Maki's purr intensified, her entire body vibrating with smug satisfaction.
Little monster knew exactly what she was doing—playing the innocent cat while mentally taking notes on which of my women she could manipulate most effectively.
"I need to train," I said, forcing myself to focus on the practical concerns of surviving Wednesday's duel.
"Against who?"
"Anyone dumb enough to volunteer."
"Raphael's in the gym. He's been punching the heavy bag since four in the morning." Celeste's fingers found that sweet spot behind Maki's ears that turned the deadly supernatural predator into absolute jelly. "Braxton said something about excess energy and property damage concerns."
Perfect.
Raphael would hit hard enough to test Kinetic Absorption properly. If I could handle his Kinetic Overcharge punches, I could handle most of what Reyna would throw at me.
"Thanks," I said.
I turned toward the hallway that led to the basement gym.
"Satori."
I stopped, looking back over my shoulder.
