Page 5 of The War is Coming

“Told me I looked amazing,” he replied, sitting up and holding his chest. Battle and Puff helping.

But I only thought that to Tudor, Puff pointed out.

Mateo shook his head. “To me as well.”

“And me,” Battle said, looking at him and grinning.

Oops, still true though. Puff said with a shrug. Are you hurt?

Mateo shook his head. “No, but if Atticus asks, yes, and I’ll blame you.”

Those that heard him laughed.

Battle stood up and held his hand out to Mateo, helping him up.

“That’s it for this session people,” Frederick called out.

More than one person sighed in relief, and as soldiers, enforcers and sentinels left, they saluted both kings on their way past.

“No need to salute us honestly just on formal occasions or maybe not even then we’re just normal people.”

Puff grinned and nudged Tudor’s shoulder. Sure, we’re normal.

Tudor looked at him and grinned.

Puff touched Mateo’s arm. Sorry.

Mateo laughed. “It’s fine. It was the only blow Battle managed to land all session.”

“Hey now, I’m sure I landed more than one punch,” Battle protested.

Mateo patted his arm. “Keep telling yourself that.”

Everyone laughed as Frederick walked over to join them, shaking his head at Mateo.

“I was distracted,” Mateo got out quickly, forestalling him.

“There are always going to be distractions, Mateo, you know that,” Frederick reminded him.

“Yeah, but not every distraction will be your future mate saying you look amazing,” he pointed out.

Frederick grinned. “I’ll add that to the training programme. Anyway, was there a reason you were distracting Mateo?”

We actually didn’t come to distract him, but to see you. Puff replied.

“What’s up?”

“I had a thought earlier and wondered if Barnabus would try and break any demons out of Tartarus I mean if I was him that’s what I would do and he does know how to get out of there we were thinking you could talk to Hades and he could have guards at the entrance and exit so no demons can escape.”

“Breathe, sire,” Gentzen said, touching his arm gently.

Tudor took a breath.

“That’s good thinking, Tudor. I’ll message my mate and see what can be done to stop that from happening. Thanks,” Frederick said.

“I need to run. I’ve defence team training in a bit,” Battle said. He looked at Mateo. “Sorry for putting you flat on your back.”

Mateo grumbled. “Next time, you’ll be the one going down.”