It’s sweet and something that I wouldn’t have expected of the old Rik. The one I used to think he was. Now, having watched him in different scenarios, in different ways, being supportive and being a leader, I’m not surprised. We turn and begin cheering for the other warriors. We make appropriate ‘o
When my father and I arrive at training on Friday morning, the first thing I see is Cara dressed for a workout. The second thing I notice is that everyone is quiet and Cara is verbally clashing with her father. I come to stand behind her. If she wants to train, I will train with her. I can make sur
I look sheepishly at her as I open her door. “It is, but to be honest, I didn’t expect it. I’d been looking at it for a while, planning to buy it for myself one day, but apparently nothing gets past my mother.” She slides in and I close her door. On my way around the car, I put her bag in the trunk
Rik picks me up, right on time. I head out to meet him and he seems perturbed, jogging up to me and taking my bag. He kisses me on the nose and I blush. Romantic Rik is bewitching. He opens the door for me. Ok, I can totally get into Gentleman Rik as well. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t like the a
I am having the best day! Every time I see Cara, I’m stealing a kiss. She doesn’t seem bothered by it and actually seems to start waiting for me to kiss her. By lunch, I’m on a high. I’ve grabbed a couple of minutes to make plans for dinner tonight and I called in a favor with my mom to make Cara’s
“Dad. Have you forgotten that I’m HIS Guardian, not the other way around? Shouldn’t you be threatening me to keep him safe?” I can’t help my smirk. Cara can’t see it, but Clint can. He looks past me at Cara again. “First, you’re not back to full strength yet. Second, he’s taking you out as a date,
Dad goes easy on me in training, but it still feels good. As I work to get my body stronger, it is helping to make Artemis stronger as well. She’s back in my mind full time, but not yet strong enough to shift. After training, I skip the bath for a shower, knowing I’ll need time to do my hair and ma
Rik walks up, smiling at my expression. I’m sure I look like I am in awe, and I am. It’s beautiful. He takes my hand and walks us inside. I’m surprised and happy to see Tamara at the hostess stand. She smiles as we walk in. “Alpha, Lu…Cara, welcome to Ethereal.” “Tamara.” I smile at her. “It’s so