Chapter 13
Blake made it to the training ground and saw his mum going through the warm-up, so he wasn’t that late.
Martha looked at Blake and shook her head. “You’re late; drop and do thirty push-ups.”
“Mum,” Blake complained. “I was busy, you know me being Alpha King and all.”
“We’re all busy; that is no excuse, Blake,” she said sternly as she glared at him. “Now please.”
Blake got down and started his punishment.
He heard laughter from nearby and looked up and saw Nick and Mateo laughing at him.
“Shut up,” he told them, looking down and doing another.
“Just think I'm recording this,” Nick said happily.
The others sniggered.
“Nicholas, drop and give me thirty as well.”
“What!” he exclaimed, spinning around to look at her. “Why?”
“Because I told you to.”
Nick groaned, put his phone away and, moving next to Blake, started his punishment.
“Your mum is mean,” Nick commented quietly to Blake.
“You’re only figuring this out now?”
“Yeah, my bad. I knew I should have stayed inside and worked.”
“Why didn’t you?” Blake asked.
“Because I’m stupid,” Nick said, doing another push-up.
“That must be thirty by now,” Blake said, standing up.
“Same here,” Nick agreed, also standing up.
“Nicholas, I thought accountants could count,” Martha said, walking over to them, crossing her arms over her chest.
“I can. Pretty sure that was thirty.”
“You did twenty-five; Blake did twenty-seven. Both of you, do them again.”
“And this is why I skip training,” Blake grumbled.
“This is why I’m skipping it from now on,” Nick added as they both got down to start again.
“While Blake and Nicholas finish their punishments, we will start training,” Martha said, walking back to the front of the training ground.
“Remind me to do something unspeakable to Frederick later,” Blake muttered.
“Okay.”
Frederick showed Maletayah the old training ground.
“Along with the new training grounds, we use this one as well.”
Frederick laughed when he saw both Blake and Nick doing push-ups.
“Looks like Blake and Nick are in trouble. The lady taking the training is Martha Hayes, Blake’s mother.”
Maletayah watched Martha’s demonstration. “Her form is perfect.”
Frederick nodded. “It is. Plus, she doesn’t go easy on anyone.”
“It’s good you train in both human and shifter forms,” Maletayah said.
“It is. We need to know how to fight in any form. The gargoyles are also teaching those that need it sword fighting, as no one is better with a sword than gargoyles.”
Maletayah laughed. “Unless it’s a warrior angel. I think you’ll find we are the best with swords.”
“We’ll have to get you and your team training with the gargoyles and see if that’s true,” Frederick said, grinning at him.
“Maletayah,” a voice called from behind.
They both turned and saw Baylan striding towards them, a big smile on his face.
Maletayah smiled. “Baylan, my friend, how are you?”
When he was close enough, Baylan pulled him into a hug before pulling back. “I’m good, thanks. How do you like your new home?”
“These grounds are lovely, but I’ve not seen our living accommodation yet. I hear Alex was here as well.”
“He is, but he and Donovan went to try and find the location of Rogue Island. He should be back soon, as Ares gave them a two-hour time limit.”
“Was that wise?” Frederick asked, frowning a little.
“No, it was a dumb idea, which is why Donovan went with him. I think he’s trying to keep busy while Tudor’s resting.”
“It will be good if he can find out where the island is, though,” Frederick said.
“Frederick has filled me in on everything that has and is happening. I’m glad Zeus sent us here now, not just to protect his mate, but so we can help,” Maletayah said.
Baylan grinned. “You were bored up top, admit it.”
Maletayah laughed. “I think we were all getting bored, to be honest. Nothing much is happening up there these days. There are only twenty of us, but I can call the rest of my legion if needed.”
“All the other angels were yours?” Frederick asked in surprise.
“They are,” he confirmed.
“Nice, and I have the hell hounds,” Frederick said.
“I heard they made you their Alpha,” Baylan said.
Frederick laughed and nodded. “Yep, they liked me and decided I was now their Alpha.”
“The next pack run should be fun,” Baylan said. He looked at those training. “I see my mate finally made it out to his training session.”
Frederick and Maletayah laughed. “He was doing push-ups when we arrived, probably on account of him being late.”
“At least he made it,” Baylan said, gazing at his mate.
“So, what’s your excuse for not training?” Frederick asked him.
“Unfortunately, I had some urgent matters to attend to.”
Maletayah laughed. “Pretty sure that’s the same excuse you used to use when I was training you, Bay Bay.”
“Well, it’s still true,” he protested. “And really – Bay Bay?”
Maletayah laughed and patted his head. “I’ve been calling you that since you were a toddler; I doubt that will change anytime soon.”
Baylan pretended to scowl at him. “But I’m the Alpha King’s consort; you need to be nice to me.”
Maletayah laughed. “Yep, I’ll get right on that.”
Baylan laughed and checked the time. “I’ve got to run. I have a phone meeting in a bit, but I’ll catch up with you later.”
Maletayah nodded.
“Let’s go and find the two generals, so I can introduce you.”