Not wanting to reprimand him in front of his workers, Ariel whispered in his ears;

"Why are you being so harsh to them? They're being so respectful already?"

"If I don't, they'd do as they please," he replied.

One maid came towards them and held out her hand.

"You must be very tired from the journey. I've prepared a bath for you to calm your nerves. If you would please follow me upstairs, to help you take the bath," she said to Ariel.

"Oh, thank you very much. I…"

Dylan's grip tightened on her waist and he drew her closer.

"Let's do that later. I want to show her the...