"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."

?Anais, Mathias

“Oh” Anais said taking Draven’s hand “I'm sorry love ...I didn’t mean that I didn’t want to see the grounds with you, Beloved. I just thought that if what you were going to be talking with your mother about was something not for your brothers ears then most assuredly means it wouldn’t be for my ears also.”?

Then she thought about what she said. “Lord Mathias...I am so sorry...I didn’t mean...said nibbling her bottom lip.?

Mathias smiled softly. “Think nothing of it Lady Anais. It is par for the course here. But I do so appreciate your offer of company. Maybe another day before Essy and I leave we Draven will all us to become better acquainted. ?I’m sure the staff will bring out your refreshments soon. Draven, Serena,” he said with a nod. “Enjoy the rest of your tour Lady Anais.” He smiled then turn on his heels and moved back inside the house.

Anais turned to watch Mathias enter the manor and then she sighed.?