(Kitchen)

Two days later, Abe arrives at the kitchen earlier in the morning to discover his youngest daughter sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of her, holding a few pieces of paper with a serious expression on her face. He stepped over the side of his daughter and leaned down, kissing the top of her head, and asked, "Is everything alright?"

Riley looked up at her father and said, "Good morning, Baba." "It appears that the Royle Court is attempting to seize my home for unpaid taxes." Her father's face was filled with concern, and he asked, "Let Baba get his coffee, have a seat, and discuss that letter." Riley said, "Alright!"

Abe walked over the counter, finding his favorite coffee mug sitting on the counter next to coffee pot. He poured himself a cup of coffee and sat down at the kitchen table in front of Riley. Abe took a drink of his coffee and asked, "What do you mean that Royle Court attempting to seize my home for unpaid taxes?" Riley hand letter to father across the table. Abe begin to read the letter for himself. Riley knew to wait until her father finished before speaking. Abe set letter down on the table.

Riley peered up from her coffee and said, "Why is the court attempting to seize my home for unpaid taxes?" Abe looked at his daughter with a questioning expression, trying to fully understand her statement. Riley said, "The reason they can't do that is because my house is fully paid off." "I have all the necessary documents to prove it as my house's historic landmark at Royle Court, "which means that property is protected by law." "which means I pay less taxes than everyone else at court."

Abe asked, "Tell me more about the history of your house and its designation as a historic landmark." Riley said, "My house has stood for over a century, being the first house at Royle Court." "It has witnessed many significant events throughout its history." "My house was the first house before Royle Court was established, and it has played a pivotal role in shaping the development and growth of the surrounding community." Abe said, "Are you saying your house holds a special place in the community?" Riley said, "Yes! Royle Court was built around the house, which makes it a key landmark in the area."

Riley said, "The second thing is its historical significance; the Queen used to live her whole life in that house as she had Royle Court build around the house." Abe said, "Are you saying the first Queen who built the Royal Court used to live in your house?" Riley said, "Yes!" "That's why it's such an important piece of history for our community to preserve and protect."

Tatiana said, "It seems that we have a responsibility to honor the legacy of the late Queen and the significance of her former residence." "In which case, we should take the necessary steps to ensure its conservation and maintenance." "I do believe the new queen is overstepping her bounds by taxing Riley's residence." Riley had already paid taxes for ten year in fortune." "So their is eight years she can go without paying her taxes until they have paid again."

Abe and Riley turn their heads to see Tatiana standing from frame to door. Tatiana walked over to the table, pulled out her chair, and sat down at the end of the table as Riley reached over, taking the cover to show Tatiana breakfast. Tatiana smiled and thanked Riley for the kind gesture. Riley said, "Your welcome, Tatiana." But deep down, she couldn't help but wonder if Tatiana truly appreciated the gesture."

Tatiana said, "So it appears that Riley's lawyers are going to have a field day with this case." Plus, the additional lawsuit against Royle Court will likely strengthen Riley's lawyers' position and potentially lead to a more favorable outcome for Riley in both cases. Abe said, Don't worry, your Baba is going to call your lawyers right away, and they will handle everything." Do you have any paperwork showing that House at Royle court is a historic landmark?"

Riley said, "Yes!" Tatiana said, I know where Riley keep important papers in house and get them for you later." Abe reached across the table taking his daughter hand and said, Don't worry! Baba will take care of everything." Riley smile at her father. She knew that her father would keep his word.

Abe said, "What I don't understand is why Royle Court is after Riley." Tatiana said, "It seems like there may be ulterior motives at play, but only time will tell the true intentions of Royle Court." "Regardless, it is crucial for Riley to stay vigilant and gather as much information as possible to protect herself."

Riley said, "I believe it is time that Liss and Rose should be sent back to court to search for any clues that may reveal Royle Court's true intentions." Tatiana said, "I would agree with you." Abe said, "Adrian should go with them." "He has proven to be resourceful and skilled in uncovering hidden truths." Tatiana asked, "Why do you believe Adrian should return to court?" "Does it have anything to do with Adrian kissing your beloved daughter in the music room?" Abe said, "Maybe!"

Janine entered the kitchen and said, "Riley, it's time for your doctor's appointment." "Let's hurry up and go." Riley said, "Come Mama." Riley stood at the table and followed her mother to the heading for the front door, excited for her doctor's appointment. Adrian stepped in front of Riley, blocking her from leaving the house.

