Healing Kisses (Sophia and Santiago) novel Chapter 187

Chapter 187

The disaster that we left behind is long gone. There’s not a single trace of it. It s late, and all Iran one in the darkly tinted glase shining against the moonlight but the view is spectacular. The gate we once parched over to get inside has been replaced by wo grand won gates. The royal emblem site right in the center and splits in half as the automated gates part for s

There used to be a whole lot of trees shrubs, and overgrown grass all over the place but it’s how a man green lawen. Some of the trees were removed, and the muddy driveway has been covered in black gravel

Our car stops right in front of the entrance. The glass double doors slide open outward, and Elze comes on with he nther women. She opens the car door for me and helps me out. I don’t need it, but it’s something I’ve learned not to fight her aut others on because the disappointment in their eyes when I get out myself is too much for the

Welcome home, your grace,” she greets me, bowing formally,

Thank you Elze. How have you been?” I ask and hug her. As always, she stiffens for a moment and then relaxes enough te return the gesture

I have been great. I am pleased to inform you that as of now, I am your official guard. I go where you go’

“Even the bathroom? Cause that’s where I really need to go right now,” I laugh.

“Smart ass, but if you need me to, yes,” she winks.

That’s enough of that.” Ragnar says, holding out his hand.

“Welcome home, my King” she bows to him.

“Thank you. Elize. You’re on stand by,” he says and pulls me with him. She smiles in my direction and then steps aside for us to get by

The scent coming from inside is inviting. I feel a cool familiarity rush through me as we walk through the front doors of our home The entrance is simple. Just as I asked. The black-stained hardwood pairs nicely with the tinted glass. I feel RagnHAT tense up when he sees it

Everything is reinforced by black stone, so no matter how hot it gets in here, it will hold. It won’t break apart. I know the fow changes I find in my designs come from Ivar, who probably installed the same security system he did in the castle

“What do you think?” I ask. He looks around at the empty spaces and then turns to me

“What did you do? he asks gently

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“You reprooted the house?” he smiles.

I did so much more than that.’ I take his hand and lead him to the Boating stairs

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