My Protector (Bewitched and Bewildered, #2)

by Alanea Alder

"Hey Aiden..." Meryn called out. Aiden turned, a frown on his face. "Meryn, what did I just tell you about interrupting our training? These drills could save your life one day," Aiden practically shouted. "But I..." "No. Go back into the house. I'll come to you when we're done." Aiden deliberately turned his back, dismissing her. "Aiden..." Aiden ignored her. "Aiden, please." Aiden stared down at his clipboard steadily ignoring his mate. Nostrils flaring, Meryn turned to her. "Wait here." Oh dear. Meryn marched back into the house with a determined look on her face. A few seconds later Meryn walked through the front door and down the porch steps around to the back. A minute later, when she pulled up in a large black Camaro, she had everyone's attention except Aiden's. Elizabeth watched as Colton jogged up to Aiden. He watched Meryn, his eyes growing wide. Meryn pulled a gas canister from the trunk and started to douse the car. Elizabeth watched, smiling. Her eyes met Gavriel's. She raised an eyebrow and nodded to where Meryn was gleefully saturating the car. He shrugged. She noticed not one warrior breathed a word to their commander. Aiden turned to Colton. "Colton, did you spill gasoline in the armory? That could be a potential disaster waiting to happen," he admonished. Colton shook his head. "No. But Aiden, Meryn..." "I told her I'd speak to her later." "But Aiden..." Colton gulped. "Later," Aiden said in a curt tone. Meryn threw the gas canister into the car and pulled...