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She nods. “I do.”
“You can’t go there alone. You need to take me or a security person with you.”
She nods again.
“Luka, I wasn’t born in this world like you. It’s new to me, but I’m a fast learner.”
I chuckle. “Yes, I noticed that about you. You have an incredible ability to adapt and find a way to be the strongest version of yourself in any situation. It’s admirable.”
She blushes, her cheeks turning soft pink.
I push my food around the plate for a minute, then an idea strikes me. “Have you ever shot a gun before?” I ask, remembering how awkward she was holding the one in my weapons room when she threatened me.It feels like a year ago.
“No.”
“Would you like to learn?”
She perks up, sitting straighter in her seat. “Definitely. Do you know someone who can teach me?”
I laugh. “I’ll teach you. And some self-defense moves too. There is no harm in making yourself stronger—in being prepared.”
“That would be amazing,” she says excitedly, her eyes shining.
There is my Rose.
My beautiful Rose.
Bright eyes and a wide smile.
“I’ll call Mila after dinner and make arrangements for her to come and watch Lily. Then you and I can have a lesson together,” I grin. “I won’t make it easy for you.” I wink at her across the table, and her eyes widen with amusement.
“I think I might surprise you,” she sasses back at me.
“You do have a habit of surprising me,” I muse.
Rose reaches out and brushes her fingers through Lily’s hair. Our daughter turns towards her mother. “Did you hear that, baby? Mommy is going to learn how to be a superhero.”
“Will you fly?” she asks.
“You never know. Anything is possible.” She glances at me as she says this.
Anything is possible.
It’s been better than a good day. It’s been an incredible day.
Before I go to bed, I call Mila. She’s coming in the morning to take care of Lily.
Tomorrow, Rose and I are going to spend the day together in close quarters, and I could not be more pleased about it. Obviously, I want her to learn how to take care of herself, but more than that, I’m happy she wants to spend that time with me. The more time I get with her, the more chance I have of making things right.
I fall asleep easily, excited for the day ahead.
Chapter 14 - Rose
“Where are we training?” I ask, standing in the kitchen, dressed in my tight workout pants and a crop top. I’m excited and taking this very seriously. This is one of the keys to me feeling safe in this world, and I’m grateful he offered.
“There is a shooting range behind the house, near the back of the property. And a gym,” Luka says, sipping his coffee. He’s wearing black sweatpants and a tight black T-shirt. He looks incredible. I’m already reacting to him in ways I shouldn’t be, my mind taunting me with the memory of what he did to my body a few days ago.
“There’s a gym here?” I ask in shock.
