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Chapter 48: To The Moon & Back

Playlist for this Chapter: Getaway Car by Taylor Swift.

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When the plane landed. we were met by an overly excitedJake who led us to a very large estate. I looked at it in awe, practically jumping in excitement.

When the car stopped in front it didn't take me a second to get out and look at the huge mansion. Nico observed me and was amused by my behavior.

"Is this your house?" I asked him and he nodded, offering me his hand. I took it and we were met by a man with silver-grey hair in a suit.

"Mr. King, it's good to see you again." He said and Nico nodded. The man looked over to me and gave me a warm smile.

"This is Dove. Get everything prepared for her. I want the absolute best for my girl, understood?" Nico instructed him and he gave him a curt nod.

"It's nice to finally meet you, Ms. Winchester." He said and I frowned momentarily.

He knows me?

"Please, call me Dove. It's a pleasure to meet you too, um—" I looked over at Nico expectantly.

"Richard, he's the head of the household." He told me and I smiled at the kind man.

"Nice to meet you, Richard." I told him with a big smile and he stepped out of our way to let us pass. Nico led me up the stairs and into one of the many bedrooms in the hall.

"This is the east wing, it's where family members stay, and guests stay in the West wing." He told me and I looked around.

"It's so beautiful, everything is so lovely here." I said as I observed the golden chandeliers hanging down and the expensive art work hanging on the walls.

"I'm glad you like it." Nico said with a satisfied grin on his face.

"So I'll be staying in the West wing, yes?" I asked Nico who frowned.

"No, you'll be staying here, close to me." He told me.

"Alright, which room then? I desperately need a shower." I said, eyeing my casual and comfy clothes.

A bit too casual.

"Mine." Was all he said and led me into the master bedroom. I was awestruck by the modern furniture and the décor.

"Why in your room?" I asked him as I walked around to his bookshelf.

"Because we're together." He shrugged indifferently and I furrowed my eyebrows.

"Yeah but— are you sure?" I asked biting my lip and Nico walked over to me and took my hands in his.

"First of all, most of the people here already know we're together." He looked at me, brushing my hair back.

"And second, I honestly don't give a fuck about what they think, and neither should you." He said and I nodded slowly, taking it all in.

"Or are you not comfortable with me? There's no pressure, it's your choice, I won't push you to do something you don't want to." He said with a small smile but I noticed the disappointment and hurt in his voice.

I shook my head and gave him a dazzling smile.

"No." I said and he frowned.

"No as in...?" He raised his eyebrow and I laughed.

"No as in I'll stay with you, dummy!" I said laughing and he took a breath of relief.

"Oh, thank fuck, I couldn't imagine being away from you, even if you were in the next room." He said pulling me closer and embraced me, putting his chin on the top of my head.