Christian finally had his first meal with Claus. He knew well his relationship with Ilya and he suspected that one of them is his father. But Ilya claims that he's the father. So, he doesn't care about anyone. What he cared about is to get back home where the family that loves him unconditionally are. He will get back to Demi. The love of his life.

"So, how do you like the food?

" Claus asked.

"It's good. But I prefer Asian food. Russian food is good too however, the chef had poured more salt into this.

"

"You are a chef of yourself,

" Claus noted.

"Yes. I learned it from Dad.

" Christian said as he continued eating. Claus stared at him for a while.

"Dad?

"

"I mean, Dmitri.

"

"You called the person who killed your family, dad?

" Claus put his knife and fork down. Christian looked straight at him.

"Yes, I called him that. He'll be my father-in-law soon. He's also a great father figure.

"

"Why are you so heartless, Christian?

" Claus asked.

"I am not heartless. I choose to move on from the past and to repay my family's debts. I told him that I'll serve them with my life. But in exchange, I was loved by them. I was treated like their child.

" Christian pointed.

"My family did wrong to them. They spare my life. They made sure that I was educated and I was safe.

" Christian said.

"That's because you choose to be away from your father~~from us.

"

"And I made the right decision by that. I wasn't evil like my father. The Dragon Empire saved you from death, but they break the promise and now, war and bloodbath keep going on.

"

Claus looked away. Everything that he's saying is true.

"I know that. That's why I regret living again.

" Claus said.

"We are both prisoners here, so, maybe let's enjoy the luxury.

" Christian resumes eating.

<><><><>

Aria watched as Natalia ate. She made sure that she's eating and she won't skip any meal again. Natalia's phone rang and she answered it.

"Daddy?

" She said as she sipped on the bubble tea.

"Hey, darling. How are you doing?

"

"I'm fine.

"

"Hmm, I made Ashton check on you again. You weren't answering a while ago.

"

"Sorry, I was asleep and I forgot my phone in the living room.

"

"It's alright. It's a good thing that you are safe.

" James said.

"Yeah,

" She bit her lips.

"Dad, don't tell Ashton to check up on me again. The guy needs to live his life outside of the Empire.

"

"Yeah. Sure. How about I'll set up a new bodyguard?

"

"That will do. I want a female bodyguard.

"

"Okay, I'll set up something.

"

"Thanks, daddy.

"

"When are you going to visit home?

"

"Hmm, I'm going to check a few patients in the Dragon Hospital. So, I might stay there for days.

"

"Alright, I'll just see you tomorrow.

"

"Okay, love you!

"

"Love you too!

"

Natalia put down her phone and proceeded with her food.

"That only means that you gave up on him?

" Aria asked.

"Easily?

"

"Yeah, Jaxon and Noah said that he looked happy. I don't want to be a bitch to ruin their moment. Ashton can ** and date anyone he wanted. I don't want to keep sulking here when there's a lot of things to do.

"

Aria let out a soft sigh and just nodded at her. The doorbell rang and interrupted them. Natalia took the tablet and checked the camera outside. She opened the door through the tablet. Cyra with Butler Samson entered.

"So, it's okay if we stay here?

" Cyra said.

"Yeah, I have a guest room where the two of you could stay.

"

"I'll stay on the couch, Lady Talia.

" Butler Samson said and looked around.

"It seems like your house needs to tidy.

"

Butler Samson went to the kitchen with the groceries as Cyra sat down on the sofa and turned on the television.

"You know what? Let's have a slumber party.

" Cyra suggested.

"Just the three of us?

" Aria creased her brows.

"Yes, why not?

" Cyra shrugged.

"Slumber party with a butler. That's great!

" Natalia said.

Butler Samson, tidy her room first, and do her laundry. Then, he next cleaned up the guest room where Cyra and Aria could stay. They are already drinking and watching some erotic romance. Cyra cringed by seeing a couple doing it. But it's a movie and it's an act.

"How romantic?

" Aria mumbled and she hugged the bottle of wine like it's the man. Natalia laughed at her. The two are completely wasted. There's only Cyra who is still sober.

"Have you ever tried sex, Aria?

" Natalia asked. Aria thought for a while.

"No, I wasn't interested in it.

