98 - Treasure Hunt

**Aurora POV**

Today is an incredibly special day. I woke up just feeling like today was going to be one of those good days. I felt safe and I felt loved for the first time since I was a kid. And since I had my little outburst about two weeks ago, the guys have been very diligent about showing me just how much they want me and who am I to complain even though they are insatiable?

I was still in bed, the sheets covering my naked body. If I go to the mirror, I know I'll see my skin littered with marks from my men. Last night they covered almost every inch of my body from the neck down in love bites and Kai used some new toys which let's just say, the bed was pretty much a swimming pool. I can still feel their lips on my skin and I shiver at the sensation.

I lift myself to a sitting position and stretch my sore limbs. No one else is in the bed with me, all the pillows are cool to the touch, so I have been alone for a while.
I look at the clock on the bedside table and it reads 11:17 am. Damn! I must have been whipped last night; pun intended. I look around and we are back in our master bedroom and not the playroom which I know I passed out in.

I notice a white note folded on the end table, so I lean over and pick it up, the sheet still held tight against my naked flesh. It reads in beautiful cursive I know so well as Jason's:

***Our dearest Aurora,***
***The sun shining today will not nearly be as bright as your beautiful face. We are sorry we could not be with you when you woke up, but we promise to make it up to you tonight.***
***Inside the box next to this note, you find the start of a treasure hunt with tasks that you must complete to get to your biggest present of the day.***
***Enjoy, our sweet Queen. See you tonight.***
***XX***
***J C K B***

Oh, be still my heart!

I look over and sure enough, there is a large white box with a big purple bow. I pull the box onto the bed and lift the lid eagerly. Inside is a beautiful yellow knee-length, three-quarter sleeve sundress neatly folded. There is another folded note on top. It said:

Wear me after a relaxing time under the waterfalls. Then head down to the kitchen for your next task.

I grab the dress, making a quick stop to the closet to grab some lacy bra and panty set and head into the big luxury bathroom to take a quick shower.

I enter the bathroom to find the whole marble floor covered in bright red rose petals. A huge, like mountain huge, gift basket is on the counter with all sorts of girly pamper products, lots of vanilla-scented items (my favorite) and a huge fluffy white robe and matching slippers next to it. I see my name is embroidered in purple stitching on the left breast side.

I take out a few new products from the basket, like shampoo, and body wash. The guys got me laser hair removal a few months ago so luckily I don’t need a razor anymore. I turn on the shower, a giant waterfall feature comes out of the ceiling instead of a typical shower head. I love spending time in this bathroom. It's simply magical. The hot water cascading down my aching muscles did wonders for my soul.

After I clean myself with my new sweet-smelling products, I wrap myself in my robe and quickly finish my morning routine making sure to use the new lotions, toothbrush, and simple makeup products from the gift basket. I feel so refreshed and loved.

I braided my hair in a simple French braid that I know Kai loves. I got dressed and headed downstairs, practically skipping along the way. I still have Groucho and Grumpy following me but now they at least smile when I’m around. When I got to the main staircase, I saw another trail of rose petals, but this time they were white.

They led through several hallways straight to the kitchen. I opened the door and I was surprised to see Chef Alex, my friend and mentor busy with his hands in dough.
A huge buffet spread on the counter with all sorts of finger fruits, veggies, cold-cut meats, fried chicken, waffles, piles of meat, and countless sugary delights.

Chef looks up at me, smiling like a fool. I on the other hand am still standing in complete shock and awe.

"What is all of this?" I question.

"Happy to see you too Aurora!" Chef says happily, walking over to me, hands still caked in flour dust. He gives me a small peck on the cheek.

"Hello, Alex! It’s really good to see you. And thank you, Chef!" I say meekly. "Is this all for me?" Chef just nods and walks back to the counter, continuing his task, nodding at my question.

I walk over to the buffet and dish up many delectable delights. Fruits, chicken, bacon, a waffle and smother it in syrup. I sit at the little kitchen table and a maid comes and places a glass of orange juice and a cup of coffee in front of me along with a small blue velvet box and another white note. I say my thanks and enjoy the tunes Chef is blasting in the kitchen, enjoying the comfort foods and the company.

When I'm done, I take a moment to admire the box. It's long and rectangular. Not too thick. I open it and gasp. A beautiful tennis bracelet with glittering clear diamonds is nestled in the satin pillow. It's breathtaking.

I pull open the note and it reads.

***A token of our love is not enough to show you just how bright you sparkle.***
***Find and follow the blue satin ribbon to find your next surprise.***

I put the bracelet on with ease and look around the room. I finally see a bright blue bow on the door handle leading to outside in the garden. I get up and open the door to see the ribbon leading a path, so I hold it gently in my hand. I quickly say goodbye to Alex and start following it, my guards following behind at a comfortable distance.

It takes me through the garden. It winds around the rose bushes in twisty loops and even goes over the large fountain. I was not about to jump through the water but laughed knowing that one of the guys did to string it through the elaborate sculpture. It continues through the tulip patch before it stops briefly at my favorite bench by the magnolia tree. There is a book waiting on the bench with a big red bow on it. I pick it up and squeal. It's the first edition of The Secret Garden, one of my favorite books. I hold it tightly to my chest, my cheeks hurting with how much I have been smiling. I continue to follow the ribbon. It took me through the rest of the beautiful garden and the greenhouse before entering back into the house on the other side. It leads me through the East wing, through the game room, across the hall, around a corner I have never felt the need to venture to before, and it stops in front of a golden-painted door. Another big blue bow was resting on the handle. A simple note taped on the door reads.

***Through this door is yours to explore. Yours alone to adore.***
***A special treat awaits you inside.***

I open the door cautiously and see a beautiful golden room, with a floor to ceiling windows gracing the side. A huge two-story bookshelf filled with books on one wall, a rolling ladder and everything. There is a cozy seating area and a fireplace on the other side. All the art and craft supplies I could imagine sitting in the large corner cabinet. And I see there is a huge glass workbench in front of the window. On the wall next to the door is a mini kitchen with marble counters and a small island. This is my dream room. A place I can just be me. They did this for me! I am so not worthy, but I will enjoy this room and love it like a brainchild. I cannot wait to make things for the guys and come up with some new pranks too.

I wiped away the free-falling happy tears and gladly stepped into the room and looked around, touching everything. I even decided to roll on the beautiful golden-colored rug that covers the wood panel flooring. It was so fluffy!

Maybe twenty minutes later there is a knock at the door. I go to open it and there are three ladies dressed in matching purple scrubs and have a large trolley-like structure behind them.

"Good day Madam," one of them says. "Masters have asked us to pamper you today. We are to give you a massage as well as do your nails and will style your hair and makeup for tonight. Masters asked you to wear this" one of them holds up a gold garnet bag in her hand, "they said to be ready at 5 o'clock sharp."