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NIRVANA

I knew Knight would find me. I never lost that hope. The moment I heard his voice, relief filled my chest. I was grateful he was on time, or I might not be able to see him again. Before everything went black, I felt safe.

I woke up in a hospital room, but not entirely by the sound of that monitor. It was good enough for me because I felt his large hand, the warmth in his touch, and his voice, so he was indeed there for me.

“Do you want me to tell the sleeping beauty instead? I’m good at ruining surprises?”

I thought it was Shadow teasing.

“I take it I’m the sleeping beauty,” I said before I cracked my eyes open.

I met the most beautiful face I’d ever seen, and those green eyes filled with worry and relief.

“Hey.” He pressed the palm of my hand on his lips. “How are you feeling?”

“I felt like a sack of potato passed on to another vendor.”

He beamed and kissed my hand again. “I was so worried.”

“Before I passed out, someone was there, and they kept saying she. Who’s s