-Josie-

Kaden sits in the seat across from me on the plane. Saying goodbye to my parents was harder than I had anticipated. Kile was busy with work in a different province so I didn't get to see him, I said goodbye to him over the phone. I know it was hard for Kaden too but the excitement on Kaden's face as he goes through some documents about his first few meetings makes all of it worthwhile.

"Excuse me, can I please have some coffee?" I ask the flight attendant who begins to leave only to be stopped by Kaden, "One cup for me too, please."

The coffee does little to keep me awake and I fall asleep halfway into the flight.

"Josie." I hear Kaden say and then feel him press a kiss to my head as I blink open my eyes.

He's sitting next to me and my head's resting on his shoulder. I sit up and run a hand over my hair to make sure it's still in place and mercifully the pins held on.

"You looked so peaceful but we're about to land." He says and kisses my cheek.

I give him a small smile as I buckle in my seatbelt and then turn to look out of my window. This is my first time traveling out of Illea and my body is packed with nerves, jitters and excitement at the prospect of setting foot in a foreign country.

We left Angeles late at night so when we step out of the plane, it's morning in Paris. There are French guards waiting our arrival along with several officials that I can recall names of from our pre-departure briefings. In addition, we have our own staff with us, some guards from Illea and a royal advisor. Kaden's butler and Amarna that arrived a few days before us to set up the house before we arrived.

We greet the French officials and guards before getting into the waiting cars and leaving for our new house. But once it comes into view, I realize that 'house' is an understatement. It's more of an estate, with the residential unit in the center and gardens around it.

Kaden laughs softly when he hears my little gasp at the sight.

"Royals do have certain standards. Even when we're not in our own country." He smiles at me but I'm already beaming. The estate is marvelous.

The car stops outside the front entrance of the residential unit and we head inside. Amarna and John, Kaden's butler are waiting for us just inside and bow their heads in greeting.

"I have to step out to meet with some officials, it that okay?" Kaden turns to me.

I nod, "Of course. I'm dying to look around."

Despite the helpers and guards standing by he pulls me in for a kiss and then gives me a sneaky wink before walking out of the doors again with a guard in tow.

I turn to Amarna, "Can you please show me to my room?"

"This way, Your Highness." She leads the way.

We walk into the hallway that leads out of the foyer and then take the stairs that are leading up from there. There are five doors, all open except two which must be Kaden and my bedrooms.

"This is yours, Your Highness. I have already set up your wardrobe and vanity." Amarna proudly announces.

"Thank you, Amarna." I smile at her, "Can you please find me something more comfortable to wear? I wish to take a nap and then you can show me around the house."

"Of course, Your Highness." She hurries into the closet attached to my room and walks out a moment later holding a cotton blouse and trousers.

I gratefully change into them and then climb into bed without even excusing Amarna and immediately fall asleep.