Friday, January 17th, The Year 2220

Drake's POV

Just great. I hope my sisters are alive.

"Do either of you know the name of the cruise ship?" The king asked.

"It's in my phone upstairs in my room. I didn't want to bring it to the table. I'll go get it."

"Dylon, take Kairius to his room, quickly."

"Yes, ma'am," he said to my mother. "We'll take the secret entrance."

"Yeah right." I followed my personal assistant, and I say assistant because I don't want to say, servant, into the kitchen. He pulled a lever near the entrance door, which looks like a light switch. We entered the passageway, and boy is it massive.

It has doors on each side. I guess I will have a tour of this one day. Then, we took a flight of stairs and walked down another massive hallway.

"Each door is painted a different color for a reason. Here is your room. Here is a hint - always remember 2 blue. The 2 is for the second floor. I'll give you a tour later."

Sure enough, I opened the door to my room. I quickly grabbed my phone, then shut the door back. We walked back the same way we came.

"The kitchen must be 1 green."

"You catch on quick, Kairius."

I opened the kitchen's hidden door, then we walked back to the dining room.

After taking a seat, I searched my phone for the text message that Brooke sent to us.

"Okay, I found the text. The name of the cruise ship is Chara 4. Here is a picture of the ship. And, there is another text with the route the ship took." I passed my phone to my parents. Then, they passed it to the king and queen.

"Okay, we will send a crew to Ralmainia to inquire about the cruise ship."

"Uh, mom and dad, can Max and I be a part of the crew? We feel helpless not being able to participate in finding our sisters. And, I can show them the messages that Brooke sent me."

"Would that be wise? It's bad enough the girls and Tristian are missing." The queen said.

Max and I got on our knees and pleaded with our parents. "Please, please, please? It's hard sitting back and watching the search come up empty."

Mom and dad were silent for a bit, then answered, "Your personal servants are going with you. And, at least 4 bodyguards as well. You are to communicate with us at all times, understand? Thankfully, both of you are safe. I will not lose you as well."

"We will. I promise."

"Good. I want both of you to be ready to leave tomorrow morning after breakfast. And, don't do anything stupid while out there."

"Yes, mother."

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Saturday, January 18th, The Year 2220

I don't know about Max, but I sure didn't get any sleep last night. I still can't get out of my mind that we are a part of a royal family.

After showering and getting dressed, I went downstairs for breakfast. This time, I tried to take the secret passageway. The kitchen is 1 green.

Both of my parents were there. And, so was Max.

"Good morning, everyone." As soon as I sat down, Dylon brought me a plate of breakfast. "Uh, thank you. I could have gotten that myself."

"It's my responsibility to get whatever you need. Your clothes for the trip have already been packed."

"He's right, son. It's going to take time for both you and your brother to adjust. Now, the limo will leave in an hour to take you to the ship. I want one of you to call me immediately when you arrive on the ship. Understand?"

"Yes, mother."

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Max's POV

While in the limo to the ship, Drake and I couldn't help but admire how beautiful Paerus - manicured lawns that were immaculate, beautiful trees, clean streets, and sidewalks, etc...... Oh, and I can't forget the women, plentiful and beautiful in all races.

The limo came to a stop. There was a security team in front of the limo, and one in the back. Drake and I waited until the limo doors were opened.

"Is this a private spaceport or something?" I asked out loud, hoping someone would answer.

"Yes, it is. The only ones that have access to it are the king, his family, your parents, and family," one of the bodyguards says as we boarded the ship.

Drake and I were then escorted to our rooms. "Master Tamesis and Kairius, these are your quarters for the trip. If you need anything during the trip, please don't hesitate to ask. We have plenty of supplies on board for the week-long trip. Once in the air, I will come back to give you both a tour. Please, enjoy the ride."

"Uh, Dylon, please just call us by our first name. Your saying master is not necessary."

"But, that's how we are to greet a member of the royal family, per orders from the king and queen."

He looks serious about what he just said. I guess I need to get used to it. "Fine. I don't want you to break a rule. I'm going to take a nap."

When I opened the door to my room, it is almost the same size as the bedroom at the castle or whatever they call it. Well, before my nap, I better call my parents."

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Asher's POV

I was able to move Brooke and Dalis to our room last night. Brooke is upstairs and still asleep, but a little girl named Dalis is wide awake, crying. I have been up, walking her around the living room and kitchen. I have a bottle warming up for her.

"Ssh, don't cry, little one. Daddy has got you." I notice the one time I gave Dalis a bottle of cold milk, she did not like it. She likes her milk warm.

"Good morning, Asher. You look tired. I'll watch Dalis so you can get some rest. It's auntie time."

"Thanks, Simone. The bottle is just about the right temperature." I handed Dalis to Aunt Simone. I sure did go right up to our room and joined Brooke in getting some sleep.

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12:00 pm

I woke up to hands running through my hair and a kiss on my cheek. "Hey, baby daddy, where is Dalis?"

"Spending time with Aunt Simone so we can get some rest. How are you feeling?"

"Glad that I am upstairs. Simone said that I could try moving around. So, later today will you help me?"

"Of course. How about just walking around the room?"

"That's a start."