Riley said, "Good morning, Romeo." "Sorry, I can't cheat with you right now." "I have to go to the doctor's appointment." Adrian smiled and said, "Good morning, Riley."

Abe and Janine watched Adrian, making sure he didn't do anything to Riley. They were concerned for her safety because they knew Adrian had a history with women. Tatiana said, "Adrian, please come in the kitchen so that Riley can go to her doctor's appointment." Beside, I need to speak about something important."

Adrian said, "Coming, Great Aunt Tatiana."

Adrian stepped back and watched Riley leave the house with her Guardian Janine Hathaway, and Mason feeling a mix of worry and anticipation for the important conversation that his Great Aunt Tatiana was having say.

(Mystery)

When Adrian walks into the kitchen, he finds Great Aunt Tatiana and Abe seated at the same table. He went over to the counter, took out a cup of coffee, and made himself some. He then made his way back to the table, where Riley had previously been seated.

It was Adrian who said, "Good morning." Tatiana said, "Good morning, Adrian." Abe replied, "The reason we need to speak with you is about something important." "Does this have anything to do with Riley?" Abe said, "Maybe! Tatiana said, We are sending Vasilissa, Rose, and you back to Royle Court." We discussed it, and you will also be sent back to Royle Court to search for any clues that may reveal Royle Court's true intentions."

Adrian, Titiana, and Abe are seated at a table as Dimitri enters the kitchen. He moved to get some coffee by walking up to the counter. He became aware of Adrian's words, "I'm not going back to Royle Court." "Beside Riley, Riley needs me right now. You can send Rose and Vasilissa back to court to look for clues."

"Why do you think that my daughter would need you?" Abe asked. Adrian took a sip of his coffee and tried to gather his thoughts before responding. "There is something I need to discuss with all of you," Adrian retorted. "There is something that is behind everyone else that we need to address."

Dimitri had turned around and was listening to what Abe, Tatiana, and Adrian were discussing about Riley. Adrian said, "When Riley came home from the hospital two days ago, I saw something amazing, and I have been trying to understand it." "Riley's aura is different from everyone else." Abe continued, "I wouldn't be surprised if her aura could be different from everyone else." Riley expresses. moods and thoughts are different from everyone. So what are you getting at?"

Tatiana responded, "What do you mean that Riley's aura is different from everyone else?" Adrian responded, "Riley auras light up with sickness and darkness at the ends." "The same darkness that Rose had around her." Tatiana responded, "Because Rose is shadow-kissed to Vasilissa, her aura also bears traces of darkness."

Adrian answered. But when I saw Riley, her aura was even stronger and more eerie than Rose's." Adrian describes Riley's aura as one of illness and darkness, with ends that resemble small threads that are stretching across the living room and toward Mason. "It made me realize that Riley's connection to darkness was deeper and stronger than anyone else's I had seen before."

Abe replied, "Are you saying that my daughter is a spirit user and Mason is shadow-kissed to her?" Adrian exclaimed, "Yes." "Mason has been dead for a long time; perhaps that is why he has come back."

Christian said, "Could Riley have been mistakenly identified as Dhampier and not a Moroi when she was a child?" Adrian, Abe, Tatiana, and Dimitri looked at each other in surprise to hear that there was a chance that Riley could have been mistakenly identified as Dhampier and not Moroi.

Tatiana said, " Interesting, but first we need to look at clues before we jump to the idea that Riley could be Moroi." "What do we know for a fact?"

Christian asked, "How many bags of blood did they give Riley in the hospital?" Dimitri said, "Three, why?" Christian said, "Riley's sickness disappeared after the first bag." Adrian said, "Riley body was starving, and intake of blood fed Riley body, making sickness disappear and making strong again until it comes again.

Abe said, I believe we should wait until the answers to the tests come back." "Before we discuss our findings with Riley," Christian said, Knowing Riley, she might not believe us or think we are crazy as shit." Adrian said, You are her best friend and could help if you discuss it with her before we speak to her.

Christian just looked at Adrian and asked, "When are you going back to Royle Court?" Adrian looked surprised that Christian was trying to keep Riley away from him. Abe smirked, knowing that Christian wanted Adrian out of the way of Riley. Dimitri could understand why Christian kept Riley away from Adrian.

Tatiana said, Guardian Belikov, I'm going to take a nap. Dimitri said, Yes, my queen. Tatiana said, Make sure the house is locked up." "Could you please go and check on Miss Ozera and see if she needs anything?"Dimitri said, "Yes, my Queen." Tatiana got up from the table and said, Christian, bring me to my room. Christian said, Yes! Tatiana.