(Eleanor pov)
Glancing outside, I watched as Pierce drove us up to two large gates with security posts on either side. We were in the middle of the thick lush forest, these trees a lot like the ones I grew up with in my old home.
After Pierce spoke to one of the guards standing post, they asked us to roll the back window down so they could see our faces and check our identities. Damion obliged and the guards looked between us with what seemed like a mixture of curiosity and fear. I smiled politely and Damion just continued staring. I guess he really isn't too warm with other people outside of his inner circle.
"My King, My Queen." The man said deeply, bowing his head with respect as Damion gave him a brief nod and I tried to give him a reassuring smile..I'm not sure how it looked to h
