After clearing the security checks with Hulio a guard dressed in dark blue military uniform, the tall black gates opened up, to the estate.
The car went through. The first thing that caught my attentions were the array of the huge gardens upfront. The grass looked freshly mowed and the garden looked huge as a football field.
In the centre sat a fountain splurging water from what looked to be a stone statue of a human, holding a trident. I was just about to ask Jason about it when suddenly I was stunned to see a huge building up front.
"Shutup." I suddenly spoke out surprising my dark suited escorts at my choice of slang.
"Excuse me?" Roman spoke as if I said something rude.
"Sorry, for my language. I didn't mean it literally, I'm just shocked. But correct me if I'm wrong, guys is that a castle?!"
Jason and Roman chuckled out amused by my reaction.
"Yes. That is a castle."
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[R] A castle that we fought and burned our enemies at.
[J] You know the rules Roman.
[R] Yes well, let's hope she abides by the rules, Jason.
Roman said quickly through his private mindlink with Jason.
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"Oh, my god aunt Bella lives in a castle?" I couldn't help but squeal out in excitement. She failed to mention this to me.
"She used to, but not anymore." Jason said making my excitement die on the spot.
[R] Come to think of it, mother hates this castle.
[J] Due to that treacherous mortal King that had our dragon King killed. Madame Verrono almost burned this castle down to the ground, if it hadn't been for Henry convincing her otherwise.
[R] I wish we could go back to the good old days and reign like the powerful dragon lords we were.
[J] Newsflash we live in secrecy you know very well what will happen if we get exposed.
Jason said through his private mindlink almost making Roman roll his eyes.
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"What?" I asked with a puzzling look.
"The castle has been in our family for more than 400 centuries. It's more of a hotel for our most distinguished guests that come to discuss business meetings with me and Henry and Jason."
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[R] More over our clan warriors occupy it and we use the castle for parties and training young dragons who can't handle their fire powers.
[J] Shhhh, she's not supposed to know that.
[R] Or know the fact that we have dungeons down at the basement, where we keep our prisoners, whom we love to torture and...
[J] Stop distracting me Roman, thinking about them is getting me hungry.
[R] I'm already hungry, no thanks to her scent. Oh Moon, it's going to be difficult getting used to her scent.
[J] Well you better get used to it, because if you don't Madam Verrono will kick you out of the territory and probably keep you on Petra baby-sitting duty out in Italy.
[R] Hey, she's got a severe complex condition, that she's working on.
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"Oh? Well, can I get a tour, I'd like love to explore it?"
"Of course princess, I don't mind showing you around privately."
Roman gave me a wink, making me shuffle in my seat, awkwardly.
Jason shortly fired him a sudden hard look before returning his attention back on the path.
"Oh, I was hoping Mr Morretti would show me around, if he doesn't mind?"
"Hmmm." He hummed deeply, going into deep thought. But just as he hummed like that, my entire body felt a wild tingle go down my spine.
Woah, what's up with his aura?
Keep calm my beating heart.
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Roman gave Jason a short scoff. He obviously hated the fact that mother's precious lamb liked his adoptive brother more, than him.
[R] Well, would you look at that. The princess likes you.
[J] I know.
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He gazed back at me through his driver's mirror and I couldn't help but blush as I shyly averted my eyes away, pretending to be cool and casual whilst on the inside I was quite nervous.
"Yes, I'll be happy to show you around, once I find a free slot in my schedule." I said. Oh my god, he said yes!!! Ok be cool. Do not act stupid in front of you crush Kiana. We don't him thinking you're some kind of creep. Be cool! I reminded myself after firing him my very pleasant warm smile all whilst getting stupid happy inside.
The car drove on, and soon came by a trio of huge looking mansions.
The one in the middle was the biggest one.
The front had a beautiful looking fountain making the middle mansion stand out more than the one to each of it's sides.
Jason then pulled the car to a stop. I unbuckled myself, and soon he opened the door like the perfect gentleman and gave me his hand to take. I smiled taking his hand and blushed again as he helped me out of the car. I shied away from his gaze down at me, and soon let go of his hand when my heart fluttered in my chest.
