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"Help! He’s gonna kill me!" she screeched

Gavriel, Darian and Colton ju their sidearms out Over their heads heavy footsteps thundered down the stairs

Aiden appeared in the doorway breathing hard "Where is h of relief and sat down Elizabeth noticed that none of the out from around Ryuu

Ryuu’s face was neutral "What did she do?" he asked

Aiden flushed Every second that he didn’t answer he grew redder and redder

Ryuu nodded "Ah Yes Well, think of it as a learning experience Now, I know that you will be doing your ’Blind man’s Bluff’ drills today so I’ve cooked extra bacon I put the fresh platter by your plate Would you prefer juice or water with breakfast?" he asked, deflecting Aiden’s attention away fro pleasantly surprised and sat doithout saying a word He reached out and scraped half the platter onto his plate "Orange juice will be fine," he grumbled He looked over to Ryuu and his ain "Get over here, you littleyet"

Meryn hesitated, gauging his mood Ryuu stepped to one side and scooted her forward Meryn walked over and sat down next to her ot hurt I didn’t know they snapped back like that" She took his hand and brought it to her face and rubbed her cheek against it like Elizabeth had seen Aiden do to Meryn many times

Aiden’s face softened "It’s okay, baby, no pere done"

Colton’s head went fro fro about what I think you’re talking about"

Aiden blushed and scowled at his best friend Colton and Darian busted out laughing Aiden, frowning, turned to Gavriel "I think these tant to do extra drills today"

Gavriel nodded "I owe Colton so we can let hi to hand out extra drills how about Keelan? Isn’t he late for breakfast?" Gavriel asked

Colton shot Gavriel a thankful glance before looking at Keelan’s empty seat "Maybe he overslept?"

Darian shook his head "He’s as in tune with the sun as I am, he would never oversleep"

"I’m here," Keelan said from the doorway When Elizabeth looked up she had to blink He couldn’t be? Why was?

"Keelan, why in the fuck are you purple?" Colton asked, taking the words out of herover to the table He flung hi "Seems Sascha and Quinn decided to setfor " The poor witch was a dark plum color from the tips of his hair and over every inch of exposed skin

Colton continued to laugh as Darian began poking at Keelan’s exposed skin "You’re really purple" Darian looked impressed