The Barbarian’s Tribute (Not-So-Savage Barbarians #1)

Twenty-One

A fter Finn explained what his brother wanted, I was furious, but he proudly told everyone he sent the man away and he wouldn’t be coming back, so I was forced to let that go. Still, I kept him glued to my side until near when the ceremony was set to begin. Then, he was stolen away by Zoya to get ready, while I went with my brothers to set up our tent for the night. Not my tent, which they would be expanding to better suit a couple while we were gone, but a tent further from the village where we would have privacy as a newly bonded couple. They teased and joked about what we would do there, but all of my brothers took a moment privately to congratulate me for finally finding someone. They knew how badly I wanted this.

After the tent was set, I returned to my own tent to get ready, picking out my finest garments to wear. I was just finishing when a familiar voice called for me.

“Do you plan on being in there all night?” he teased.