she puts a plate in front of me and I say," Thank you." Then she goes back to yelling at the two people in the room. Once they get dinner done Anna rings a bell and the staff come from everywhere to sit down and eat. At first I don't think anyone notices me so I'm fine, then one of the young maids asks," Are you really the Kings mate? I mean both of them really?"
Anna gets pissy with her I I tell Anna it's ok. I look at the maid and say," I'm only seventeen and a half. I have six months before I get my dragon so I am not sure, but both of the Kings tell me I am their mate. I didn't ask for this but I will say if you don't like it take it up with the Kings. Personally I am just doing what I am told just like you are. Now if you will excuse me it has been a long day for me I'm going to bed."
Everyone in the room dips their head and says," Yes my queen, good night."
As I walk out and close the door I hear Anne say," She is still young but by that display I believe she will make a fine queen. Now all of you eat and get back to work or your not going home tonight."
After that I smile as I go to my room. I finish putting away my things but can't settle to anything. After a while I go exploring. First I see what's in the family library. Most of the things I have already read so I go down and check out the other library. I find an interesting book on dragon history. So I take it and curl up on the couch. After a while I end up falling asleep. Once the Kings come home they go to my room to see if I'm okay. When they don't find me they start to get worried. They check every room on the family floor before looking everywhere else. Both brother look in the public library and don't see me curled up in the corner of the couch, it's not until Anna comes into the room that I am found. She goes back out and grabs both of their hands and drags them back inside. "Boys she is small you have to look closer. By the way I wouldn't piss her off if I were you. One of the maids got snippy with her and she put the girl in her place. I was proud of her. Now take your queen to bed. Good night boys."
As Anna walks out of the room Gregory picks me up and takes me to my room. As he puts me on the bed he goes to pull away and I grab his hand and say no. He looks at Darius and they decide to stay with me. They both strip down to their boxers and each one climbs in next to me. Gregory is on my left side while Darius is on me right side. Gregory puts his arm over my stomach while Darius curls up next to me. I take his hand and smile in my sleep. They look at me and smile then they go to sleep as well.