Chapter 81

***POV: Tobias***

With that difficult conversation wrapped up and having gone easier than expected, we gather our few things and head out of the training arena. I am ecstatic and leaving feeling far lighter than when I came in. I know that Cole was one of my biggest barriers in my pursuit of Imogen. My thoughts drift to her and what her day with the girl must be going. I have no doubt that Amara and Violet are taking good care of her, and will give me all their opinions.

Cyrus clears his throat. “Cole, one question, what did Charlotte want with you?”

Cole stops and looks at him, clearly surprised. “Well, she was impressed with the fact that I kicked Trent’s ass.”

We all laughed in unison, the kind of relaxed laughter that friends would share easily.

“In all seriousness, she wants me to consider working for her. She said her people need training in hand to hand combat skills, so basically it was a job offer.”

I look over at Cyrus, both of us thinking of the implications of those words.