Danielle munched on a protein bar while Christina and she walked through the rose garden towards the training field. “About time you showed up,” Connor called from the edge of the clearing. “Thought I was going to have to send Seth to get you. What happened to fifteen minutes?” “Girl talk happened,” Christina shot back, glaring at him. “Get over it.” She stalked over to stand beside Seth, arms crossed and lips pressed tight. Connor’s eyebrows knit together as he watched Christina retreat. Then, lowering his voice, he asked Danielle quietly as she approached, “What’s with her? Still upset she can’t train?” Danielle smirked. “It’s called girl talk for a reason. So, are we gonna chat all day, or are you gonna teach?” Connor’s lips twitched into a reluctant grin. “I’m here to teach.” He

