They went back to kindergarten after few hours. Geil, waitress, showed Aurora kitchen and how work there looks. They talked a lot. She never had someone to just talk about girl stuff. Geil was great girl with brown hair and big smile. She was very delicate towards her. But she can be also hard when it comes to dealing with drunk guys.

'How is it going with Geil?'

'Ok, she is very nice.'

'Good. Franc wasn't here today, but I'm sure he is going to give you this job. Stan is going to talk with him.'

'I thought that Stan is owner.'

'No, he has business at town. I'm working for him.'

'You... you shouldn't be at work today?'

'No, I don't have to be at work everyday. Listen... I'm sorry for offending you. I didn't know... about your story. Sorry.'

'It's ok. You gave me place to sleep. Thanks.'

'You don't have to thank me. I will give you bedroom, I will take couch at living room.'

'No! I'm smaller than you, I can take couch.'

'No discussion.'

Jenn got into car. All the way to shop she was talking happily about her day. Ilian let her and his daughter choose everything.

'You don't need any cosmetics?'

'No.'

'Give it a break. I will pay. Don't worry about money, ok?'

'Ilian... no, thanks.'

'You are living with me. I'm responsible for you. And for your needs. Don't protect yourself from help. Take what you need or I'm going to do this.'

She smiled and took shampoo with nive lavender smell, deodorant and toothbrush.

'You don't need this?' - he took body balm.

'No, really. Only those.'

'Ok, so I'm going to take it for you...'

'Ilian!'

He laugh. They looked like family. But only looked.

She made meat stew for them. Jenn was very happy with it and with cake for dessert. Ilian sat there feeling little bit guilty for using her like this, but happy. They were eating at Franc's bar or at friends house. After his wife left, they stopped using kitchen.

Aurora started cleaning after dinner.

'I’m going to help you.'

'You don't have to. Thanks.'

He shook his head and went to bedroom. He started taking his clothes and other things. Something in him wanted to be near her. He was happy seeing her, being around her. She brought new energy to house. His father were right, when he told him to go after her and take her. Jenn needs mother. Just for a moment. He needs someone too.

She was sitting on bed after shower. Jenn was on the floor, Aurora was brushing her hair before going to bed. When girl went to her room, he came in. He was wearing t-shirt with Mickey Mouse and shorts. She smiled.

'Thank you for clothes and cosmetics.'

'You don't need to thanks. How are your wounds?'

'Ok.'

'Can I look at them?'

He saw, that she doesn't feel comfortable with this situation, sitting in his t-shirt, which was too big for her. He took care of her wounds with first aid kit. His hands were so warm and nice.

Her thoughts went back to one night from castle. Sebastien grabbed her neck with cold hand. With other he ripped her dress off. She was trying to protect herself, but she knew there is no use in it. He throw her at floor and start kicking.

'Please, stop...' - she could barely talk.

He stopped for a moment.

'How I told you to call me?!'

'Master...'

'Ilian. I'm Ilian. Don't call me...with this word.'

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She looked in his eyes. She was back in bedroom at warm house.

'Sorry, I...'

'I know. You spaced out. Are you ok?'

'Thanks. I... I want to sleep...'

'What you was thinking about?'

'Emm... about my life at the castle. One of many days there... just came back to me, when you touched me...'

'My touch is similiar to vampires?' - Ilian was surprised and little bit sad.

'No! No! Really!'

She take his hand to her face. So warm. So safe. There is something in him... that she wished to be near him longer. He touched her gently, face, hair... She needed this. He was holding himself back as much as he could. He sat near her. Touched her leg.

'You're so warm...'

He move his hand under her t-shirt. It was a mistake. She got stiff, he could feel her fear again. She looked at floor, then at him. Her eyes were desperate. She knew, he wanted her. He gave her shelter, food, place to sleep and he is going to give her job. She must show him... her gratitude. She moved very close to him.

'If you want... please...'

She put his hand were it was before. He was surprised with her reaction and took her on his laps.

'Listen. Someone treated you like a toy. But you don't have to treat yourself like this. Respect yourself more, ok?'

He was hugging her.

'Tomorrow you don't have to wake up earlier. Jenn doesn't have kindergarten. She won't wake you up to make her breakfast.'

'Kids always getting up early.'

'How do you know?'

'Orphanage. I was taking care of kids, remember?'

'Right. Goodnight Aurora. I'm going to take care of her. She is my daughter after all.'

She fall asleep short moment, after he was gone. She hoped, Sebastien will never find her. Never. But in her dreams, he found her. She was fighting and screaming.

'Please no. No, please...' - she was crying.

She felt warm hands on her face and opened her eyes. One blue and one brown eye were looking at her.

'Shh... it's only a dream.'

'Sorry. Did I wake up Jenn?'

'No. You're safe with me.'

'Sorry.'

'You don't have to. Should I stay with you?'

She shook her head. He can't stay with her like with crying baby.

'Ehh, I'm going to stay anyway. Move yourself little bit.'

He lied down next to her. Not too close, but she could feel his warm body. He didn't go under blanket.

'You wont feel cold?'

He laughed.

'No. Go to sleep.'

She fall asleep again. She slept until morning. She opened her eyes to see dog again. She didn't notice him coming back home for night last evening. What is he doing in bed? Wolf looked at her. His eyes were just like Ilian's. He touched her hand with nose. She patted him. He looked happy. He showed her his belly and wanted more. She smiled and start playing with him.

'Where is your master, hm? He left us alone, and I don't even know what's your name boy.'

Wolf looked at her happy. She hugged him delicate and went to sleep again. When she woke up, he wasn't around. Ilian went in to wake her up.

'Hi. You need more time?'

'No, sorry. Can I help you with breakfast?'

'I have everything under control. Cereals with milk. Easy. Jenn wasn't too happy.'

'Where is...?'

'Who?'

'Dog. I mean... wolf. Very beutiful.'

Ilian laughed. He was in really good mood.

'I let him outside.'

He lied to her just a little. But what else he could say to her not to scare her?