Why did Jason have such an effect on me?
"Master Roman and Jason. You're finally here." Called a male voice up front coming out of the huge mansion in the middle.
"Yes we are, now that the lamb is here."
"Excuse me?" I asked turning my sudden heated attention to Roman, who winked at me.
"He's just joking Miss Malhotra." Jason said blocking me from his view.
Another handsome man came by. He was smartly dressed in a black penguin looking uniform.
"Evening, Miss Kiana Malhotra. My name is Mr Ryo Tanaka, the head butler of the Verrono household." We shook hands and we noted that he had dark brown eyes with a hint of purple in them.
"Hi, nice to meet you."
Roman's phone than rang out and then he came in front of me.
"Princess, I wish I could join you for dinner, but me and Jason need to be elsewhere right now."
Roman said giving Jason a strict silent look. It almost looked like they were communicating privately without a word, which I found odd for a moment. Jason then sighed and nodded his head briefly at Roman who equally did the same.
Weird. I was clueless about what was said between them in all silence. Roman then turned on his heel, swiftly followed by Jason.
I suddenly caught Jason's arm, surprising him when he turned around.
Oh my god!
What am I doing?!
Being a freaking creep! Let go! Let go you silly girl! I scolded myself internally, ignoring the strange level of aura from him. Jason looked down at me and briefly towards my hand on his what felt like a well toned muscular arm.
Ok, he works out no doubt.
I quickly let go, not wishing to be rude and make him uncomfortable with my sudden actions.
"Miss Malhotra are you ok?" Jason asked placing his hand on my arm in a comforting notion. My heart fluttered once more as I gazed up with my stupid cherry tomato heated cheeks.
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[R] Jason can you grab her and french kiss her already, it's annoying with the amount of pheromones in the air she's got for you.
[J] Jealous are you Roman?
[R] Have you seen the chick I'm banging? She's ten times hotter than this mysterious mortal, so no. I'm not jealous perhaps curious.
[J] Curious? What's that supposed to mean?
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"Umm... You're leaving too, Mr Moretti?"
You stupid butthole, stop sounding desperate and clingy! Let the man breathe! I shortly took a step away from him, without him leaving my gaze.
"Yes, but don't worry Ryo will take care of you and I'll see you in the morning." Jason then took my hand and kissed the back of it, making my heart flutter.
"Till then, have a pleasant evening." He stroked his thumb upon the back of my hand in a warm comforting way. More heat crept onto my cheeks.
That's it. I'm never washing my back hand ever again. He just kissed my hand! MY HAND!!! Fireworks were already banging and popping inside my heart when he did that.
"O-ok." I mumbled nervously as he let go and turned on his heel, meeting Roman's gaze who then shot me a stupid wink. I lowkey internally cringed when he did that.
"Come on inside Miss Malhotra." Ryo then escorted me as I ignored Roman in the process and felt happy about knowing that I'd be seeing Jason again.
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Jason smiled, delighted that the girl showed clear signs that she liked him.
[R] You sly dragon, that was my move!
Roman, on the other hand looked kind of pissed and jealous that his beta dragon had caught her attention.
[J] Well, look here she didn't retract her hand away, like she did with you. Just face it Roman. She likes me. More.
[R] Yeah, well brace yourself, something tells me she'll fall head over heels when she sees the King.
Jason rolled his eyes, and secretly hated the fact that Roman was right.
Majority of the females turned their heads like owls whenever Henry walked passed them. He was a true blooded Alpha dragon, that carried power, grace and a deadly beauty that most females could not resist.
The secret dragons, then walked away heading towards the direction of the castle.
[J] Hey, do you have any Moon Pills?
[R] Sure.
Roman pulled out a pill, and Jason quickly ate one, to keep his sudden inner dragon spirit beast calm.
"What's wrong with you?"
"It's nothing, I just feel on edge because the full moon is around the corner."
Wrong. The truth was that Jason, loved Kiana's scent. More over he could sense her pheromones in the air, when she'd hugged him.
