Chapter 169-77
Marco picks me up at five a.m. sharp and takes me down to the training ground. James is there with
Deln and Tyree.
"Hi Delh... Tyree...what are you guys doing here?" I smile, happy to see them.
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"Kas, Alpha Bronx is making some updates on the team. We wanted to surprise you and introduce your
newest full time guard and magic advisor," Marco says with a smile, motioning to Tyree and Delh.
"Really?" my eyes light up as I look at Delh, who winks at me, then at Tyree with his arms crossed in
front of him, smiling cheerfully.
"I''m d I will get to be with you full time from now on, Luna," Tyree says, his dark eyes twinkle in the
early morning light, "Although the Gamma was kinda bummed out that he needs to find a new scout."
James steps forward and speaks now, "Kas, we are bringing on Tyree because I won''t be on physical
duty for you as often anymore. I mean sometimes, but mostly, I am going to be working with Gamma
Reggie, Beta Lenora, and Musu. We are going to be keeping a closer eye on things in the world to
make sure you are not in danger."
"So you are my eye in the sky?" I try not to giggle.
James chuckles, "Yeah, think of me as the eye in the sky. And if we think you could be in danger or if
you need Delh or me at any time, all you need to do is give the word and we will be there right away."
"Thank you, James. I''m so excited for you," I feel myself hopping on my toes and pping a little.
Deln takes James''s hand and gives it a supportive kiss.
"I think this guy over here has even bigger news," he points his thumb over his shoulder to Marco.
"Marco, you have news too?" I raise my eyebrows in excitement.
"Yeah, Kas, I do actually," he rubs the back of his neck, looking a little embarrassed. He takes a deep
breath before he speaks again, "Starting today, I''m the Lead Guard for your team. Tyree and I are
gonna split up guard duty. James will fill in for US asionally, but like he said, he is going to be
focusing on intel. Delh is going to help you learn how to use your abilities better. Everyone reports to
me when it has anything to do with your safety. I report any updates to Alpha Bronx on Monday
mornings or as needed.”
"Oh, Marco! This is amazing! We need to celebrate!" I squeal. Carly, Delh, and Musu did not give me
this much detail yesterday, so I am genuinely surprised and happy.
"No need to celebrate, Kas. We got work to do,” Marco insists, putting his hands up.
"Okay, fine. No celebration. Can I at least buy you a new suit?"
"No, Kas, don’t buy me a new suit. I''m fine with the ones I got,” he sighs, trying not to cave in on my
requests.
“Come on, Marco. At least let me buy you a new tie,” I relent. He has to let me do something. Lead
Guard is a big deal.
"Fine. You can get me a tie but no crazy colors,” he pinches the bridge of his nose in frustration, finally
giving in.
"Deal!" Iugh.
“Alright, we gotta get to work,” Marco says more seriously, "Today, you, me, and James is gonna train
like we usually do, so Tyree and Delh can see how it goes. Next time, we are gonna get Tyree to
spar with you so we can see where he needs more practice and so we can teach him the things James
and I have learned about defending ourselves against your abilities. We are also gonna set aside time
for you and Delh to work together."
"Delh, you''re going to watch US spar?" I turn to her. Delh is a pacifist. So when she told me
yesterday that she would help me learn magic, it surprised me, but now she is going to focus on
teaching me how to use my abilities in a fight? That seems like it would go against her morals.
"Kas, after everything you have been through, I understand this is necessary. Lady Camille has agreed,
and she supports the decision as well,” Delh says, "I am a little concerned watching the four of you
fight, though. I don''t want to see anyone get hurt.”
I step forward and pull Delh into a tight hug.
‘Thank you, my friend,” I whisper in her ear, ‘Thank you so much.”
She pulls away and smiles at me before she gives me a kiss on the cheek, nodding.
“Alright gang, vamanos. Time to get to work,” Marco interrupts, ‘Tyree, Delh, feel free to ask
questions as we go through our routines.”
At six-thirty sharp, the timer goes off and we finally stop. James helps Marco up off the ground. I touch
the spot under his eye where I just kicked him and there is still some blood dripping, healing him
instantly. The three of us look over to Delh and Tyree only to find them staring at US wide eyed.
Delh looks a little pale.
‘That was way more intense than anything I''ve seen during pack sparring matches," Tyree says with a
gulp.
"Well, that''s because I''m not allowed to use my abilities during those matches,” I pat him on the
shoulder before I pick up my water bottle.
"I- Marco, you almost shot her,” Delh says with a shaky voice, “I-I can''t... that''s...!..."
James wraps his arms around her and rubs her back, "It''s alright, my Love. We don''t put real bullets in
the gun anymore. It''s just nks to make a noise. But that''s why you''re so important. We need Kas to
use her abilities to protect herself in case a real gun goes off."
Delh looks up at James and blinks twice. I watch as her eyes turn a dark shade of blue when she
looks at me, "Kas, we have a lot of work to do, youngdy."
I can tell from her look that she means working on more than just the abilities that James and Marco
are aware of. I nod in agreement.
‘You okay, Tyree?" Marco asks with his hands on his hips.
Tyree looks at US and smiles, ‘Yeah, this is going to be awesome. Luna, I''m IF
"Nope,” I put my hand up, stopping him from finishing whatever he was about to say, Tm only Luna
when we are in public, Tyree. When it is just the four of us, I''m just Kas. Got it?"
"Yes, Lun-...uh...Kas," he responds, "Kas, I''m really d Alpha Bronx gave me this opportunity.”
"Me too, Tyree. Now let''s get breakfast. I''m starving and I have a busy day ahead of me," I p him on
the shoulder, "Marco, I would like to speak to you and Delh separately about her and I training
together. Just so we understand expectations."
"Of course. James, can you and Tyree clean up? I will walk thedies up to the packhouse," Marco
asks.
‘Yes, Sir," James nods.
As Delh, Marco, and I walk away, I turn to Delh, "I need to tell him Delh. Marco is too smart to
not find out on his own."
‘Yes, that is probably for the best," Delh looks at me with a nod of confirmation.
I take a deep breath, "Marco, I have a lot to fill you in on, so I just need you to hang in there and
promise to keep this all a secret, okay?"
Marco looks at me with knit eyebrows, "Okay? I promise to keep whatever it is a secret."
As we walk up to the packhouse, Delh and I tell him everything we know about my conversation with
Leticia and the extent of my abilities, not just the ones he knows about.
"So if any of the other Manae can do it, so can you?" he crosses an arm across his chest and rubs his
chin with the other hand, looking into the distance.
"That''s what Leticia seems to think,” I shrug.
‘Yeah, definitely don''t let the Alpha know that until we understand it better. Who knows what his
reaction would be," he muses, "Delh, teach her whatever you need to, but I need you to report it to
me so I know what''s going'' on. I''ll make sure James and Musu keep US updated on exactly what the
other Manaes'' abilities are. We will tell them we just need you to know how to defend yourself against
them. That will help you know what you need to learn, right?”
‘Yes, Marco, it will definitely help," I feel a sense of relief that he understands my position and is willing
to help.
‘You can count on me, Kas," he gives me a half a smile, "Let''s get breakfast."