Chapter 34

"Come on. Just a little farther.” I said as I jumped over a fallen log.

"Where are you taking us?" My mother asked

"That's what I wanna know.." Aiden muttered while he trudged behind

lazily. Let's just say he's a little cranky because I woke him up from his

nap.

Kaden rolled his eyes and continued to walk beside me with no

complaints. Since our date last night, he's been in a particularly good

mood, but He too, had no idea where I was taking all of them but it was

nothing bad, actually it was to help all of us.

The date we had was great, but nothing out of the way or spectacular a.

A simple dinner and a walk around the Riverlane Park (I don't know if

that's a real place.)

He had told me he wasn't big on romance but I didn't mind, I'm just

glad we had no disturbances or any unwanted surprises.

I nudged Kaden's shoulder and he looked over at me. "Thank you for

not complaining like these two."

"Heard that." Aiden said and I chuckled.

"You're welcome" Kaden replied, "But I am curious just as much as they

are. Where are you taking us?"

I shrugged and didn't reply as we trudged on.

"Here we are,” I said as we stepped into my Haven, "This is a special

place to me. I've known it for years and it's always given me...solace and

comfort.” I finished, as I gently brushed my fingertips along the petals

of the white roses

"This place is beautiful.” My mother muttered.

I nodded proudly as they stood admiring the large space. Except Aiden

since he's already been here once.

"So this is what you wanted to show us?" Kaden asked and I wrinkled

my nose.

"So so. Can you all sit?" I asked and Aiden slightly groaned and

mumbled about having to dirty his clothes because he didn't have any

extra.

"It's the forest idiot. There's extra all over the place in the trees. Now sit

down." Kaden said with an eye roll and Aiden sat down with a loud

grunt.

Mom sat quietly on her knees and Kaden was squatted down with his

hands clasped.

"Now what?" My mom asked.

"Come on!" I shouted with my head down, "Come on down. I know

you're watching."

"Who are you-"

The branches a bit ahead of us began to rustle and a few leaves fell to

the grassy floor and then down came Richard, landing perfectly on both

feet.

"Oh God, not again.." Mom muttered.

"Seriously Danica?" Kaden asked with a growl and I held up my hands.

"He's not here to cause any trouble-"

"I don't even know why you called me.” Richard said, cutting me off.

"-he's needed here, with all of us. Because I have something to say to

each of you, including him.

So please, no fighting.” I finished.

Aiden raised a brow but didn't say anything more. Kaden looked at me

and I could tell he was really annoyed with the fact Richard was here

but this was important and may very well be, the last page to this

chapter in our lives.