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My Protector Alanea Alder 16180K 2023-09-01

"Thank the Gods you’re almost back to normal If you had been any slower this could have been bad," she heard Keelan say

"I’m so sorry" Colton’s voice sounded contrite

"It wasn’t your fault Colton I think the increase in blood has helped I can’t wait to get back to norhtly bitter

"Think of it this hen you’re done, you’ll be this new, even more badass version of the Gavriel that everyone already fears," Keelan said, sounding ah I don’t like feeling out of control," she heard herher scent towards the"There you are! I was looking for you What happened to your head?" she asked trying to sound nonchalant She needed to figure out a way to get Gavriel to feed fro in that was keeping him safe, it was her blood If he needed to feed from her three times a day so that he could defend himself then she would force him if she had to

Gavriel turned to her face neutral "Just ato get even with "

Colton winced "I said I was sorry"

Keelan clapped Colton on the back "Coured out so out his second in corounds

"I said I was sorry!" Colton coht a hand up and gingerly touched his wound

She stepped closer and lowered her voice "Are you sure you’re okay?"

He pulled her close and began rubbing her arms "Yes I’m fine, just a nick It should be healed by dinner Why are you outside?" he asked

She rested her head on his shoulder enjoying his simple touch "Meryn called Adair about the trainees They will be arriving touessed

"You got it Aiden said all of you would be helping to clear out rooo inside and I need to help Aiden with drills I may not be able to spar but I can help correct others" He stood and kept one arrounds Aiden was trying to get one of the wooden swords away from Meryn who held it up at eye level in what looked to be a sao in now, see here’s Elizabeth" Aiden, despite the cold had sweat beaded across his forehead

"Size e ht the sword down htsaber noises

Aiden looked heavenward "I still don’t understand you!"

Meryn swung the sword around in a ainst her invisible opponent The other men cheered her on Elizabeth took pity on Aiden She kissed Gavriel on the cheek "Be careful" He nodded She stepped up to the training area "Much to learn you still have, uess you’re right" She handed the sword off to Colton "Try not to kill any of our warriors," she teased Colton groaned