Free Ancient Guardians The Legacy of the Key by SL Morgan Page A

leaving Reece less intimidated to be in it. A long sofa with
matching chairs had been arranged in front of a fireplace. The sofa and
matching elegant chairs were upholstered with silk-like fabric, cream in color,
and outlined in a darkly-polished, ornately-carved wood. The furniture was so
rich and exquisite, she was afraid to touch it.
    Rich ornaments of
vases and sculptures were subtly placed on free-standing marble topped tables
throughout. Four large arcaded windows were adorned with a rich silk fabric, and
pulled up on each side to give a subtle view of the Palace gardens and wooded
hills that were situated at the backside of the Palace.
    Reece was
overwhelmed by the grandeur of the room and had forgotten she should be afraid
to sit on the fine, rich furniture. So it was when she had turned to sit on the
sofa, that she heard a shy voice. “You must be Miss Bryant?”
      A young maiden,
who, if Reece were to guess, was around the age of seventeen; approached her,
carrying a tea tray. She was a picture of flawless beauty; with soft, white
skin, and long, dark hair.
      “Yes, I am. Thank
you.”
    “My name is
Jasmeen, and I am here for anything you may require.” The young maiden set the
tray on a small table next to the sofa. She poured steaming hot tea into a
porcelain cup, and handed the cup with a saucer to Reece. “First things first,”
Jasmeen smiled brightly, “I am under orders to make sure you are completely
rejuvenated prior to dinner this evening.”
    “Thank you, I
think.”
    Jasmeen narrowed
her eyes, studying the clothing Reece wore. She spoke confidently. “I would
love to take you on a tour of your rooms, but I believe there are more pressing
issues to be handled before that. First, I have arranged a nice warm bath, and
then you need a change of clothes.”
    Reece looked down
at the running ensemble she had thrown together earlier that day. “That may be
a problem. I didn’t have a chance to pack my bags for this little vacation. I’m
afraid to admit, this is all I have to wear.”
      Jasmeen giggled
in return. “Miss Bryant, as we prepared for your arrival, we took your wardrobe
into consideration. I have a closet filled with fashionable garments that will
fit you perfectly.”
    Reece chuckled.
“Well then, I guess I can’t argue.”
    Jasmeen smiled
kindly at Reece, “Come, follow me. I have a bath already drawn for you.”
    Reece stood, and
followed the vibrant, young maiden through a door, which opened into a small
hallway.
    “The water is a
perfect temperature, and I believe you will feel much more rejuvenated when you
are done.” Jasmeen proclaimed while opening a door to their left.
    Reece’s
jaw dropped open, not only at the size of this particular room, but at the
objects in it. Why am I surprised? Nothing should surprise me in this place
anymore. Claiming the entire length of the wall in front of them was a
rectangular marble tub, sitting up on an elevated surface. Four marble steps
led up to where candles were lit and placed in tall glass containers placed
around the thick sides of the extravagant bath. She was thankful to find they had
showers here as well, as a large enclosed area, surrounded by clear glass on
three sides was perfectly centered on the back wall to her right. The wall to
her left had a decorative door and further down, a pedestal sink sat in front
of a large oval mirror.
    “Through that door,
you will find the lavatory.” Jasmeen advised as she led Reece toward the
enormous tub. She reached down and picked up a porcelain container, “This
solution will cleanse your hair, and soften it as well,” She pointed toward
four round soap-like objects, “Those will not only help to cleanse your body,
but rejuvenate and eliminate any fatigue in it as well.” She looked at Reece
and smiled.
    “Wow, thank you.”
    “You have plenty of
time before dinner is served, so relax and indulge yourself,” Jasmeen pointed
down to where she had placed two neatly folded