"It's her isn't it?"
"What? No."
"C'mon, no need to lie to your second in command. I know you like her Jason."
Jason smiled and rolled his eyes, not answering him. The truth was he did like her, but he didn't want anyone to know.
Especially not his Alpha dragons.
Meanwhile, Ryo took over and escorted her inside.
Kiana was stunned Aunt Bella's mansion looked like a grand seven star hotel inside.
"Wow, this place is huge."
Ryo, was really charming, welcoming and polite as he showed me around.
The Mansion had many floors.
The top most floor had an extravagant rooftop, the top most floor belonged solely to aunt Bella, as her private chambers were located up there.
The second floor had a eight private guest rooms, all had their own bathroom.
The third floor consisted of the library room were most of the family meetings took place.
The fourth floor had the lavish dining room.
The fifth floor consisted of the kitchen.
The sixth floor had the staff quarters and finally the basement was where the laundry room was.
Ryo then opened my room on the second floor and I was blown away.
"I hope the room is to your liking? We had it repainted."
He was right, I could smell the fresh paint from where I stood.
I stepped inside a beautiful room, with peach walls, a white ceiling with an chandelier hanging from the centre. It had a warm pleasant ambience around it.
The bed was huge enough to fit at least two people and it had blue duvet covers that complimented and contrasted well with the room wall colour.
I was in awe as I took note of the huge walk in closet, but what really caught my was the patio door that Ryo opened up.
"Cool, I got a Juliet balcony."
I smiled as I stepped out in the huge balcony, that over looked the out door swimming pool and had a great view of the forest.
Ryo chuckled, at my comment.
"Well this mansion was semi designed as the castle next door. Most of the rooms on the second floor have balconies, Miss Malhotra."
"The room is seriously hands down beautiful. Definitely twice as large than my old one." I admitted.
Then there was a knock on the door.
"Ah, your luggage is here."
Ryo tented to the door swiftly.
"Evening Miss Malhotra, my name is Miss Sookie Stone. The head maid of the household." She smiled greeting me warmly with a hug.
"Oh? Hi Miss Stone, nice to meet you." I smiled pulling away from her rather strong grip.
"If you require any need to call me or Ryo to your room for any assistance, you can reach us on speed dial 1 on the phone, or if we are unavailable, you can try and buzz us." She showed me a few switches on the bed side making me, nod in understanding.
"Ooh, what are these buttons?"
"They control the lights in the room. You also have a switch to control Alexa and this button can automatically open or close your curtains..."
The beautiful head maid with red curly hair explained. Wow this room was tech savy.
Despite them both having weird auras. I found them to be very warm and friendly.
Ryo then taught me how to operate the tech savvy bathroom that had a tone of water switches.
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[S] Oh, my god! She looks so adorable and smells amazing!
[Ry] Yes, she smells good like chocolates. Weird are lambs supposed to smell like that?
[S] Not really, they usually smell like pigs.
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"Thankyou Mr Tanaka and Miss Stone, for showing how the buttons work."
"You must be hungry from your journey, I'll have the chef whip you something up."
"Oh, gosh no. I'm just jet lagged and I've already eaten on the plane. I simply wish to put my clothes away have a nice shower and go to sleep on that amazing cozy looking bed."
Ryo and Sookie nodded their heads in understanding.
"As you wish Miss Malhotra. We'll leave you to rest and get settled in." Ryo then started making his way out the door.
"Remember if there's anything you need at all, don't hesitate to—"
"To, call. Thankyou guys." I warmly smiled in appreciation as Ryo gently pulled a curious looking Sookie away from me.
I then closed the door behind me and turned towards my room.
The first thing I did was plop on my bed and let out a huge sigh.
Everything about this place was top notch and perfect.
So, why were my Apsara senses on edge around them?
Moreover why did they give me aura like that of wild beastly animals?
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🐲Roman what are you so curious about?
🐲Kiana is already feeling the 🦋🦋🦋's with Jason's presence, but what will happen when she sees Henry???
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