Chapter 2
That Night: Anai and Zan's place
"You OK, babe?" Zan asks finding Anai staring out the window of their bedroom.
Anai tilts her head back to look at him "She knows my father."
"You saw that?"
"Mmm" she nods "I'm scared"
"Of what?"
"I haven't seen my father since I was five or six. Momma always told me he was different. That his work is why we had to stay away from him."
" 'nai its OK."
"Momma said his boss was a jerk who would do anything to take me from her." she shivers involuntarily
" 'nai nothin' will seperate us."
"Promise?"
"I promise" he kisses her temple "how are you feelin'?"
"My stomach and head still hurt from being so close to the Witchblade." She sighs turning she wraps her arms around him rubbing her cheek against his chest.
"Let's get you to bed." Zan picks her up carrying her over to the bed he lays her down pulling the covers up.
As he starts to move away Anai grabs his hand "Stay?"
"For a little while, I have to get to work."
Anai nods "I know" she yawns "I wish you didn't have to work tonight"
"I know but I'm close by if you need me."
"I love you my King" she says sleepily
"And I you my Queen" he smiles kissing her neck.
Just before dawn
Zan enters the bedroom concerned when he doesn't find Anai awake to greet him. 'She usually wakes up.' he shakes his head 'Must be exhausted.' he sits on the edge of the bed leaning down to kiss her forehead. He frowns "She's burning up" he mutters touching her forehead. "Anai come on babe wake up" he says taking her hand he winces his mind receiving images
//A dark haired man watching over a woman sleeping.
The man being beaten by another man with silver/blond hair//
"FATHER" Anai cries out curling up she clutches her stomach
"Anai come on your dreamin' babe" Zan says worried
Anai opens her eyes looking at him hazily "Zan"
" 'nai I need you to stay awake"
"Zan" she drifts back to sleep
"Anai come on don't do this babe"
//The cop wearing the Witchblade healing Anai//
"The cop," Zan sighs "OK babe I guess we'll give it some time... if need be we'll go to the cop's place" he runs his fingers through his spiked locks.
Early evening: Sara's Apartment
"I'm coming I'm coming" Sara calls sleepily "Nottingham if that's you I swear" Sara trails off as she pulls open the door to find a tall man with piercings and spiked hair protectively cradling the young woman from the day before in his arms "What the...? Who are you?"
"She needs your help... or that things help" Zan nods at the Witchblade "I can't heal her like this."
Sara steps aside letting the man enter "Why don't you just take her to the hospital?"
"Too many questions" Zan answers setting Anai on the couch. "Anai is my life and my responsibility... I ain't gonna take her anywhere that can result in her being taken from me."
Sara nods moving closer she touches the girl's forehead "She's burning up... why do you think this can heal her?" she nods at the Witchblade "How do you know about it?"
"I know what she knows."
"What's your name?"
"Zan"
"Let's see what we can do" Sara allows the Witchblade to activate putting her hand against Anai's forehead. She gasps as the images hit blurring together but the last images sticking out the most
//Anai hugging a man's legs "Daddy"
Sara's eyes move up to see the figure's face 'Ian?!'
Ian's eyes meet Sara's then he looks down at the child//
Sara pulls back staring at the young woman
"You saw it didn't you" Zan says looking at the cop knowingly
"She's... she's his daughter"
"Mmm" Zan nods crouching beside the couch he touches Anai's cheek "do you know where he is?" Zan asks softly
"He's probably outside" Sara replies
Anai blinks hazily through her fever "Zan?"
"Hey 'nai."
She holds her arms out
Zan picks her up settling on the couch with Anai against his chest "Sleep my Queen" he whispers against her hair. After a moment he looks at the cop seeing the faraway expression. "I need to speak with him."
Hearing the tone Sara snaps out of her thoughts "Why?" she asks suspiciously
"Because I need to know somethings... like why she gets the visions of that thing." he nods at the Witchblade.
"She gets visions of the other wielders?"
Zan nods "Its getting harder for me to protect her from them."
"Give me a sec. I'll see if he's out there" she nods at the window. She makes her way to the bedroom opening the window looking down and up she doesn't find Ian sitting on the fire escape. She sighs leaving the window open for him to enter. "He'll show up sooner or later" she says returning to the livingroom.
"Her fever's gone down some" Zan says "thanks"
Sara nods "What did you mean by you couldn't heal her?"
"Its a long story" Zan hedges
"Know the feeling." Sara says warily
"You should keep your window closed Lady Sara."
