New faces in the castle

Things weren't planned this way, two years ago before he knew that his bethrothed was alive, all along everyone in kastreg thought she died, well how life spins.

News that the dukes daughters, are after the throne, you won't actually blame the daughters but the duchess pushed them to ensure the possibility of them being the next in line after the death of the said bethrothed.

Alexander Devon interest, which at the end of the were futile.

The more Ben Devon shows his disinterest in them the more they become more obvious.

They are the distant relatives of late Priscilla Devon, Alexander's late wife.

Having three girls which their identity is yet unknown is a spicy subject since it got to the council ears.

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" Knock knock"

"My lady, it's time for breakfast" Elizabeth knocked softly.

"Oh my gosh, it's early, I haven't had a bath yet." Vida responded, removing the quilt sluggishly away from her.

She opens her eyes, adjusting it as the streak of sunlight shot through the window to her face. she didn't lock the window.

She yawned, and hurriedly made her way to the door to open it. she had a nice sleep, everything in the bed is so fluffy and comfy.

"What about the others?"

"The other maids are already waking them up." She went and fill the bath tub with water, adjusting the water temperature.

"Don't worry, I can draw a bath myself, am not a spoilt heiress"

Elizabeth Chuckled at her response.

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Katie left her room open enabling Sandy to enter easily. Sandy has warm personality, she sets Katie's clothes, prepared a water for her bath, bringing everything in the make up kit, since she has no idea of Katie's like or dislike when it comes to her appearance.

"My lady, time to get up" she said in a cheerful voice.

Katie stretched her body, she knew the moment her door knob clicked open that someone was in, after seeing who it was she decided to get more sleep.

"My lady?" Sandy shakes her a bit lightly.

"The sun is up" Katie got off from the bed.

"Is it seven yet?" She asked as she walked groggily towards the mirror.

"No my lady, it six thirty"" Sandy replied. Happy that the lady assigned to her is easy going.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!"Katie suddenly yelled making Sandy cringe our of fright.

Her hair looks like a bed nest, she must have gotten to comfortable sleeping position Last night in the soft pillows that she forgot she was in a castle.

"My lady?!"

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Knock knock

Wait...

No response.

Knock knock knock

Still nothing.

"My lady the sun is up," Marie knocked slightly on the locked door, reminding the sleeping beauty.

Andrea throws one pillows towards the door, the sound startling the maid outside.

"My lady?"

"I didn't come to this castle to get my morning sleep Disturbed" a cold voice replied as she snuggles more into the bed, making her self more comfortable.

" It's time to take your bath" Marie responded still not giving up.

"Go and bath yourself first, you don't tell me when to bath" she snapped at the further disturbance.

"My lady?" Marie knocked again.

"Uggh, I really don't like you, go away, don't disturb me, you persistent thing!!" She yelled exasperated.

The maid finally gave up but she didn't find Andrea annoying she just knew that she was a late riser, so perhaps....

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One hour later, everyone was in the dinner table each individual has their own fresh morning appearance.

They saw two seats empty, Alexander sat next to the empty seat, Liam and Noah occupied the seats next to him.

Katie and vida sat opposite the duo. Leaving five empty seats, making Katie wonder who is gonna sit there.

"We are going to be having three guest, they live outside the castle though"

Vida and Katie exchanged curious glance.

"Andrea isn't up yet?" Vida asked the maid assigned to her.

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Marie who was worried was pacing about in front of Ben's room no body is permitted to knock on his door, except his brothers, anyone who dares will be thrown into the dungeon for punishment. She was bitting her nails in anxiety as the regal King himself opened his door only to find her bowing in reverence afraid of looking into his eyes to avoid his wrath.

"Your highness, my lady refused to heed to my call this morning, it almost time for breakfast but she isn't ready"she was trembling, his dark aura is too much, it made her knees shake in fear.

"Hmm" he hummed in response and headed to her room without glancing at the maid who was still bowing.

After she felt his presence is gone she raised her head and sighed.

'phew'

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He was with the master key, he has all the chamber keys, he inserted the key and the door clicks open immediately.

What a funny sight to behold early in the morning.

Andrea was sleeping like a cute Cat, while her hair sprawled on the bed making her look like a blooming lotus flower, the way she cuddle the soft pillows made him wonder, ' she is really seeking warmth '

After kicking away the plush pillows which he saw in the floor the moment he opened the door.

He get to her and swoop her in one swift motion into the his arm.

She was still sleeping, the warmth from Ben's embrace was seeping into her bones making her sink her face deeper into his arms, totally unaware of what is going on .

Ben shakes his head in amusement ' she is really interesting, she can't really perceive danger, if she knows how dangerous I can be, she would be scared out of her wits' Andrea always does the opposite of everything.

With a kick the door to the lavatory room was opened, he placed her into the bathtub and turned on the shower.

The cold water jolts Andrea from her beautiful sleep, she opens her eyes only to find him there.

"Oh my Gawd!" She jumped out of the bathtub in fright, she hates cold water, very much.

"Why are you in my room?"

"Everyone is almost at the great hall for breakfast, and you are still sleeping?" The disinterest in his voice made her squint her eyes in hatred.

The fact he brought her to the bathtub without her permission made her more angry. " How dare you?" She asked ' the nerve of him'

"Am the owner of this castle either you start bathing or... " His lazy voice made her angry all the more.

"You are gonna stand there and watch me bath?" She was almost loosing her sanity.

"If that's what it takes to ensure you start washing, why not? "

She swallowed her saliva as she shuddered. His gaze coupled with the cold water made her shiver.

"Your choice" he interrupted again giving her a sly smile he rarely give off. Only people who died saw this particular smile of his. A kind of smile he gives when a dangerous thought enters his mind.

"Alright get out, I will start bathing"

Her audacious words caused his lazy expression to turn grim instantly.

"Hey fiery ball, you don't use that tone on me" he held her chin tightly giving it a warning squeeze. His intimidating gaze sent a chill to her spin.

But her pride won't give in.

She struggles and removed her chin from his hold, giving him a warning glare that made him Chuckled softly.

He knows she need privacy but he isn't leaving until she talks politely.

"Excuse me your highness I need to have my beauty bath" the sarcasm in her voice was very clear, he held himself back as another chuckle almost escaped his lips.

He found her angry expression funny.

"Hmm, remember don't exceed eight minutes" he left locking the door behind him.

"Urgh" it seems like he loves being in control but she won't give him the best satisfaction of winning this round never.

She planned on exceeding his time limit.

' let's see what happens once I spend extra ten minutes'

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"It's seems like Ben planned on coming down together with his fiancee" grandpa Devon announced.

The guest already arrived consisting of the Duchess Magrette and her daughters.

They already introduced themselves.

Rosie Eden the dukes first daughter who has a dark sea blue eyes but had an air of arrogance around her. Maybe she felt that vida and Katie aren't a strong competition.

She didn't even return the greeting's of Katie.

Cathy Eden also has a snobbish air around her, her brown chocolate eyes are a little catchy though

Magrette Eden the mother, she kind of looks down on people vida noticed but didn't say anything.

" Greetings Your highness" she gave a Curt bow to Alexander, her actions urging the girls to do so.

" Greetings Your highness " they bowed to Noah and Liam who only nodded in response.

"Here, seat there" he motioned to them and they took their seat according to the reservations.

Rosie looked at the new faces in the castle it's been over three months she last visited it, but out of the blue the two princes came back Along with the eye candy Ben, the king of kastreg who has been away for nearly two hundred years, leaving the responsibility on Grandpa Alexander despite the fact his own reign has exceeded.