Seducing a Barbarian (Not-So-Savage Barbarians #3)

Five

FEIGRIND

I t wasn’t often that a tribute got the better of me. I’d expected him to complain about the lessons and refuse to participate. I was ready for that. I did not expect him to lash out at Finn and make him cry. Finn was a gentle soul. He did not deserve such treatment. I tried to comfort him, but comforting wasn’t my strong suit. It was when I turned to make the male apologize that I noticed he was missing. I ran after him, following the quickest path to the forest, where I came upon him and Einar. My clan brother had gone off on his own years ago. I hadn’t thought he would return, apparently, just in time to save the male’s life.

In thanks for his assistance, I put my fist over my chest and bowed my head in a respectful gesture. “Brother. Praise be your return. Thank you for your help.”