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his arms held her tightly, just standing in the middle of the bathroom with her naked
and wrapped around him. He took deep breaths, his chest moving against hers.
Brenda clung to Rever knowing this was probably the last chance she d ever get to
memorize everything about him. He just held her as if she didn t weigh anything in his
arms. Their gazes locked when he finally lifted his head and she saw something flicker
in his eyes, an emotion she couldn t read but the tender look was gone. He slowly
moved, walking the few steps to the sink.
It nearly broke her heart when Brenda felt Rever withdrawing from her both
physically and emotionally. He eased her down until her ass touched the sink and then
his hold on her loosened until he completely released her. Rever stepped back a foot
and then another but his gaze remained locked on her. She was never going to see him
again but she could at least take the memory of him and that kiss with her wherever she
went. They were both trapped in what fate had handed them.
 There s only one thing to do.
 I know I have to go with him and you ve made it clear that we have no choice.
His mouth tightened.  I don t want another male to claim you and you don t want
Volder to touch your body. You should be mine.
Shock hit her at his words but then so did sadness. She totally agreed but they had
no way to stop Volder from taking her. Rever s look hardened even more, a chilling
coldness creeping into his eyes.
 I am a good warrior and an excellent fighter.
 You re going to challenge him? Fear hit her.  You can t. You said you have no
right to do that and it s against your laws. Won t you get arrested or something?
He gave a jerk of a nod.  Yes. I would be punished severely and it is our way that I
would be sent to a work camp for years.
She moved off the sink, her feet hitting the floor as she stood.  As much as I want to
be with you that won t work. You d be sent away, we still couldn t be together and I
won t let you do that for me, to sacrifice yourself that way.
Rever hesitated.  I will return in a minute after I get your clothing. He slowly
looked down her body, a soft growl rumbling from his throat.  I want you too much to
look at you like this. You are going to make me break my control again and I can t do
that right now.
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Brenda watched Rever spin on his heel to storm out of the bathroom. She turned,
gripping the sink, and lowered her head in defeat. She was going to have no choice but
to go with Volder. She sighed.
 It s time to put on the big girl panties and just suck it up, she ordered herself in a
whisper.
In less than a minute Rever returned, dropping her bag on the bathroom floor. She
turned her head to meet his gorgeous eyes. The cold look was still there telling her
silently that he d hardened his heart against her. She almost felt grateful that he was
such a strong man, reminding her that she needed to be strong as well.
Wailing and throwing herself at his feet to beg him to keep her wasn t going to do
any good except it might get him killed or sent away to a Zorn work camp, which was
probably comparable to prison. She cared about him too damn much to be that selfish
by begging him to do something stupid on her behalf that wouldn t even change the
outcome. Rever would be locked up and she d be forced to be with another man. She
straightened her shoulders, meeting his gaze.
 Get dressed and put on pants. It will be cold where you are going.
She nodded, looking away from him. Rever spun away, storming back out of the
bathroom. Forcing her body to move, she bent over, removing her clothes from her bag.
Her back ached a little where she was scratched but it was just a small discomfort while
she dressed. Ali had supplied her with new socks and boots so she put those on last.
In minutes Rever was back, pausing at the doorway. She frowned as she studied
him, noticing that he d changed clothes, and she couldn t help but stare at his black
uniform. He looked dangerously sexy in the thick leather that molded to his body. He
had weapons strapped to his hips and more strapped to his powerfully built thighs and
she studied the mean looking knife handles sticking out of sheathes that were strapped
to him. Her gaze lifted to meet his.
 Let s go. We don t have much time. He held out his hand to her, his blue eyes
glowed with intensity.
 Go where? Her gaze flew to his outfit again, thinking he looked ready for battle.
Her heart nearly stopped at that thought and her gaze flew back to his.
He took a deep breath.  I spent years patrolling the Outlander area. If anyone can
survive with a woman out there it is me. As I said, I m a damn good fighter, Brenda. It
will be dangerous and it could get us both killed but we can be together. He paused,
his gaze locked with hers.  It is your choice. We ll be hunted but I m a warrior who will
be on a familiar battlefield. It is the only chance we have to find happiness with each
other.
Everything he d said about working in the Outlander area slammed into her, about
how women didn t live out there because it was too brutal a place with criminals and
wild Zorn males. Fear hit her but as she stared up at Rever, something else hit her too,
the realization that she d rather die with Rever than live without him was crystal clear
to her. She swallowed as she took a step forward, reaching for his hand, nodding.
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 I d follow you to hell and back, Rever. I just want to be with you.
Rever smiled as his large warm hand clasped her smaller one.  Get your bag. You ll
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