Page 140 of The Gods Order

“You allow both of us to participate in your afternoon trainings.”

My head jerks.

“What? You both want to train? Like actually train with swords?”

“You say it like I’ve never picked up a sword before.”

I scoff at Meridamus.

Obviously, he’s trained.

I’ve never even seen my fath—Val hold a sword. Other than that mural at the Court.

“Yes,” Val says. “It’s been a while since I put my other skills to use in the Court. I’d enjoy sparring with your…Valtrue.”

“Well, I didn’t have conditions for this agreement, but now I do,” I say, crossing my arms. “Firstly, if you purposely hurt one of them, you won’t like my reaction.”

“I’d never do that to you or them,” he says immediately.

The sincerity relaxes me a fraction.

“Second…” My gaze swings more to Meridamus. “Do not try to step on Creed’s or Kyzen’s feet. They are in charge of my training. You are not.”

“What if I have helpful advice?”

“Then raise your hand like a good boy and wait for them to call on you.”

Val tosses his head back, laughing at the disgust crossing Meridamus’s face. I hold his glare and my lips twitch.

“Fine.”

What could adding a couple more hours a day with them really change?

“I’m fine with you both joining.”

“I don’t even want to go anymore,” Meridamus grumbles and Val pats his back.

Still snickering.

“V, will you do me a favor and tell everyone to meet us at the Court? Lambrit, Rose, and Havar as well. I also need you to get Val’s Binding and bring that with you.”

“Oh my.” His elated hoot vibrates my brain. “Someone concocted a marvelous plan.”

“That I did.”

“I assume you want Mara there early as well?”

“Yes, and her entire Valtrue.”

He agrees far easier than the Beginning Gods did and it tickles me.

I’m still his favorite despite his chumminess with them.

Ugh. I sound jealous and possessive. Gross.

“Meet at the entrance or the center of the Court?” I ask Val or Meridamus.

“Whichever is fine,” Val says.