Mathias smirked. ¡°Of course, brother. I am sure you both have much to catch up on. Lady Anais.¡± Mathias said with a smile then turned.
Anais instantly felt the tension. She did find it a bit odd just how exasperate Serena became with her son for a simple word choice. She was also surprise that the woman would reprimand him for it in front of a stranger.?
She also found it a bit odd the way Draven suddenly decided to dismiss his brother like he was the help. She also noticed he did the same thing earlier when they met Esmeralda.?
It kind of remind her of how dismissive he was with the twins when they were with her. Eventually he sent them away from her.
¡°How about I join him.¡± Anais said to Draven with a smile ¡°I can finish the tour of the grounds and since I don¡¯t want to intrude on you and Lady Serena I can give both some privacy and give me some time to freshen up.¡±
¡°That¡¯s an excellent idea.¡± Mathias said offering his arm to Anais. ¡°Shall we?¡±
(Draven/Serena)
"No, my dear, I would like to show you the grounds, myself.? Besides, Mathias is going to be busy getting the refreshments brought out.? Please, my lady remain with my mother and I." Draven stepped up and took Anais by the hand.? It wasn't that he didn't want her to go with his brother, he just wasn't ready for her to be around some of the other people inside.
"That is fine, Anais, you are not intruding.? Please stay as Mathias will be busy for a little while and he will soon return.? Besides, what Draven and I need to speak about, you will need to know as well."? Serena said as she gave Mathias a smile, "run along son.? We will be in the gazebo."