"It's lunchtime. What would you like to eat?"

"No hot food yet. So, a sandwich is fine. Asher, actually can you help me sit in the chair near the window, now?"

"Sure." Brooke took the cover off her as I walked to her side of the bed. First, I had to help her sit up, which I made sure to do slowly. She winced a little, so I paused for a few minutes.

"I'm going to slowly twist your legs. Then, I want you to wrap your arms around me, and I'll do the same to you."

Brooke's POV

Oh my gosh! Even though Asher went slow, it still hurt.

"Brooke, are you sure about getting up?"

"Yes, I'm sure." I wrapped my arms around him. Asher then wrapped his arms around me. He took his time lifting me off the bed. "Ouch."

While Asher and I held hands, like a sloth, I slowly walked over to the chair.

"Take your time sitting, love."

I sure did take my time, but it felt good to sit up.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome. I'll be right back." Asher then left the room. I looked out the window. After a few minutes, I saw figures walking towards the house. Oh no!!! No! No!

As soon as Asher came back, "Jason is approaching the house, Asher. And, he has several people with him. What's going to happen?"

"We are almost finished the underground home area. I'll take you and Dalis down tonight. He is starting his campaign to take you away from me."

"I don't want to go with him. I have a baby to care for. She's so small. I don't feel like eating because the sight of Jason makes me sick."

"Brooke, love he doesn't care about you, Dalis, or anyone in this house. He only cares about himself. Eat a few bites because you didn't have breakfast. Let me, Caspian, and Taylor worry about Jason. As long as the electric fence works, we will be okay."

As I tried to eat my sandwich, we heard a knock on the door. "Dalis misses her mommy and daddy, so I brought her up."

Simone brought Dalis in the room with a bottle. Asher moved the tray of food and Simone placed Dalis in my arms.

"Simone, will you take Dalis to the shelter, and I will carry Brooke? Then, we, meaning the guys will help you, Neris, and Chanelle. Jason is starting his pursuit of Brooke. He's outside now."

We looked back out the window. Jason has men walking around the property to find a way inside.

Asher's POV

"I'll pack a few things for both you and Dalis. Eat some more of your sandwich, love. And, don't look out the window."

Simone carried Dalis away while I packed some things. For Dalis, she didn't really have much, so the ladies made clothes for her with most of the curtains or other material we could find. Hey, it may not be fashionable, but we will get Dalis everything she needs when we leave this dreadful place.

"Asher, for me just throw whatever you can in a bag, for now. And, I will need underwear and bathroom supplies too."

I threw what I could of Brooke's in a separate bag after packing for Dalis. Then, I went to pack things for us all from the bathroom.

"Brooke I'm taking you after you are done eating, then come back for the bags."

"Okay, that's fine. Can you pull down the shade?"

I walked over to pull down the shade. "Wrap your right arm around my neck. I'm sorry if you feel any pain when I lift you."

"Oh gosh!" Brooke said as I lifted her in my arms. Then, I carried her down the stairs, and then down the basement stairs.

The door to the secret passageway was open.

"No wonder you always came to our room sweaty and tired. You guys did an amazing job with what was available to use."

We walked down the path. "This is the main area. We took a few pieces from each room and placed it in here. The main areas, such as bedrooms, bathrooms, and dining areas are finished."

"I have not just a sexy man, but a smart one as well. We'll manage with what we have."

I took Brooke to our underground room. "I'll bring the mattress down, but for now I'll sit you in the chair."

I sat Brooke down, gently. "Ouch."

"Sorry, love. I'll be right back with the mattress."

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On my last trip upstairs, I just happened to look outside. Jason and his idiots were still outside. They even set up a camp. This is getting ridiculous.

"Chanelle, I'll be right down. Jason is still outside. Enough is enough."

"Asher, you can't go outside by yourself."

"Chanelle, I can't risk you getting hurt."

"Asher, either I go with you or neither of us will go."

"Ugh, we'll make it quick. Stay right by my side." We put down the bags that were in our hands. I opened the door, then we walked out close to the fence.

"Leave my sister alone, Jason!!! She doesn't want you!!! She is happy with Asher and Dalis! Where do you get off claiming Brooke as yours?!" Chanelle yelled.

"I know she doesn't, but don't care!! You have no idea who I am, so you might want to shut up!"

"Jason, you can have any woman you want, except Brooke. She's mine!!! And, just delivered our daughter!!"

"That's not my problem! It's only a matter of time before I get what I want, Asher!!!!! You should have stayed away! I would have already had her and been on my way back to my planet! I can't stand being around you, disgusting people! You messed up my plans Asher!!"

"Over my dead body are you taking Brooke away from me and our daughter!!!"

Jason and his crew began to laugh.

"Consider your death a done deal! I will have Brooke. Count on it! Your silly daughter is about to be parent-less!!"

"Chanelle, let's go inside. It's no use. We need to protect Brooke at all costs."

"I agree, but why is he so insistent on taking Brooke? Is she some kind of special person that we don't know? Maybe she is a future queen who will ruin the planet Jason is from."

"I wonder the same thing. And, he said on his way to his planet? Where is he from?"

Maybe, I should finally confess to everyone where we truly are from. And, who we are.

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