Sara looks up to see Ian walk down the steps "About time you showed up" she says annoyed
Ian stops in his tracks seeing the teen sleeping on the couch. "Anai" he says softly his voice and eyes showing his surprise and concern
"Zan, that's Ian."
Zan looks at Ian then at Anai "She's pretty much unconscious."
"What happened?" Ian asks
"Ask that thing" Zan says annoyed "lately its caused her numerous nightmares." he nods at the Witchblade
"It hasn't caused any to me" Sara says "other than the normal."
"It's in her blood." Ian says
"How so?"
Ian looks at Sara then at his daughter "Anai born just over nine months after he forced me to wear the Blade."
"So the Witchblade still had some lasting effects on you that ended up in Anai."
"Yes." Ian's eyes narrow looking at the young man holding his daughter. He like Sara, sensing Zan's power. "Who are you?"
Zan looks the older man over also seeing the ruthless power in his dark eyes "Nothing you need to know about right now."
"Why did you seek out Sara?" Ian asks
"Anai was sick... I couldn't take her to the hospital and I saw this place. So here we are."
"Where is Hope?" Ian asks
Zan looks down at Anai cuddled against him "She's dead"
Ian closes his eyes "How did she die?"
"Protecting us." Zan answers "I wasn't strong enough to stop him."
"Who?" Sara asks
"One of my enemies."
"Where is this person?" Ian demands his voice hard
Zan looks at his love's father his royal air beginning to show "Who he is and where doesn't concern you at this time. I will deal with him in my own way when the time comes." he looks at Sara "Beware if that is as powerful as it feels you will find yourself in some trouble... bigger than anything you've ever seen." he looks at Anai "I'm only here for your help... I can't stop the images from appearing... or even slow them down. They are getting worse."
"The Witchblade is showing itself to her." Ian explains "I do not know how it can be stopped or slowed."
"Would Irons?" Sara asks
"He could but I promised Hope that Irons would have no contact with Anai. I am not going back on that promise."
"This is a promise you're going to have to go back on" Zan says "Hope would understand."
"You do not understand what it is like to be under his thumb" Ian says
"I am not going to lose Anai. Either you help me or I take her there" Zan says his eyes hardening "Anai is all I have left and whatever is causing this in the end will result in her death or worse."
"The worse is Irons." Ian says
"Not for me. Or for her. The worst is being seperated." Zan says his heart breaking at the thought of losing Anai.
"Ian I don't trust Irons either but I think he's right. I saw some of what she sees. They are what I see. She's a kid... who knows how much her mind can handle."
"I'm going to have to tell him about her." Ian says staring at the floor. "He is not going to be happy." Ian winces inwardly at the thought of his punishment for not telling his Master about Anai's existance.
"No he's not but who cares... he might have answers that can help them." Sara says
Ian reluctantly nods "I will take you there."
Zan nods "Thanks."
"We should go... I have been gone far too long."
Sara touches Ian's arm "Ian your doing what's best... for both of you."
"I hope so... for her sake." he looks at Zan standing with Anai cradled in his arms. "Are you sure about this?"
Zan looks at Anai then back at Ian "It has to be done. I would prefer to not do this but her life and perhaps her sanity is at stake."
Ian nods walking out the door
Zan looks at Sara "Thank you"
"Your welcome. If you or Anai need anything let me know."
Zan nods walking out the door.
Chapter 3
Irons Estate
Ian enters the study with Zan right behind.
"Ian where have you been?" Irons demands before noticing the younger man he walks down the stairs then puts on his most charming smile
Zan's instincts hit high he tightens his arms around Anai.
"Ian why didn't you tell me we were having guests?"
Ian stares at the floor "Anai is connected with the Witchblade... it is having an effect on her."
"Welcome to my home" Irons smiles at the man "I'm Kenneth Irons"
"Zan Antar"
"Welcome Mr Antar. And this is Anai?" he nods at the young woman sleeping in Zan's arms
Zan nods remaining alert and wary of the older man
Irons goes to his desk pushing the intercomm button "Dr Immo I need to speak with you."
A moment later a man enters "Yes Kenneth?"
"We have a guest who needs your attention."
"What happened?" Dr Immo asks looking at the young man
"Fever." Zan replies
"Come this way and I'll check her out."
As the three leave the study Irons lashes out stricking Ian across the face. "What were you thinking bringing strangers here?" he snarls his anger apparent.
