Chapter 2
CAGE
"That was very bloody," Sera mutters as we exit the arena.
I rest my hand on the small of her back, guiding her through the crowd.
"Too much?"
She looks over her shoulder and smirks. "Not for me." Her eyes slide to Tera and Lucy, who look disgusted.
I smirk despite myself. I shouldn't make light of their aversion to violence and blood, but given my occupation, it's an everyday occurrence. And Sera is no stranger to them either. I've seen her do more damage to someone than those fighters did to one another.
"I'm going to find Jesse. Hopefully he can fuck that image out of my head," Lucy says with a shudder.
Tera nods. "Just… yuck."
"Oh come on," Sera teases. "Didn't you look past the blood and see those hot male specimens?"
"Who could see past the blood?" Tera squeaks, and then the two of them disappear.
Sera laughs.
"You, dear Fee, are a naughty girl," I tease, sliding my finger down her jaw, over her shoulder, down her arm, and then I take her hand in mine.
She leans in close, lifting our joined hands and pressing against my chest.
"I think I deserve a spanking."
"You'll get that and so much more, my impertinent wife," I promise. Her eyes twinkle and I take a deep breath to steady my control. This woman, my wife, the love of my life, is my match in every way—and because she is, she tests my resolve.
She can test it now and later I'll break it.
