Page 215 of The Lost Ones

“This lesson we have a slight shake up. Robbie has come to me and would like to issue a challenge to Erin.” He says seriously.

I can feel my guys tense around me, even Cole scowls.

“Like hell!”Nate says through the Bond lines.

“We thought this might happen.”I remind them all. “I’ve got this.”

“I don’t like this.”Damon says tightly.

“I know but Harry is always reminding us not to show weakness. She has to.”Dash says logical as ever but his voice is tight with worry and anger at Robbie for calling me out.

“Fine.”Jett growls, his anger more than prevalent.

Robbie has been practically chewing at the damn bit to get at me since we first fucking arrived here. He was the only person who had a shield gift before I arrived. I wouldn’t exactly say that my gift is stronger it just works in a different way. He’s pissed I’ve stolen his thunder or some shit.

“Do you accept?” C asks, raising his eyebrow.

“Yes.” I reply stepping towards the mat that Robbie is already on. He seems momentarily surprised that I agreed.

“Very well. The fight is until one of you is knocked out. Begin.” He orders with no preamble.

Robbie charges at me and I immediately throw up a shield making him bounce off of it, before he hits the floor he manages to right himself and flips landing on his feet. I’m already coming for him though and I manage to get two good hits in before he catches me in the side with a powerful hit of his own that makes me stagger. One of my men growls menacingly. I can’t let it distract me though and I hope that either Cole or C is doing something to make sure that they stay put and don’t interfere.

The fight goes on for a while longer both of us fairly evenly matched, I’m starting to tire and I look for any advantage to take him down. Finally he gives it to me as he drops his guard on his right side and I take the opportunity I use my magic to add extra force to my punch I duck as he aims one for my head and strike his temple. The extra oompf from my magic has him out cold on the mat.

C calls it and has the class dispersing to start their own sparring sessions.

“Good job Erin.” He says as he turns a blind eye to my guys as they all surround me I know we wont get the reprieve for very long.

“I hated that even though you kicked ass.” Jett says as he pulls me close and dips his head biting my bottom lip when I gasp he takes full advantage and his tongue strokes mine as he pulls me closer, when I pull back I barely have time to catch my breath before Dash’s lips are on mine ina kiss that ignites my very soul. His hand gently grips the front of my throat and I also detonate.

Its been far to fucking long.

“Sparring now.” C barks, although Id like to think he sounds mildly amused. “Unless of course you plan to unleash your gifts on the whole of the gym?”

“Whoops.” I say.

“No regrets.” Dash grins strutting off to his mat and sparring partner.

“So unfair.” Damon groans, “Later I want my kiss Red.”

He says making me chuckle.

C gives us the stink eye and we all disperse.

Chapter Sixteen

Kysen

Its kind of like one of those old horror movies when the door opens and there’s no one there. I share a look with the others. It’s strange, obviously I haven’t known the guys and Sage for long but there’s a similar connection to them as there is to my brothers. It not as strong and it is a different kind of bond but its still there.

I know that Sage knows more than she’s letting on but I also know that she can’t tell me because of the goddess. If she went against that and told me what was going on, why I can hear them when they talk through the Bond lines sometimes, then not only would she risk the wrath of a goddess but she could also change that outcome completely and changing that outcome could have a disastrous effect on several other outcomes. I’m not going to risk it and besides I’m used to have weird hints and being told to go to random places out of the blue thanks to Ty and his gift.

“We aren’t going to find anything out if we just stand here.” Kai mutters out the side of his mouth and I chuckle quietly earning a warning look from Jax that has me smirking and him looking embarrassed.

Its so obvious to everyone around them that they have a thing for each other but it’s also clear that they aren’t ready to admit it to themselves. So I will refrain from meddling. At least for now, I have a feeling that if they start to get ridiculous with it that Sage will be the one wanting to meddle and I’m more than happy to help.

“Your idea you first.” Sage smirks.