Ian barely flinches at the hit his eyes glued to the floor "Anai needs your help"
"Who is she Ian? Why does she need my help?"
Ian lifts his head glances momentarily at Irons "She is my daughter."
Hearing that Irons stares at Ian "WHAT?!" he yells
In the exam room Zan lifts his head hearing the yell
"Ignore that... he's always yelling at Ian over something." Dr Immo says seeing the young man's action. "Now what led to this fever?"
"I'm not sure... I came home from work this morning and she was sick... I had hoped she would be well by this evening but" Zan shakes his head
In the study Ian is on the floor trying to catch his breath
"A child?! You had a child and did not tell me?!" Irons yells
"I am sorry Master."
Irons grabs Ian's hair pulling hard forcing Ian to look at him "Who is the child's mother?"
"Her name was Hope"
"What did you mean she is connected to the Witchblade?"
"Anai was born just nine months after..."
"She carries some of the memories" Irons finishes
Ian nods "Yes. She needs your help"
"Why should I help her?"
Ian lifts his head "She can not stop the memories, the dreams."
"Interesting." Irons looks at Ian thoughtfully "I could help her... to at least understand what is in her mind. Why don't we go see how our guests are doing."
Ian silently follows his Master to the lab. They enter to find Anai sitting up staring at Zan her eyes obviously furious.
What was I supposed to do 'nai? You were sick... and I couldn't heal you.
You brought me here
I had no choice. I would do anything for you 'nai.
"Don't give me that puppydog look" Anai says angrily "I'm still pissed off" she groans "Damn it why do you have to be so hot"
Zan smiles reaches into his pocket pulling out a bag of Skittles "Then I bet you don't want these"
"You know bribery isn't always going to work on me mister"
"You can't resist candy"
Anai groans grabbing the pack
"Nope gotta say it" Zan smirks holding the candy away
"Fine Zan's da man." she reaches around grabbing the candy. "I'm still mad."
"What ever you say dollface"
"Glad to see you are feeling better" Irons says finally speaking
Anai looks at the man immediately knowing who he is her eyes narrow "Well if it isn't the egomaniacal billionaire."
Zan shakes his head "Ignore her she's in one of her moods."
"I have been called worse" Irons chuckles
Mmm think I should tell him what else Momma called him?
Babe he's going to help you don't piss him off
"Kenneth, Ian, talking will have to wait. She needs some rest." Dr Immo says nodding at Anai.
Irons nods slightly "Ian why don't you show our guests to their rooms. We can talk tomorrow."
Ian gestures to the door.
Zan helps Anai off the table putting his arm around her shoulders "Come on sweets" he gives Irons a thankful nod over Anai's head following Ian out the door.
"Ian make our guests comfortable and then return to the study" Irons orders
"As you wish" Ian nods closing the doors behind them. "This way" he turns on his heel leading them down the hallway.
"So this is what you've been doing all these years" Anai states
Ian nods
Babe there's something about this place.
Anai squeezes Zan's hand I know
Ian remains silent observing the couples reaction to each other as he leads them upstairs to the guest room. "I take it you would like to share a room."
"Whatevers fine. Its easier for me to keep an eye on her."
Ian nods opening a door he turns on a light "There is some clothing in the closet and dresser you both should be able to find something that fits. The bathroom is over there. Would you like something to eat? I can have someone bring something up."
Zan looks at Anai shaking his head to find her fast asleep on the bed. "No thanks."
Ian nods "If you need something to eat the number for the kitchen is 211. Breakfast is at 8 if you would like to join Mr Irons."
"If she's feeling well enough then we'll join you."
"If you need Dr Immo his number is 711." Ian says moving to the door he glances at Anai
Zan seeing the look on Ian's face speaks "Don't worry man she just needs some sleep and then she'll be ready to talk."
Ian nods "I hope so" he walks out of the room closing the door behind him.
Zan looks at Anai "Better get you comfy babe"
Study
Ian enters the study to find Irons standing before the fireplace
"How are our guests?"
"In their room" Ian replies staring at the floor
Irons turns around looking at Ian "Care to explain why you did not inform me of the girl's existance?"
"Her mother did not want me too."
"You serve me Ian" Irons says striking Ian in the side
Ian flinches "Yes Master"
"What else are you hiding from me?" Irons demands
"Nothing Master" Ian says
"Better not be."
Upstairs
Zan strips down to his boxers crawling in beside Anai kissing her shoulder "I love you my Queen" Zan whispers
"And I you my King" she says sleepily
That Night: Anai and Zan's place
"You OK, babe?" Zan asks finding Anai staring out the window of their bedroom.
