The Guardian Trilogy by Robin Helm

Author:Robin Helm [Helm, Robin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-01-11T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

“Blessed be the Lord, my rock, Who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle; my lovingkindness and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer; my shield and He in Whom I take refuge; Who subdues my people under me.”

Psalm 144:1-2

Xander, Elizabeth, Jonathan, and Dave were late getting back to the hotel. They had ridden together in Jonathan’s van, and the bus carrying the crew was close behind them. Most of them seemed to want nothing more than to go to their rooms and rest. Jonathan had extended their meeting time for the next morning until 9:30, thinking that everyone needed time to unwind and sleep in.

It had been a long day, certainly, but Xander was energized by all the things that had happened at the rally; he knew that sleep would not find him for an hour or two at least. When Jonathan and Dave, followed by Lexus and Hector, told Elizabeth and him good night and headed for the elevator, Xander took Elizabeth’s hand in his and led her to the window at the end of the hall. In comparative privacy, he leaned down to whisper, “Would you like to indulge in a little adventure with me?”

Michael and Gabriel stood on either side of them, arms folded. Elizabeth needs to rest, Xander, remonstrated Michael.

Once her surprise arrives, we will not have as much time together, answered Xander.

Elizabeth looked at him mischievously. “An adventure? I love adventures.”

“Neither of us has had adequate exercise in several days. There is a gym in this complex, but I have another idea which will serve the purpose. It is rather unusual, but I think it would be useful and enjoyable for you. Would you like to work out with me?” Xander smiled in invitation.

“What kind of a workout?” asked Elizabeth, her curiosity evident.

Are you sure about this? queried Gabriel, hearing Xander’s thoughts.

Absolutely, answered Xander.

“You will like it, and I think you will be very surprised at how quickly you learn. I want to teach you how to defend yourself, Elizabeth.”

Are you serious? Michael inquired. She could be hurt. You are a full foot taller than she is, and you must outweigh her by one hundred pounds.

I would never hurt her. You are her guardian, not her mother. Xander was firm.

Elizabeth had often wondered how Xander maintained his physique, and she was curious to learn more about his regimen.

“Let’s go change, then. What should I wear? Shorts and a T shirt?” she asked, as they walked toward the elevator.

He pressed the button. “After a few sessions, I recommend sweat pants or pajama bottoms and a long-sleeved T if you have them with you. As you learn more about what I am going to teach you, protective clothing may become necessary. At any rate, tonight will be introductory. You will not receive so much as a scratch.”

The doors opened, and they entered the elevator. She bit her lip as she mentally catalogued the clothes she had with her.

“Should I go for loose or fitted? I have no idea what we’ll be doing.

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