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crap, I didn’t mean to hurt him like that. Regret and shame taking place of my irritated moment, I replied to him, “Sure, let’s take the small table at the back. Will that be okay?”
    “Yes, that will be fine,” he said. Nodding to Nanini and Lada, we walked to the small table at the back; it was always open because nobody liked it. In school this used to be my spot. I took a seat and Lotan took the one opposite me. We sat in silence for a moment.
    “I’m really sorry about yesterday. I didn’t mean to hurt you,” I started, just to break the ice.
    “Don’t worry, I have looked much worse than this before, I should apologize for scaring you like that. Didn’t mean to, I’m just used to all the rest going at me full steam that the bite back thing is pretty much built into me. Sorry, it won’t happen again,” he said looking at me the entire time. He had the most beautiful green eyes.
    “Of course you have to do it again. Who else is going to teach me how to take down an Impon?” I said to him smiling, and in return got a smile back from him.
    “Well then, I promise to start with small bites,” he joked, taking a bite out of his steak.
    Laughing at his come back, I put the first bite in my mouth and enjoyed it. We talked through lunch, exchanging info and getting to know each other. I must admit he was really nice, a totally different person than yesterday in the arena. No dangerous smiles, just good ones. When we finished, we walked back to the kitchen and dropped our plates in the wash bin.
    He led the way out of the grub spot, and headed for the entertainment room.
    “So you got Chax, hey?”
    “Yeah, scares the hell out of me.”
    “No kidding. Arianna used to be his Apprendo ; she says that was the worst time in her life, but that she also wouldn’t be what she is today if he didn’t do what he did then. He’s considered to be the best Custos in the Exsilium ; his Apprendo’s are a sight in the field.”
    “Well, in that case I’ll make sure to make enough memories to brag over in a few years,” I replied, making him laugh.
    “Greetings Kas,” Seth said, and I turned my head to the front to see him leaning on the wall next to the entertainment room.
    “Hi, Seth you’re early today,” I replied
    “Yes, thought I might catch you before Chax starts his training. Would you mind if I borrow her for a while Lotan?” he asked, smiling at me. My heart skipped a beat.
    “No problem, see you later Kas,” Lotan greeted and walked into the room.
    “We’ll have to walk and talk I’m afraid. Lord Chax is meeting me in the lobby,” I said, gesturing to the front.
    “Yes, of course. I’m glad to see you are still in one piece and walking. I was worried that you might not have survived him.”
    “Believe me, if it wasn’t for Lily and her amazing hands I wouldn’t be walking here next to you.”
    “I’m glad you had some help getting on your feet. I take it the training was as brutal as Chax himself?”
    “Oh yeah, he really needs a new hobby, he totally sucks at this one,” I replied, making him laugh a little.
    “Indeed, he is not a person you invite to a dinner party or something. He’ll most likely kill the happy mood in the first minute,” he said making a face, and had me laughing.
    “I can just see that, nope he’ll spoil everything,” I replied, as we reached the corner leading to the lobby. We both stopped knowing full well Chax was waiting at the front door.
    “May I ask for some of your time tonight after supper?” he asked, looking at me with a sexy smile.
    “Definitely, I’ll see you then,” I replied, giving him a smile back. Come sore muscles and everything, I wouldn’t miss out on this.
    “Good, then I’ll see you tonight. Vale, Kas,” he greeted, and with a smile turned around and walked back. My heart was beating at a dangerous pace and it took me a minute or two to recompose myself. The moment I walked into the lobby Chax was on my case.
    “I thought I