Anai tilts her head back to look at him "She knows my father."
"You saw that?"
"Mmm" she nods "I'm scared"
"Of what?"
"I haven't seen my father since I was five or six. Momma always told me he was different. That his work is why we had to stay away from him."
" 'nai its OK."
"Momma said his boss was a jerk who would do anything to take me from her." she shivers involuntarily
" 'nai nothin' will seperate us."
"Promise?"
"I promise" he kisses her temple "how are you feelin'?"
"My stomach and head still hurt from being so close to the Witchblade." She sighs turning she wraps her arms around him rubbing her cheek against his chest.
"Let's get you to bed." Zan picks her up carrying her over to the bed he lays her down pulling the covers up.
As he starts to move away Anai grabs his hand "Stay?"
"For a little while, I have to get to work."
Anai nods "I know" she yawns "I wish you didn't have to work tonight"
"I know but I'm close by if you need me."
"I love you my King" she says sleepily
"And I you my Queen" he smiles kissing her neck.
Just before dawn
Zan enters the bedroom concerned when he doesn't find Anai awake to greet him. 'She usually wakes up.' he shakes his head 'Must be exhausted.' he sits on the edge of the bed leaning down to kiss her forehead. He frowns "She's burning up" he mutters touching her forehead. "Anai come on babe wake up" he says taking her hand he winces his mind receiving images
//A dark haired man watching over a woman sleeping.
The man being beaten by another man with silver/blond hair//
"FATHER" Anai cries out curling up she clutches her stomach
"Anai come on your dreamin' babe" Zan says worried
Anai opens her eyes looking at him hazily "Zan"
" 'nai I need you to stay awake"
"Zan" she drifts back to sleep
"Anai come on don't do this babe"
//The cop wearing the Witchblade healing Anai//
"The cop," Zan sighs "OK babe I guess we'll give it some time... if need be we'll go to the cop's place" he runs his fingers through his spiked locks.
Early evening: Sara's Apartment
"I'm coming I'm coming" Sara calls sleepily "Nottingham if that's you I swear" Sara trails off as she pulls open the door to find a tall man with piercings and spiked hair protectively cradling the young woman from the day before in his arms "What the...? Who are you?"
"She needs your help... or that things help" Zan nods at the Witchblade "I can't heal her like this."
Sara steps aside letting the man enter "Why don't you just take her to the hospital?"
"Too many questions" Zan answers setting Anai on the couch. "Anai is my life and my responsibility... I ain't gonna take her anywhere that can result in her being taken from me."
Sara nods moving closer she touches the girl's forehead "She's burning up... why do you think this can heal her?" she nods at the Witchblade "How do you know about it?"
"I know what she knows."
"What's your name?"
"Zan"
"Let's see what we can do" Sara allows the Witchblade to activate putting her hand against Anai's forehead. She gasps as the images hit blurring together but the last images sticking out the most
//Anai hugging a man's legs "Daddy"
Sara's eyes move up to see the figure's face 'Ian?!'
Ian's eyes meet Sara's then he looks down at the child//
Sara pulls back staring at the young woman
"You saw it didn't you" Zan says looking at the cop knowingly
"She's... she's his daughter"
"Mmm" Zan nods crouching beside the couch he touches Anai's cheek "do you know where he is?" Zan asks softly
"He's probably outside" Sara replies
Anai blinks hazily through her fever "Zan?"
"Hey 'nai."
She holds her arms out
Zan picks her up settling on the couch with Anai against his chest "Sleep my Queen" he whispers against her hair. After a moment he looks at the cop seeing the faraway expression. "I need to speak with him."
Hearing the tone Sara snaps out of her thoughts "Why?" she asks suspiciously
"Because I need to know somethings... like why she gets the visions of that thing." he nods at the Witchblade.
"She gets visions of the other wielders?"
Zan nods "Its getting harder for me to protect her from them."
"Give me a sec. I'll see if he's out there" she nods at the window. She makes her way to the bedroom opening the window looking down and up she doesn't find Ian sitting on the fire escape. She sighs leaving the window open for him to enter. "He'll show up sooner or later" she says returning to the livingroom.
"Her fever's gone down some" Zan says "thanks"
Sara nods "What did you mean by you couldn't heal her?"
"Its a long story" Zan hedges
"Know the feeling." Sara says warily
"You should keep your window closed Lady Sara."
