“Beka?â€? Zeke sprang to his feet and hugged her. “I thought you were gone forever.â€?

Beka pulled him into her. She needed to feel him against her. “I missed you.â€?

Zeke nodded. “I missed you too but … how are you here? What about the deal?â€?

“Wes called everything off because I annoy him.â€? She grinned.

“Yeah, you’re good at that.â€? Zeke muttered then looked at her expression. “I’m just kidding. You’re not annoying to me. You’re sweet and you’re cute and … you’re mine.â€? He pulled her in for a kiss then realized they weren’t alone anymore. “Master Jone.â€?

Master Jone walked toward them and shook their hands. “I’m proud to say that this mission was a success and we can go fully back into our land.â€?

Zeke raised and eyebrow. “Fully?â€?

“Yes, fully. You see, you two completed the mission.â€?

“But we’re back where we started.â€? Zeke pressed on.

“No, the main part of the mission was getting along with each other.â€? This time Beka looked toward Zeke, laughing.

“You and your silly morals, Master Jone.â€? Beka giggled.