After we finished giving encouraging words to Tusita, we stepped back as she began to march towards the arena.

"Hey, wait!"

Vorac went to her and spun her around then pulled Tusita over for a long hard kiss on the lips. Tepi dropped her face into her palm and sighed. Samudra and I blushed at their heart-melting moment.

"Can't you wait till nighttime?" Tusita murmured. Then they parted with Vorac slapping her armored arm.

"For good luck, silly" Vorac said with a look, making Tusita grin.

"If I win, will you reward me with something sweeter than your lips?" Tusita whispered. Biting her bottom lip shyly, Vorac gave a slight...