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bond is profound, but it is a platonic one, I assure you." Marius placed a hand on Aiden's shoulder.
"He will be to your children as I was to you. Please believe me when I say you could not ask
for a better man." Marius nodded to Ryuu who exhaled loudly.
"My story has reached even as far as here?" He asked. Marius nodded.
"Had I known who you were, we would have simply had you over for tea to see if you were
compatible with little miss. You have my apologies for being subjected to such rudimentary tests."
Marius bowed low.
"Umm. What did I miss?" Meryn asked.
"I must have missed something as well, can you explain Marius?" Adelaide demanded.
Marius turned to her apologetically.
"Since I had to reach out to those I knew in Japan, his background check only just came in
fifteen minutes ago. There was a long delay in responding because they could not believe that Ryuu
had left Japan. The reason why we didn't recognize his name and assumed he was a new squire is
because he has only served one family. That family lost their last surviving member last month and in
a drunken stupor an extended family member accused Ryuu of murdering his Master and exiled him
from Japan. Everyone knew this to be a lie, but the damage had been done. Ryuu left Japan to come
here." Marius turned to Ryuu.
"I am sorry if I am over sharing, but Adelaide is my charge and Meryn her daughter, they need
to understand." Marius bowed again. Ryuu shook his head.
"It is better that this is discussed up front, that way we can put it behind us. I do not fault you
for your loyalties."
"When you say he has only served one family, what does that mean?" Adelaide asked.
"I served my Master's family for a very long time. I protected his line, but in the end, I could
not save them from old age. I came here to this new land to die, to rest. But it seems like Fate has
something else in store for me, she is a hard taskmaster, but I think I will enjoy looking after you
Denka."
Aiden cleared his throat.
"I guess you'll do." He said begrudgingly.
"I am grateful for your words." Ryuu inclined his head.
"Shit! What time is it?" Meryn exclaimed as she realized that it was nearly time for her visit
with Elder Vi'Ailean's mate.
"Time for you to be leaving. Marius, the cake." Adelaide reminded them. Aiden turned to
Ryuu.
"She has someone after her ..." He started.
Ryuu's answering smile was chilling. "I have heard of this monster. I hope that I get the chance
to eradicate this filth from her life."
"If you keep her safe, we'll get along just fine." Aiden held out his hand. Ryuu clasped Aiden
around the forearm and they shook. Meryn rolled her eyes.
"Men! I don't care how old you are, you're all toddlers." Marius handed Ryuu a large, square,
white box.
"I have arranged for a carriage. The easiest route to Elder Vi'Ailean's is to cut through the
city." Marius explained. Meryn turned to Aiden.
"I'll be back after my visit." He nuzzled her neck repeatedly until she squealed in laughter.
"Stop it! I gotta go." She giggled and picked up her backpack.
"Take care of her Ryuu." Aiden commanded.
"I intend to." Ryuu responded then followed Meryn out the door.
"Colton, looks like your vacation is over buddy. You have drills to make up for, from when
you were lounging around with my mate." Meryn heard Aiden tell Colton.
"Lounging? She almost blew me up!" Colton yelled. Ryuu raised an eyebrow as he extended a
hand to assist her up into the carriage.
"Long story, total accident." He nodded without saying a word and climbed up after her.
Meryn waved until she couldn't see Aiden in the doorway anymore. Now she had two Neanderthals to
order her around. Great.
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
When they arrived at Elder Vi'Ailean's estate Meryn could only stare. The shifter council
house where Byron and Adelaide lived was a huge, brick mansion. The fae estate looked like
something out of Lord of the Rings. The heavy gates opened to reveal a sprawling elaborate house
that was built right into the trees. Vines and carved staircases wound around the base of each tree
invitingly.
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