KNIGHT I wanted to strangle my cousin. She did all this, made me suffer for a few hours without seeing my mate, and my fucking wolf was agitated. I had to go out for a run for half an hour and came back to take a shower. I knew I would see Nirvana tonight at our celebration, and I was excited to tell my pack and the people close to me that I was lucky to have the most amazing mate. My pack members started to arrive at the pack house, which was elegantly decorated with black and golden accents— a chandelier hung low on the ceiling, candelabras and fresh flower arrangements were on the tables, classical music played in the background, and a red carpet was spread on the stairs. “Well, look at you. You clean up pretty well. I’m glad you decided to trim your beard.” Kailin grinned at me, and she wore a beautiful white dress tonight. “You look fantastic, Kailin.” “Wait until you see Vana.” She patted my back. “Nice party. I’m happy for you.” When she was gone, I welcomed our guests.
NIRVANA “What’s going on, honey?” “What do you mean, Grandpa?” The last time I danced with him was when I turned eighteen. I always dreamed of dancing with him at my wedding, but maybe that chance was over. My grandfather raised me, and I was an awkward kid growing up. I didn’t have many friends, or I preferred not to. I always knew I was different, and I chose scribbling in my notebook over going out with girls. I was always a loner until I went to college and met Kailin. Maybe that was why I was still a virgin until I met Knight. I had two boyfriends, and they both were after getting into my pants. Perhaps that was why Axell broke up with me. Before our trip, I was ready to sleep with him once we got to California, but there was always a reason for everything. We were not meant to be. “Vana, why did you want to see your distant cousin? Knight asked me the address.” “After great grandpa Ambrose brought me back to life, I acquired a gift.” “Yeah. I know that.” “And I might f
NIRVANA God, I am so irresponsible. It didn’t occur to me the possibility of getting pregnant. What would my baby be? A werewolf, too? Or a human like me. Could I get pregnant? The reality hit me hard after what we did in the cabin and our bedroom without protection. And it wasn’t definitely the right time to bear a child. With what was going on in the underworld right now, there would never be a right now. Now, it scared the hell out of me. “Earth to, Vana. Where the hell did you go for a moment?” “What?” “The way you stared at me, you didn’t expect you couldn’t get pregnant because he’s a werewolf, and you’re a human, did you?” “Can we not talk about it right now?” “Right. Let’s go to the office.” The door opened. I only expected to see Zarah and Knight, but everyone, including Alpha Frye and Evelyn, was there. My pulse raced. “What’s going on?” “Come in and close the door behind you,” said Knight. I didn’t even touch the doorknob. It shut by itself. “Now, no one can he
KNIGHT We were both naked in bed inside the blanket. I kissed her, and she kissed me back. I knew she was wet the moment we entered the bedroom. It proved to me right when I traced my finger between her folds. She went overboard with the wine, but she wasn’t drunk enough not to know what she was doing. She spread her thighs for me, moving her hips towards my finger as I pressed the rough pad of my thumb, rubbing small circles on her swollen clit. I added a digit, sliding inside her, stroking her wet folds. She shuddered, and broken pants blew my face. “Do you want to come?” I rasped. “Yes, please?” She bit her bottom lip. “Good.” I kissed her lips quickly before dragging myself down. I spread her legs apart and put them over my shoulder, causing her to yelp. I settled my head between her thighs. Her arousal was intoxicating, swirling through my head. I didn’t waste any more time. I started nipping the skin, biting her inner thigh, and my teeth sunk into her tender flesh. She
NIRVANA It was hard enough for me to stay sane with what was going on in their world. I guessed it was part of my world now. Keeping secrets from my best friend was hard enough and could destroy our friendship, and she wasn’t like Grandpa, who would understand why I kept something from him. I loved Kailin like my own sister. I couldn’t afford to hurt and lose her. When we teleported into the office, she gasped and braced on her knees. Then she looked around. I saw the shock in her eyes, and then she turned to Knight. “Ask her.” He shrugged. Kailin then stared at me. “I’m so sorry. I should have told you. I thought protecting you from the truth would protect you from whatever was happening out there.” “Protecting me? Do you know how absurd that sounds? I’m a werewolf. I’m stronger than you. I can run fast, and I healed fast—” “I do, too.” She swallowed hard and kept staring at me. “I’m still a human, though.” “Wait a sec. It doesn’t explain what you just did. Let me guess,
NIRVANA “I will ask Zarah to portal us, Grandpa.” “Why don’t you—” Kailin shut her mouth when Knight looked at her. He probably told her to stop. “Let’s go then.” Grandpa gave it a go. “I’m not coming with you. You have to take it with the glass casing.” “Why?” “I have a feeling it’s protected, K. Just like something I found in Portland.” “Why are you not coming with us, Nirvana?” “I need to train with McKaye. We have to divide the tasks if we wanna get it done.” “Now you sound like a true luna, Vana.” Luka nodded with pride. “Knight, I suppose you will protect my grandfather with your life?” Knight came to me and kissed my forehead. “You don’t have to ask. Your family is my family.” “Aw,” Kailin reacted, giggling. “All right then. Case, Luka, and I will take the sword while Kaleb handles the pack business. Tell everyone to stay vigilant and away from the crowd, but don’t panic. Report any violent and unnatural incidents to me. That’s also your priority.” “Got it, alpha.
KNIGHT “I’ll be right back,” I told Case and Luka before I left the office. “I’ll just tell my mate we’re leaving.” As soon as I entered the gym, I instantly felt something was wrong. McKaye was staring at Nirvana in utter shock, who was throwing punches at the punching bag at full speed like I’d never seen before. The bag was almost torn in half, like an animal gutted in the slaughterhouse, and the grain and sand dripped down the floor. “Shit.” “What the hell is going on?” McKaye finally found his words. “Nirvana?” I called her name as I carefully stepped closer to her. When she did not respond, I held her shoulder. One moment, I was behind her; the next second, McKaye and I were thrown against the wall like lifeless, useless pieces of meat. The blast was strong enough to shake the entire gym, rattling the equipment and TV screen hanging on the wall. Groaning, McKaye and I got on my ass from the fall. He was still in shock, rubbing the back of his head. “Nirvana?” I called h
KNIGHT “I never expected this would happen so fast.” “Now, go get whatever it is in New York. Just be careful and watch your back.” “Thank you.” Zarah created a portal. “I told Califf that you may need an extra backup. See you soon.” I stepped into the portal. Case and Luka followed me. The portal brought us to Califf’s office. I knew the interior. I always saw it in the background every time we Facetimed. “Welcome.” Califf was waiting for us on his desk. “This is surreal,” Case reacted as he looked around. “Good to see you again, Alpha.” “Me, too, Case.” “Unbelievable. So we’re in New York?” Case reacted. “Yes. In my compound at the pack house. Unfortunately, I can’t come with you, but my two best enforcers, Lyon and Tor, will.” “I appreciate it, Cal.” “This is for all of us. Anyway, the SUV is waiting outside. I’ll walk you out.” The pack house was as big as mine. Califf had a property in the middle of the forest where his pack could run freely as wolves. Although his e