Chapter 19

Kor chuckled. His mate had such an interesting way of putting things. But he knew her curiosity needed sating.

"First I had to be found worthy."

"How did you do that?" she asked, snuggling into the crook of his arm, her thigh draped over his while her hand lightly stroked his chest.

Distracted, Kor had to form his thoughts before he could answer her. "With so many males and few females, even considering the other races we've been drawing on, not all can be blessed with a mate. Thus a reward system of sorts was established."

"You mean I'm a prize?" she huffed indignantly.

"The very best," said Kor, silencing her with a kiss.

Mollified, she signaled for him to go on.

"Males can distinguish themselves through hard work, courageous deeds, those kinds of things."

"Let me guess, you did something courageous."