Why were they feeling special? Knights were following them from behind like they were children of officials as well. Full-grown men were following three kids from behind...why wouldn't they feel special?
According to what they remembered, knights and warriors were searching around for him when he went missing. That's to show that his dad was no ordinary person. So knights escorting him home isn't much of a big deal...they weren't too surprised.
They were still strolling when Oliver glanced at Aiden and inquired of him in a low tone of voice,
"So how long would this continue?".
"For a very long time. As far as my dad doesn't come to pick me up from school, knights would escort me home. As you said, the person that captured me might still be targeting me, so we can't take any chances,