Seconds passed and I still couldn't bring myself to say a word. "I thought you wouldn't come down for breakfast." Logan's voice cut through my thoughts. I heard what he said but I can't seem to process his words. This is unfair. Every time I see him my brain refuses to work.
"Huh?...what did you just say. I-I...I didn't get you right."
"Hmm it seems like a cat has got your tongue. Nevermind. Sit, let's have breakfast."
He got up drawing out a chair for me. What a gentleman. Hmph!
"You...what did you mean by what you said earlier in my room?" I had finally summoned up my long lost courage. Sharing the same space with him is really uncomfortable.
"What did I say. I don't recall. Would you mind refreshing my memories at least that would help." He said while cutting through his steak.
Another wave of embarrassment washed through my body. Can this man try to be a little bit decent.
"You clearly know what I'm talking about!" I shouted. At least I won't feel so embarrassed if I raised my voice but unfortunately he wasn't given in.
"What do you mean?"
"What I mean is that you said you changed my clothes when I was drunk!" This time my voice was a bit higher than the first.
Oh no the maids!!! Gosh how many more times will I get embarrassed just in one day. Unlucky.
I quickly turned my gaze to the maids arranged not far from us. Their heads were slightly bowed. This is frustrating.
"You didn't hear anything!" I said referring to the maids.
"Yes madam we didn't hear anything." They all chorused.
Hmph. Why am I so grumpy this morning. I shifted my gaze to the man sitting across from me. He had a smile playing at the corner of his lips.
"It seems like you are enjoying the spectacle here. You lied to me. Pervert!" This time I lowered my voice.
"Darling I didn't mean to lie to you it was a harmless prank. Anyways it's not like I actually did it for you to call me a perv and even if I did it still doesn't matter because you are mine." At the end of this long speech he shrugged his shoulders.
"Harmless prank you say. Well as you can see I don't like pranks. So annoying."
"You are to begin lessons today. After breakfast you have thirty minutes to rest and get dressed. Time ain't on our side."
"But..."
"No buts Layla. We start today and it's final."
Oh well here we go again with his commanding tone.
"Whatever you say goes my lord."
'No need to get all worked up Layla. It's no big deal besides you are a demon' I thought to myself in a consoling manner. It's just swordsmanship what's the big deal.
*Three hours later*
This is the 100th time I'm landing on my butt. Gosh give me a breather. The caring mate has now been replaced by a demon warrior.
"Logan I need a break. Are there no easy steps to follow?" I said trying to catch my breath as I slowly stood up. My ponytail is now in a disheveled state with hair strands sticking to my face.
"This is the most basic and easiest step. I can see where the problem is. You are to slow, weak and I know just what to do."
He threw down his wooden sword and stepped closer to me.
"I want you to run fifty rounds, thirty squats and twenty pushups. It will help improve you're strength."
This man must be joking. I'm almost dying and he even says twenty pushups. I might as well play dead.
"Um Logan can we continue later I'm really exhausted right now." I tried to make my face cute and sound coquettish.
"Hm no problem. You have five minutes to rest. I'll get you some water." With that he vanished. I sat on the ground thinking of my life choices. Why did I have to carry this burden? It could have been anyone else not me.
"Take this." He said crouching down to my level. I could see the warmth in his eyes.
I emptied the bottle of water in one go. I just want to shower and get back to the comfort of my bed.
"Come on it's already five minutes. You can do this. You are a demon. A strong one at that." Oh well I could see how he was trying to raise my spirits. I sluggishly stood up with his assistance.
'You can do this Layla. You can do this.' This time it was me convincing myself.
"Yes I forgot to mention. For the fifty laps you have two and the half minutes to complete it. Use you speed to accomplish it." With that I could see him setting the timer.
"Start!"
I flashed round the house with the greatest speed I could muster. Running fifty laps will definitely leave me dizzy.
"Your still slow. It took you extra one minute. Now thirty squats. No timer." I was still catching my breath when I started the squats. My legs were like gelly that would give out at any moment.
"Pushups."
Darn this man! He's not even giving me breathing space.
Soon after I had completed them all. I lay down on the solid ground facing the scorching sun. I am definitely gonna get tanned.
Logan picked me in his arms and strode towards the house. I could barely keep my eyes open. I could could only inhale his soothing scent. At least it calmed my nerves to some extent.
He drops me on the couch while stroking my hair.
"My love. You're so exhausted we will have to continue. Go and shower then take a long nap. I'll send you Rosie. You did great today."
He assisted me into my room before leaving.
Rosie came in looking at me with a pityful gaze.
"My lady it must have been tough for you. You'll get used to it." I guess she was trying to console me.
"It's fine. I need to shower."
I wonder how long I have been sleeping. My legs are on fire. I weakly got out of bed and headed for the elevator. Looking at the time on my phone it's passed six in the evening.
Dear heavens it's been hours already.
In the spacious living room Logan is seated with some figures I don't know. But on close inspection they all looked familiar. Yes the are his men. I can't pinpoint what would bring them here today.
Noticing my presence Logan turns his head to see me not standing far from him. "You're up. Are you feeling hungry? Ask the maids to make you something to eat."
"Okay." I left. They're probably discussing something important as I can't find any maid around.
I walked into the kitchen and a maid comes up to meet me. "Young Miss what would you like to eat?"
"How about...um yes, I'd like to have braised beef, chicken soup, and some milkshake."
Yeah what a weird combo. But unfortunately that's what I'm craving right now.
"Bring it up to my room."