CHAPTERTHIRTY-TWO
With bacon hanging out of my mouth, I peered at the entrance. Godric and Poppy walked into the kitchen, hand in hand, completely relaxed, nothing indicating on their expressions that merely thirty minutes ago, I had knocked Poppy to the ground.
Mentally, I sighed in relief.
I still wanted to apologize, though.
She came to sit down next to me while Godric strolled across the kitchen to refill his coffee. She glanced at the white tiger sitting next to me, and stated, “You’ve got a strong mate.”
Finn nodded. “Thank you.”
Finally, she turned her attention toward me.
I quickly finished chewing my bacon.
“I’ll keep training you. Don’t worry.”
Instant happiness made me smile. “Thank you. I appreciate it.”
She lifted a finger into the air. “And you have strength. We can work with that, build on it.”
“When do you want to try again?” I asked cautiously.
“We can start as soon as you’re done with your breakfast.”
“Really?”
Poppy nodded. “I’m not mad at you. I’m mad at myself.”
I nodded. “I understand that. If my students in class start failing one section—all of them failing—then I’m the same way. I know I’m doing something wrong.”
“Exactly. I’ll alter our training now.”
I lifted another piece of bacon to my mouth. “So what’s next for us?”
“I want to teach you how to fall. We may be immortal, but a broken bone still hurts—from what Godric has told me.”
“This will be fun,” I drawled, grinning. “Is this payback?”
She nibbled on her bottom lip. “Maybe a little.”
“Just don’t hurt her,” Finn complained. “Okay?”
“I’ll do my best,” Poppy promised.
Godric sat down next to her and placed his arm over the back of her chair. He cast a glance in my direction. “I apologize if I frightened you, Mina.”
“There’s no need to apologize. I can handle a nasty look thrown my way.” I smiled to reassure him. “You were only reacting to your mate being hurt.”
He nodded. “Thank you for understanding.”
Since he had apologized, perhaps I should too…
I turned my attention to the woman I had hurt. “Poppy, I’m sorry I—”
She held up a quick hand, stopping me. “Don’t.”
I shut my mouth and nodded.
