He snorted out a laugh. "Of course you survived tribute. We've never had a casualty, there had never been a tribute required before the last pack leader. We can not send them back unused, but there are always limits imposed." He poked and prodded at his back a bit, narrowing eyes over the bruises and seeing what was healing already. Pleased with the progress he fisted a hand in Riley's hair and pulled his head back. "As for surviving me, that is negotiable." He looked to the side and undid the cuffs on his wrists. "On all fours."