Sara looks up to see Ian walk down the steps "About time you showed up" she says annoyed
Ian stops in his tracks seeing the teen sleeping on the couch. "Anai" he says softly his voice and eyes showing his surprise and concern
"Zan, that's Ian."
Zan looks at Ian then at Anai "She's pretty much unconscious."
"What happened?" Ian asks
"Ask that thing" Zan says annoyed "lately its caused her numerous nightmares." he nods at the Witchblade
"It hasn't caused any to me" Sara says "other than the normal."
"It's in her blood." Ian says
"How so?"
Ian looks at Sara then at his daughter "Anai born just over nine months after he forced me to wear the Blade."
"So the Witchblade still had some lasting effects on you that ended up in Anai."
"Yes." Ian's eyes narrow looking at the young man holding his daughter. He like Sara, sensing Zan's power. "Who are you?"
Zan looks the older man over also seeing the ruthless power in his dark eyes "Nothing you need to know about right now."
"Why did you seek out Sara?" Ian asks
"Anai was sick... I couldn't take her to the hospital and I saw this place. So here we are."
"Where is Hope?" Ian asks
Zan looks down at Anai cuddled against him "She's dead"
Ian closes his eyes "How did she die?"
"Protecting us." Zan answers "I wasn't strong enough to stop him."
"Who?" Sara asks
"One of my enemies."
"Where is this person?" Ian demands his voice hard
Zan looks at his love's father his royal air beginning to show "Who he is and where doesn't concern you at this time. I will deal with him in my own way when the time comes." he looks at Sara "Beware if that is as powerful as it feels you will find yourself in some trouble... bigger than anything you've ever seen." he looks at Anai "I'm only here for your help... I can't stop the images from appearing... or even slow them down. They are getting worse."
"The Witchblade is showing itself to her." Ian explains "I do not know how it can be stopped or slowed."
"Would Irons?" Sara asks
"He could but I promised Hope that Irons would have no contact with Anai. I am not going back on that promise."
"This is a promise you're going to have to go back on" Zan says "Hope would understand."
"You do not understand what it is like to be under his thumb" Ian says
"I am not going to lose Anai. Either you help me or I take her there" Zan says his eyes hardening "Anai is all I have left and whatever is causing this in the end will result in her death or worse."
"The worse is Irons." Ian says
"Not for me. Or for her. The worst is being seperated." Zan says his heart breaking at the thought of losing Anai.
"Ian I don't trust Irons either but I think he's right. I saw some of what she sees. They are what I see. She's a kid... who knows how much her mind can handle."
"I'm going to have to tell him about her." Ian says staring at the floor. "He is not going to be happy." Ian winces inwardly at the thought of his punishment for not telling his Master about Anai's existance.
"No he's not but who cares... he might have answers that can help them." Sara says
Ian reluctantly nods "I will take you there."
Zan nods "Thanks."
"We should go... I have been gone far too long."
Sara touches Ian's arm "Ian your doing what's best... for both of you."
"I hope so... for her sake." he looks at Zan standing with Anai cradled in his arms. "Are you sure about this?"
Zan looks at Anai then back at Ian "It has to be done. I would prefer to not do this but her life and perhaps her sanity is at stake."
Ian nods walking out the door
Zan looks at Sara "Thank you"
"Your welcome. If you or Anai need anything let me know."
Zan nods walking out the door.
Chapter 3
Irons Estate
Ian enters the study with Zan right behind.
"Ian where have you been?" Irons demands before noticing the younger man he walks down the stairs then puts on his most charming smile
Zan's instincts hit high he tightens his arms around Anai.
"Ian why didn't you tell me we were having guests?"
Ian stares at the floor "Anai is connected with the Witchblade... it is having an effect on her."
"Welcome to my home" Irons smiles at the man "I'm Kenneth Irons"
"Zan Antar"
"Welcome Mr Antar. And this is Anai?" he nods at the young woman sleeping in Zan's arms
Zan nods remaining alert and wary of the older man
Irons goes to his desk pushing the intercomm button "Dr Immo I need to speak with you."
A moment later a man enters "Yes Kenneth?"
"We have a guest who needs your attention."
"What happened?" Dr Immo asks looking at the young man
"Fever." Zan replies
"Come this way and I'll check her out."
As the three leave the study Irons lashes out stricking Ian across the face. "What were you thinking bringing strangers here?" he snarls his anger apparent.
