Blood shot upward from the horrific injury that his bone was showing from. The crowd went wild cheering.

Rever stood there for a few seconds looking furious while Volder lay there unmoving. One of Volder’s shaking hands finally reached for the gushing wound to try to slow the bleeding but it was obvious from even afar that Volder was in bad shape and dying quickly as he bled out. Hot tears filled Brenda’s horrified eyes as she watched Rever closing in to finish him off.

Dropping to his knes next to the fallen warrior, Rever’s lips moved as he spoke to Volder. Rever suddenly bent over him, both hands grabbing hold of the bleeding leg and Rever roared out, his eyes going to Zalk. The crowd went silent. It was clear that Rever was gripping Volder’s leg tightly to slow the bleeding, trying to save his opponent. Rever roared again.

Zalk nodded. “Send medical now that Volder has conceded. Argis Rever has won and is sparing Volder’s life.”

Brenda swayed on her feet in relief that Rever was alive. “Thank God.”

“It’s over,” Ariel assured her. “He won and showed mercy to his opponent. Here comes medical now.”

Brenda saw men and women in white as they rushed forward, the gate to the arena flung open to make it possible for the group of Zorn medical officers to work on Volder.

Rever stood up and backed away but Brenda saw regret on his face. Blood soaked his hands, dripping from his fingers, and it was smeared on his body from the fight. He raised his head and their gazes locked.

Brenda moved, forcing both women to release her. No one tried to stop her as she approached the arena. The guard at the door moved aside for her as she walked for Rever, who stood there unmoving, watching her approach. She walked in front of him, staring up into his beautiful eyes when she stopped inches from his body.

“You won.”

“I told you I would.”

She didn’t hesitate to throw herself at him to wrap her arms around his neck. He didn’t hold her back but he did lower his jaw to kiss the top of her head. She noticed that Rever kept both arms outstretched away from her and realized he was trying to not get her bloody.

“We will go home now.”

She grinned. “We will go home together.”

Rever smiled back. “I will bathe first. Then I am going to bound you to me again and again.”

“I love a good plan.”

He chuckled. “We will leave here now.”

Outside the gate Rever’s family waited. Rever paused when they reached the small group to look at each one of them. “You have my gratitude for forgiving the shame I caused.”

Hyvin Berrr frowned at his son. “I raised you better.” Rever let his head lower, took a deep breath, and then his chin rose. He locked gazes with his father. “I love her.”

The Zorn leader’s look softened. “That is not what I meant. I raised you to know that I could never feel shame for what you do. You are a good warrior, a strong one who I am always proud of. Never feel gratitude for what you have earned from me.

You caused no dishonor.”

A grin split Rever’s face. “Thank you, Father.”

Vhon grinned. “I saved the day. I want a human woman now. Did I prove myself ready for bounding?”

Hyvin Berrr eyed his youngest son with a shake of his head. “No. I will however change your duties by giving you more responsibility. There is a ship to Earth that departs next moon cycle. I will let you go on a mission to reward you if you promise to not claim a human. You must prove worthy to bound first. It will be one of many missions to see how you do.”

Vhon grinned. “Coolness! I’m so ready to get laid by some human chick. Bring on the jobs so I can earn one.”

Ral frowned, his eyes narrowing slightly as his blue eyes slid to the short pregnant blonde tucked against his side. “Ariel?”

Ariel grinned up at him. “Sorry. He keeps asking me about human slang. He’s such a sweetheart, how can I resist?”

The big warrior grinned at his bound. “I know all about not being able to resist someone. You are a bad influence.”

Laughing, Ariel ran her hand over his stomach. “You never complain about my influences when I’m showing you how humans have sex in different ways.” He softly growled at her. “Let’s go home. I am in need of a new lesson.” Licking her lips, Ariel smiled at him. “Let’s go.” Argernon chuckled, winking at his bound. “Home sounds like a good idea. I think I need a nap, Casey.”

Casey laughed. “You only need a nap when that’s the code word for let’s get naked and busy. Let’s go.” She winked back at him.

“I’ll escort you home,” Coto offered Rever. “It is the least I can do.” Brenda watched Rever’s family say goodbye. The crowd was dispersing and medical carried an unconscious Volder away with his men following behind them. She wasn’t his biggest fan but he was Valho’s brother so she hoped that he would be all right. If it weren’t for Valho, she never would have left Earth or met Rever.

She stayed within feet of Rever as he slowly walked down the street with her on one side of him and Coto on the other. They were going home.

Chapter Twelve

Brenda glanced around the bedroom with anticipation. Rever was in the shower and he wouldn’t allow her in there with him, his reason was he didn’t want Volder’s blood on her. Ali was in the bedroom getting rid of all traces of Tina.

The grin on Ali’s face was joyful. “You will be so happy here. I’m so glad that asshole is gone.”

Chuckling, Brenda nodded. “Can I help?”

“No. I told you to hold still. I changed the bedding so her smell is gone.” Ali grinned at her. “I will create a feast!”

Brenda walked over to the tall Zorn woman to give her a hug. “I’m glad to be here too.”

Ali hugged her tight. “We are keeping you.”

“Yes,” Rever’s deep voice spoke from the open bathroom door. “I am keeping her.” Brenda released Ali and turned to see that Rever was totally naked with only a small towel wrapped around his hips that did nothing to hide the fact that he was turned-on. Her gaze lowered to the bulge showing under the towel, lifting the front of it up noticeably. Her attention rose up his wet chest, taking in his muscled beauty, and her body instantly responded to how sexy he was. She wanted him badly.