"

"What?

" Talia creased her brows.

"Also, I want to do it when I am married.

"

"How can you get married when you don't even have a boyfriend? Or you never had a boyfriend?

" Cyra asked. Aria snorted.

"I had a boyfriend, maybe once or twice but they bore me.

" Aria poured herself another soju.

"You never tried it, so don't ask me such things.

"

"I did it! Only for second base, I guess. Was second base oral sex?

" Natalia asked.

Cyra laughed out loud. She had no idea about the bases but it's funny.

"What's the first base?

" Aria asked.

"I think it's kissing. Then, the second might be making-out.

"

"Oral sex is making out?

"

Butler Samson came with fresh fruits and served it on the table.

"Tucker, where does oral sex goes?

" Cyra asked.

"There's first base, second base, third base…

"

"I don't have an idea.

"

"But you have sex more than once!

" Cyra said.

"Yeah,

" Natalia agreed to it.

"I had done all of the bases, ladies. Enjoy your night, I still have few things to do.

"

The girls laughed as they rolled on the floor. Butler Samson smiled as he continued with taking the trash out.

<><><><>

Ashton lay down on his bed as he had that sex call with Pamela. Then, he suddenly thought about the sex toys that he bought and put them under Natalia's name. Should he get it from her? It's a waste if no one uses it. If he gave it to Pamela, they would both have unlimited pleasure even though they are away from each other.

"Thank you, Ash,

" Pamela mumbled after he helped her to get off.

"Anything, darling,

" Ash mumbled.

"I'm drifting away. I never had such an orgasm… I wonder if I have you inside me.

"

"I wonder too. It'll be great.

" Ashton said. But he felt like he's only saying it to please her.

"I'll see you tomorrow.

" She mumbled.

"Okay, good night.

" Ashton hung up and put his phone away. He didn't even touch himself. He's half-hard but somehow, he isn't in a good condition to masturbate or something. Maybe his head isn't up for it although he found Pamela completely sexy. Every man would bite to that.

In the morning, he had his breakfast, groom himself, and drove his motorbike to the Dragon Facility. He saw Jaxon there when he dropped off the twins, Aria and Asher.

"You drank too much last night!

" Asher scolded her.

"How are you going to check everyone?

"

"I wasn't the one who only drank last night,

" Aria argued as Jaxon followed them. He approached them and Aria creepily smiled at him.

"What's wrong with her?

" Ashton asked.

"Hangover,

" Jaxon said.

"Not every time she had a hangover, she would smile that way,

" Ashton said.

"It's dangerous. That woman is cunning.

"

"That's not a woman. That's a girl.

" Jaxon said.

"I heard both of you!

" Aria faced them and gritted her teeth. Asher snickered and he covered his mouth when Aria faced him.

They followed Aria and Asher to the control room especially for the two of them. Aria went directly to the sofa and lay there while Asher sat down on the swivel chair and started doing his work.

"Jaxon, give me something to drink.

"

Jaxon rolled his eyes and went to the fridge. He smirked and took a can of beer and gave it to her. She sat up and frowned.

"What is this?

"

"That's 'something to drink' as you requested.

" Jaxon smiled at her. Ashton and Asher burst out laughing and the three of them high-five.

"Oh, that's sweet. Thank you.

" She winked at him and opened it. She finished the beer in one go. Then, she squeezed the thin can and threw it to Jaxon right to his head but he caught it.

Aria lay down and sighed.

"That feels good,

" Aria mumbled and slept. The three looked at each other. Jaxon crossed his arms.

"Aria, we need to work.

"

"I'm drunk.

" She mumbled and turned sideways.

"Lazy ass,

" Jaxon mumbled.

The door opened and Cyra and Natalia entered.

"Good morning.

" The two greet lifelessly. Butler Samson tagged along with them.

Ashton watched as Natalia went to the computer and checked a few people.

"You can have your detox today,

" Cyra told him and gave him the bottle.

"Wow, thanks. Finally, I can get laid.

" Ashton said. Jaxon chuckled nervously and looked at Natalia who seemed like she didn't hear anything at all.

Natalia heard it, but she shouldn't care. But still, she is hurt. Her hands are shaking, but she holds them and proceeds with scanning the patients.