Mated to the Dragon Twins novel Chapter 8

I walked through the maze of people in the station holding my bag close to me. I had no idea where I was staying or where I was going but for once I felt free and happy.

The buzz of the station was toxic. The people were laughing and hugging each other making their way out of the station, I made my way to the exit and out onto the bustling street outside.

I stood there taking in the sight before me. There were shops, restaurants and bars. Everything you could need was here, I started walking down the street not knowing where I was headed but I was in a daze at the sounds and lights around me.

I continued walking. I decided to find somewhere to stay as it was getting late into the evening. I brought up the maps on my phone while I carried on walking looking for somewhere nearby, suddenly I hit a brick wall. Well, what I thought was a brick wall except this wall had feet, legs and a very hard chest. I looked up into the most beautiful royal blue eyes I had ever seen. They were like the night sky. I was lost in them before the wall they belonged to said something.

"Are you ok, you seem lost?"

I just stood there staring at him until I willed my mouth to move.

"Uhh sorry I wasn't looking where I was going, just trying to find a place to stay" I took a step back from the giant of a man in front of me, he didn't seem dangerous nor was I afraid of him which was strange to me.

"New to the city huh" he chuckled and gave me a dazzling smile, showing off his perfectly white teeth.

"Yeah I just came from Azira so I'm trying to find somewhere to stay and hopefully a job," I said looking up at him. He had an aura around him that was friendly but deadly at the same time yet I didn't feel the slightest bit worried that he would hurt me.

"Why don't you come with me? I'm meeting my sister and some friends in a bar down the street. I'm sure we can find you somewhere to stay between us" he smiled.

"That would be nice, thank you," I said and he offered me his arm. I linked my arm with his and we started to head down the street.

"I didn't catch your name"

"How rude of me” he chuckled, “my name's Declan, and what your name, pretty lady?" he smiled down at me.

"Aria" I managed to get out as we continued down the street.

After a few minutes we arrived at the bar. Declan said he was meeting his friends and sister when he opened the door for me and motioned for me to enter, as I took a step inside I was met with the cold breeze of the aircon and the sounds of laughter and chatter music played in the background to some upbeat pop songs.

Declan guided me through the bar to a booth sat in the corner of the room. As we got closer, four people were sitting at the table. When we arrived at the table the four people sitting their heads snapped up at me and Declan.

"What's up?" Declan asked as the others just sat there looking at me I shifted from one foot to the next feeling awkward.

"Aria this is Sinclair, Dana, Drake and Landon, guys this is Aria" he introduced us. I gave a small wave to the four sitting at the table. They smiled in return and I felt my anxiousness start to dissolve.

Declan slid into the booth beside Landon and gestured for me to sit.

"Aria's new in town. she's from Azira," Declan said while taking a swig of his beer. Landon turned to me and studied me for a minute.

"Nice to meet you Aria, what brings you to Arcadia?" he asked while eating some crisps from the bowl on the table.

"Oh, I erm I left to escape my brother and father. let's just say they weren't very nice to me," I said I didn't want to give too many details away. I had only just met these people and I didn't want to put my trust into them just yet.

Landon seemed to frown at this but didn't push any more. I was glad and before long they all started talking about things that had happened during the week. I sat quietly watching the exchange between the group, anyone could see they were close and more of a family than friends.

"Aria's looking for some place to crash" Declan announced and the group looked over at me. I wanted to shrink back into my chair under all of their gazes.

"You can always stay with us, I know we've only just met but I like you Aria and I could use some help with these dumbasses always teaming up on me" Dana smiled as she looked at me.

I didn't know what to say. I'd never met people so close before, and it was refreshing. I didn't know what to say I had only just met these people but something in my gut told me I could trust them.

"That would be amazing really, I don't have a job yet, but once I find one, I'm happy to pay my share of everything," I said as they all looked at me before they burst out into a fit of laughter. I was confused. Did I say something wrong?

"Oh you are funny Aria I think we're all getting along fine," Declan said while wiping his eyes.

"We own the house so you won't have to pay any rent and we all chip in for food and bills but don't stress yourself too much about finding a job" Sinclair smiled at me and I found myself returning the smile.

After a few more hours of chatting and drinks, everyone decided it was time to head back to the house. I followed them aimlessly out of the bar and back out into the street outside. The guys started walking and I found myself beside Dana as we followed a few steps behind.

"Don't worry about the guys, they can be annoying but they're pretty harmless" we carried on down the street for another 5 minutes before we got to a set of black gates in front of a massive townhouse. The guys pushed open the gates and walked inside. I was in shock as we walked down the path to the front door of the house. It was 3 stories high, massive bay windows, ivy growing up the wall it looked like something right out of a storybook.

Sinclair opened the front door to a huge reception room with its high ceilings and chandelier hanging in the centre. I gawked at the pure beauty of this house before I heard a chuckle beside me, I turned to see Landon looking at me.

"Bit over the top huh" he shook his head as he continued to chuckle at my response.

"It's beautiful," I said as I surveyed the room

"Let me show you to your room"

I followed Landon up the stairs as the others disappeared down the hall. He led me to the third floor where I assumed all the bedrooms were. We passed by several doors before we finally stopped.

"This is your room. My room is across the hall over there and Sinclair's is next door" he pointed to the two rooms.

"There's a bathroom just here and the other room is a library, just a word of warning, Sinclair doesn't have much dignity when it comes to nudity, so if you see him wandering around with nothing on, don't be surprised" he laughed as I felt the heat creep up my neck and my face.