The masquerade lasted long into the night and Lillia found herself spending most of it with Reid. Not long after her dance with the son of Ipswich several other men, requesting her for a dance, approached her and she couldn't help but smile as jealously seemed to emanate subtly off Reid yet she always found herself back dancing with him.
"Lillia." She glanced over her shoulder, smiling she turned and faced her father, "It is time for you to take the Son's of Ipswich and their guests to their room's. Stay in your own for now." He instructed.
She nodded and bowed her head, "Yes papa." He smiled fondly at his daughter, she was so beautiful it made his cold heart ache to look at her for she reminded him so much of her mother. Her beautiful moss green eyes, high cheekbones and gentle nature were all what he loved about Selena. He shook his head slightly, expelling the image of his late wife.
"Good night Lillia." He kissed her on the head gently and watched as she walked elegantly walked over to the Son's of Ipswich.
"Hey." Lillia reached out and touched Reid gently on the shoulder making him jump and twist round to face her, the conversation they had been having stopped abruptly, "If you would follow me I'll show you to your rooms." She beckoned them to follow her out the ballroom and up to the large staircase.
"So Lillia," It was Caleb that was attempting to make conversation, she glanced back her skirt held carefully in one hand to stop it from ripping and her other trailing over the mahogany banister. "Uh how long have you lived here?" she raised an eyebrow as he fished for something to say.
"This house had been in my family for as long as it has stood." Her musical voice floated to Reid's ears, "You will all be staying in the East wing, your things have been moved to the rooms your staying in." she informed them, stopping in a wide corridor, "unfortunately you will be sharing rooms." She looked apologetically at them, "Caleb and Pouge you are in that room." She pointed to a large door on the right, "Tyler and Reid your next to them. Sarah and Kate you are opposite Caleb. If you need anything, I'm in the room next to Kate and Sarah." She pointed at her own door, identical to the others.
"You are requested, for tonight, to remain in your rooms until morning." She studied them all, looking for anyone who might rebel against the new unexpected rule. Finding no evidence that there may be a rebellion she smiled, "Goodnight then."
"Night." Kate and Sarah both smiled at her and kissed their boyfriends gently on the cheeks before going into their rooms.
Lillia looked at the four Son's her eyes becoming serious. "My father would like an audience with you tomorrow." She informed them, "There are many things that must be discussed." She rested her hand on her door handle, "Until then, sleep well." She watched as they entered their rooms, making sure that they were in before entering her own and shutting the door with a gentle click.