Aera's Pov :
When I woke up the next morning, my heavy wooden door was unlocked.
Kael had carried me back to my room last night and told me I was his to protect. I didn't know what to think about the giant, grumpy billionaire anymore, but my stomach was growling too loudly to stay hidden in my room.
I slowly walked downstairs to the dining hall, wearing comfortable white pajama pants and a loose T-shirt. Instead of cold, intimidating guards, the room was filled with chaos, laughter, and children.
"Good morning, Miss Aera!" a sweet-looking cook smiled, handing me a plate piled high with pancakes and bacon.
I sat at a long wooden table, surrounded by at least ten young kids. For the first time since I arrived, I actually smiled. I always loved children. But as I watched them e
