Warriors' Providence (Cadi Warriors Book 2)(27)

Again Madhava shook himself loose of his wayward thoughts. Providence was too small to withstand a male of his size. It wasn't even worth contemplating. Then again Giselle had mated Kagan. This was probably a bad idea, and yet Madhava couldn't regret making the oath.

The trio entered the small house and Providence froze.

"Oh my god you guys are pigs!" She exclaimed.

Madhava didn't know what a pig was, but it didn't sound good. As he looked around the house he suddenly wanted to hide. There were clothes and weapons strewn everywhere. He and Dagaa had been so busy, and away so often that neither of them cleaned up after themselves. Nor had they asked for any help from the Toufik females. There seemed to be better tasks for the Toufik to do, like fixing meals for the parade of regents coming and going from Kagan's manor.

Instantly Dagaa and Madhava started picking up in embarrassment.

"If I'm staying here, let it be known that I am not your housekeeper or your momma." Providence shook her head.

"Sorry for the mess we've been rather busy lately." Dagaa grinned sheepishly.

"Well at least I'm close to Giselle." Providence look relieved. "So where do I sleep?"

Madhava and Dagaa looked at each other. They really hadn't thought this through. The house only had two bedrooms.

"I'll give up my room." Madhava offered as he cleared the dining table.

"No it's okay I can stay here on the settee." Dagaa said, grabbing a handful of stuff.

Providence started laughing. She laughed so hard she doubled over.

"You guy were as unprepared for this as I was." She giggled. Her laugh was pleasant and sweet. "Why did you volunteer then?"

"We're the only ones you know, besides Giselle and Kagan." Dagaa replied.

Madhava was glad Dagaa answered, he would've only stumbled over his words, making a fool of himself as he looked at Providence. It wasn't like he could tell her he found her attractive. That would likely scare the shit out of the little female.

"And we promised no harm would come to you." Madhava found his voice and added, hoping that didn't sound too threatening.

"Well thank you." Providence graced them with a beautiful smile. "Mind giving me the grand tour?"

"We're used to being out in battle with only a tent to live in, so sadly this is it. This level has the sitting room, dining area and kitchen. Up the stairs are the two bedrooms and the washroom."

"I hope the bathroom isn't as frightening as the kitchen looks." Providence glanced over to see dishes piled on the counter.

"We'll clean it!" Madhava announced.

"Don't worry about it. You guys have anything to drink, and I don't mean water?" Providence asked.

Dagaa nodded and headed to the cooler. He pulled out a bottle of vinum and grabbed several glasses. Providence plopped onto the settee with a sigh. Madhava sat on her left and Dagaa her right as he poured the brew and passed it down.

"It's a bit strong so be careful." Dagaa warned.

"Good I've needed a stiff drink for days."

Madhava nodded. Providence had been through the wringer. It was enough to make even a seasoned warrior turn to the bottle.



Providence

Providence drank the slightly bitter drink that reminded her of beer but had a stronger kick like hard alcohol and tried to relax. She looked around the small house taking everything in.

The house wasn't as messy as bachelor pads she'd seen, but it did need help. The lower level was basically one giant room. Unlike the large manor house, it was made of a dark rustic wood, with exposed beams and pleasant sage stucco walls. The dining area was on the right as you entered, next to the kitchen. The kitchen was a mix of stone counters and wood cabinets, much like you'd find at home. It had a fireplace almost like a pizza oven, which Providence assumed served as a stove, since she didn't see anything else that looked like it served that purpose. Cadi society was a strange mix of futuristic conveniences and primitive ones all mashed up.

There was also a lit fireplace in the sitting area, with an arm chair on one side and a set of shelves on the other. In the center of the room was a large hunk of wood for a coffee table. It was so massive it looked like the house was built around it.

Providence sat cross-legged on the wood frame sofa, with plush leather upholstery, that was large enough to seat five, though the two males on either side of her were large enough to occupy most of it.

Sitting so close to Madhava and Dagaa, Providence was uncomfortably aware of how truly imposing they were. This was the first time she was able to truly relax and take stock of them. She'd been too freaked out yesterday. Providence felt almost like a child with them towering over her. They had to be at least seven feet tall. Madhava was slightly shorter than Dagaa, but not by much. Madhava was also broader in the shoulders though Dagaa was far from slight of build. Both men could easily crush her.