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landed above him and began swinging. He got a few solid punches in on Zeppelin and my mouth flew open in shock.
    With blood on his cheek and his brow split open, Zeppelin began to throw blows as well and it effectively got Gregory up and away from him. They circled each other again, both men were breathing heavy, their chests rising and falling as they stared at each other. “Knock him out Tree!” Someone in the crowd shouted. “Cut the tree down Zeppelin!” Another person yelled. Gregory started gunning for Zeppelin again, but Zeppelin must have been anticipating the move, because he quickly darted out of the way. He turned quickly and wrapped an arm around Gregory’s neck while his back was still to him.
    I cringed as I heard the cracking noise when Zeppelin’s fist connected with Gregory’s head from the side. Gregory fell to his knees while attempting to remove Zeppelin’s arm from around his throat. The blows kept coming until moments later, Gregory slumped forward and Zeppelin loosened his hold. Tucker began to inch closer to the square, all the while watching Gregory to see if he would get up. Zeppelin stepped back, taking deep breaths. His body was red in places, his face bloody, and he was sweaty all over. I couldn’t stop staring at him, fascinated with what he had just done. It was amazing how in control of his body he seemed to be and how powerful he was. Bloody or not, I had the sudden compulsion to feel his body against mine, feel his arms around me, his lips on my lips.
    Tucker made it to the square and squatted beside Gregory’s body. He was breathing, but clearly down for the count. Tucker stood and grabbed Zeppelin’s arm, lifting it above them. “Winner, Zeppelin Rhoades!” Tucker determined. The crowd cheered again, some people didn’t sound too happy and began to disperse. A couple of guys came into the square and hoisted Gregory up. He was groggy but opened his eyes and groaned as they carted him back to the room he had gotten ready in.
    “That was insane!” Hannah squealed. I turned to look at her, my eyes wide and my body humming with adrenaline. “That was beyond insane!” I stated. “Did you enjoy the show?” Josh asked from behind her. I began nodding my head and smiled. “Yeah, I mean it was intense but awesome too.” I responded. “And we won some money!” Hannah cheered. “I didn’t bet.” I replied. “Well Dixon will pay you really good.” She assured.
    Her gaze flew past me and then she grinned at me. Waggling her eyebrows, I was about to ask her what she was doing when my hand was clutched from behind. I turned around abruptly to see Zeppelin, his blue eyes were sparkling, his chest rising and falling still. “Come here.” He growled low and began pulling me through the crowd of people. I wanted to protest, I think. I should have demanded that he tell me what he was doing. I could have, but I didn’t. The feel of his hand around mine felt too good.
    Zeppelin didn’t let go of me as we made it away from the crowd, and continued on to where the rooms were behind the stairs. Flinging open the first door abruptly, Zeppelin tugged me into the room. He turned and slammed the door shut at the same time he pulled me into his body and turned pressing me against the now closed door. Without a word, he ran a hand behind my neck, the other gently squeezed my waist and he leaned his head closer to mine. My brain barely had time to register what he was doing as he pressed his lips against mine. Warm, full lips that felt incredible against me. I gasped and Zeppelin went in for the kill. His tongue swept my lower lip and then entered my mouth. My own tongue met his eagerly and we hungrily tasted each other, savoring whatever this was.
    Zeppelin groaned and pulled me closer to his body. I could feel the hard muscles of his chest pressed against mine, the hard length of him against my hip. I let out a moan and wrapped my arms around his neck. He kissed me roughly and gently bit