Chapter 37

******Dani's POV******

"I have a mate too?!" Lily rushes out, as Axel nods casually.

"Axel can you give us five more minutes? I don't want this to get too much for her." I ask softly, as he waits a brief moment before nodding - closing the balcony door over behind him.

"Don't panic Lily! I'm sorry if this is a lot to take in... I still find it extremely overwhelming here too! I will say this though - everyone has been so welcoming and nice so far and it's like a true fairytale living here. I mean we could make the most of this new place together now right?" I shrug, as she stares out at the beautiful garden below.

"It's almost too good to be true Dani! I can't have a scary big soulmate and live here with these creatures can I? What about my Mom? I hope she's ok..." She suddenly trails off, becoming sad at the mention of her Mom.

She's right, if only she could be here with us too.

"I'm sure I could talk with Axel? Maybe there would be a way for her to come here! He's the King in this world so I'm sure he could help us out with anything!" I state confidently, as her eyes widen for the hundredth time.

"He's the fucking King too Dani?! You've won a gold watch finding that guy haven't you!" She laughs slightly causing me to laugh too.

"That explains this unreal home then!" She states, as I continue to giggle.

It could be worse... she could be totally freaking out right now... but I suppose this isn't technically her first day in this world either.

"The magician guy... was he kind to you?" I ask gently, as she leans forward to sip the lemonade on the table.

"He slapped me and pulled my hair once because he got drunk and was annoyed about money or something and blamed me... but other than that nothing else thankfully... the worst part of it all was the cold nights sleeping in that damn cage. He would let me out once a day to stretch my legs and use the bathroom. I didn't eat or have any water either and the weather here is amazing so I was convinced I would die eventually of sun stroke or dehydration!" She explains with a sigh, as I look to the floor.

"I'm sorry Lily." I state, as she stands to come closer to me.

"Stop apologising! I'm glad I found you before it got worse for me... especially here... you seem different already Dani… in a good way I mean… and it's only been a matter of days since we last seen each other! That man in there must be good for you and I can see that! I appreciate you offering to help with my Mom too..." She takes my hand and squeezes it softly, offering me a comforting Lily smile - the same one I had missed.

"Not to mention that you now also might have a big hot mate waiting for you too! I don't think I've seen an ugly guy around here since I arrived!" I laugh out loud as she joins me.

"Doll I heard that! Watch it!" The doors slide open, revealing Axels stern face as he growls slightly at the comment causing me to blush.

None could compare to him that was for sure anyway…

Oops...

"Anyway! You said she has a mate too then?!" I stand to ask him in excitement, as Lily shifts to stand behind me slightly.

She was probably blushing furiously right now and I couldn't blame her - I think Axel makes me blush every single hour of the day!

"Come on!" He smirks, as he turns on his heels and heads for our bedroom door.

I pull Lily along with me as her hand heats up in mine from the nerves. She was now sweating like a chocolate bar left out in the sun!

"Lily chill yourself out it won't be that bad you just have to say hi!" I whisper back to her, knowing fine well that Axel could hear every word anyway.

"What if he's old or creepy!" Lily complains as she whispers back, following us into the elevator.

I hear Axel chuckle slightly at her comment, causing me to stare up at him curiously. What was he up to exactly? He looked far too smug!

"Ladies..." He gestures for us to go first as the doors ding open, before we step out to follow him towards the back garden.

Are we going for a walk or something? Maybe showing her around the flower garden whilst we wait? I'm sure she would love that just as much as I do!

I continue to drag Lily along behind me, stepping outside to face the large quiet garden. It was peaceful this morning and I wasn't sure where anyone was today - I hadn't seen anyone other than Lily and Axel so far.

We walk down the steps before coming to a halt on the grass.

"Axel? What's going on? Can we show Lily the flower garden or something?" I ask, seeing that nobody was around.

"Nah just wait here!" He states checking his watch.

I glance around, continuing to hold Lilys sweating hand in my own as she looks around curiously taking in the view.

Just as I was growing impatient, I look ahead and suddenly see a shirtless figure in the distance emerging from the far away tree line causing me to squint. Who the hell is that!

I feel Lily shift behind me slightly, nervous at the man approaching as he wipes his face with the shirt in his hands.

He soon gets closer before I sigh in relief.

It was only Nolan.

"Are we meeting Nolan?" I question, as Axel makes eye contact with me smugly.

What is his deal today!

"Me and you aren't no... we have other plans today doll!" He shrugs, as Nolan comes to a halt a few metres away from us - his eyes now bulging out of his head.

Oh shit!

Wait a damn minute!

I follow his gaze leading directly behind me... he was staring at Lily! My Lily!

Axel was talking about Nolan! Nolan is Lilys god damn mate! I could practically feel the butterfly's for her at this point! It made it even better that I already sort of knew him and knew that he was harmless! He was perfect for her!

"Uh so... Lily this is Nolan, Nolan meet Lily!" I break the awkward silence by introducing them first.

I reluctantly release Lilys shaking hand, moving closer to Axel - successfully exposing her to him as Nolan eyes her from head to toe.

He just had to be shirtless and sweaty for this didn't he... I just knew that Lily would be screaming inside right now but her face looked terrified.

"Nice to meet you Lily." Nolan nods after a moment, offering her a pearly smile as I watch her hand tremble by her side.

I cannot believe what I am witnessing right now!

"Y-Yes... nice to... meet you!" I almost die hearing her stutter, knowing all too well how nervous she felt right now.

"Would you like to walk with me? I can show you the flower garden? I promise I'm not as scary as I look." Nolan soon finds his confidence, offering her a wink as Lilys face reddens again.

I hear Axel scoff at his comment, as he prepared himself to make a remark about how he's probably not scary and that he's just a wimp but I send a sharp elbow to his side to prevent his tongue from ruining their moment.

"S-Sure." She looks to me as I send her a nod of approval.

I rush to hug her softly.

"You'll be fine he's a great guy... I'll be here when you get back!" I whisper to her quickly, offering her slight comfort as her shoulders release slightly in my hold.

I grin like the Cheshire Cat as she shakily walks towards him - taking his large outstretched hand in hers.

"Ok doll... whilst they are away... we need to talk!"