Ian barely flinches at the hit his eyes glued to the floor "Anai needs your help"
"Who is she Ian? Why does she need my help?"
Ian lifts his head glances momentarily at Irons "She is my daughter."
Hearing that Irons stares at Ian "WHAT?!" he yells
In the exam room Zan lifts his head hearing the yell
"Ignore that... he's always yelling at Ian over something." Dr Immo says seeing the young man's action. "Now what led to this fever?"
"I'm not sure... I came home from work this morning and she was sick... I had hoped she would be well by this evening but" Zan shakes his head
In the study Ian is on the floor trying to catch his breath
"A child?! You had a child and did not tell me?!" Irons yells
"I am sorry Master."
Irons grabs Ian's hair pulling hard forcing Ian to look at him "Who is the child's mother?"
"Her name was Hope"
"What did you mean she is connected to the Witchblade?"
"Anai was born just nine months after..."
"She carries some of the memories" Irons finishes
Ian nods "Yes. She needs your help"
"Why should I help her?"
Ian lifts his head "She can not stop the memories, the dreams."
"Interesting." Irons looks at Ian thoughtfully "I could help her... to at least understand what is in her mind. Why don't we go see how our guests are doing."
Ian silently follows his Master to the lab. They enter to find Anai sitting up staring at Zan her eyes obviously furious.
What was I supposed to do 'nai? You were sick... and I couldn't heal you.
You brought me here
I had no choice. I would do anything for you 'nai.
"Don't give me that puppydog look" Anai says angrily "I'm still pissed off" she groans "Damn it why do you have to be so hot"
Zan smiles reaches into his pocket pulling out a bag of Skittles "Then I bet you don't want these"
"You know bribery isn't always going to work on me mister"
"You can't resist candy"
Anai groans grabbing the pack
"Nope gotta say it" Zan smirks holding the candy away
"Fine Zan's da man." she reaches around grabbing the candy. "I'm still mad."
"What ever you say dollface"
"Glad to see you are feeling better" Irons says finally speaking
Anai looks at the man immediately knowing who he is her eyes narrow "Well if it isn't the egomaniacal billionaire."
Zan shakes his head "Ignore her she's in one of her moods."
"I have been called worse" Irons chuckles
Mmm think I should tell him what else Momma called him?
Babe he's going to help you don't piss him off
"Kenneth, Ian, talking will have to wait. She needs some rest." Dr Immo says nodding at Anai.
Irons nods slightly "Ian why don't you show our guests to their rooms. We can talk tomorrow."
Ian gestures to the door.
Zan helps Anai off the table putting his arm around her shoulders "Come on sweets" he gives Irons a thankful nod over Anai's head following Ian out the door.
"Ian make our guests comfortable and then return to the study" Irons orders
"As you wish" Ian nods closing the doors behind them. "This way" he turns on his heel leading them down the hallway.
"So this is what you've been doing all these years" Anai states
Ian nods
Babe there's something about this place.
Anai squeezes Zan's hand I know
Ian remains silent observing the couples reaction to each other as he leads them upstairs to the guest room. "I take it you would like to share a room."
"Whatevers fine. Its easier for me to keep an eye on her."
Ian nods opening a door he turns on a light "There is some clothing in the closet and dresser you both should be able to find something that fits. The bathroom is over there. Would you like something to eat? I can have someone bring something up."
Zan looks at Anai shaking his head to find her fast asleep on the bed. "No thanks."
Ian nods "If you need something to eat the number for the kitchen is 211. Breakfast is at 8 if you would like to join Mr Irons."
"If she's feeling well enough then we'll join you."
"If you need Dr Immo his number is 711." Ian says moving to the door he glances at Anai
Zan seeing the look on Ian's face speaks "Don't worry man she just needs some sleep and then she'll be ready to talk."
Ian nods "I hope so" he walks out of the room closing the door behind him.
Zan looks at Anai "Better get you comfy babe"
Study
Ian enters the study to find Irons standing before the fireplace
"How are our guests?"
"In their room" Ian replies staring at the floor
Irons turns around looking at Ian "Care to explain why you did not inform me of the girl's existance?"
"Her mother did not want me too."
"You serve me Ian" Irons says striking Ian in the side
Ian flinches "Yes Master"
"What else are you hiding from me?" Irons demands
"Nothing Master" Ian says
"Better not be."
Upstairs
Zan strips down to his boxers crawling in beside Anai kissing her shoulder "I love you my Queen" Zan whispers
"And I you my King" she says sleepily