KNIGHT “It’s our first day as engaged,” she whispered, kissing my lips. Good morning.” “Morning.” We’d been awake for an hour, but we only got up to use the bathroom, and then we made love again inside the blanket. I never knew it would feel like this. I was fucking overjoyed to wake up in the morning with the person I loved most. Though I still wanted to spend a few hours wrapped her in my arms, unfortunately, things outside were getting crazier and dangerous for humans and us. “There’s something I’ve been wanting to tell you.” Her tone was serious, but someone knocked on the door and interrupted us. “Hold that thought.” “Guys, lovebirds, wakey wakey. We have to get back to the vineyards.” It was Kailin. “Give us five minutes.” I looked at Nirvana. “You were about to tell me something seemed important. What is it?” “That can wait.” She kissed me and got up, gorgeous and naked. “Sweetheart.” I followed her with my gaze as she headed to the bathroom. “Stop looking at me like
KNIGHT “I’m still talking to your stubborn best friend, but yes.” She looked at Nirvana’s fingers. “Where’s the ring we bought? Why is she not wearing it?” “You knew?” Nirvana asked her, astonished. “Yeah. We went together to the jewelry shop, and the ring is—” “Don’t tell me,” she stopped Kailin. Her smile was about to break. “I don’t wanna know. I wanna be surprised.” “Since when do you like surprises?” Kailin was amused, hugged Nirvana, and lifted her up. “I’m so happy for you. You’re finally becoming my sister.” “Put her down, for fuck’s sake. You’re crushing her.” “Overprotective jerk.” Kailin glared at me before hugging me. “Congratulations, cousin.” “Thanks.” I blew a breath. “Now, let’s go back to where we left off.” “Knight, don’t stop me if that’s how we win this battle. Please?” “What’s exactly the plan?” “We don’t have it yet, but she said that since Cyrius is after me, maybe a bait will work.” “I don’t like this plan.” My jaw locked hard. “She said we might
NIRVANA Knight had been in a meeting all day in his office and another with the alphas in the country. Kailin was also busy assisting him, which left me alone, training the entire day with McKaye. “You may have the strength, but you need a break. That’s all for the day.” McKaye finally gave up. He’d been barking since we started, my boxing partner and he also received punches and kicks from me. I was actually exhausted, but I was trying to push my limit. I wanted to train harder and learn faster. There was no time to waste or to idle. The war was already there, and we were not even close to being ready and finding out how to kill that evil. Luka also trained the enforcers and scouts. I didn’t even know there were enforcers, and these guys were willing to risk their lives to protect their pack. I admired their loyalty to their alpha and their luna. “I can still take another round,” I insisted, following him to the locker room. “I know, but we’re done for today.” “Thanks.” I lean
NIRVANA “He’s doing fine. I think he wants to join the pack, but he hasn’t approached Knight yet, and he’s very knowledgeable and useful around here.” “Yeah. He’s good with research, and he has connections. So you found what are you looking for?” “Almost, but I can’t discuss it with you on the phone. I’m hoping to meet you soon, Grandpa.” “Me too, honey. Please, take care of yourself.” “You, too. And, Grandpa?” “Yes, Vana.” “Knight just proposed last night, and I said yes.” “I know.” He just gushed. It didn’t sound like the grandfather who raised me, and it made me laugh. “He asked for my blessings, and he didn’t have to do that because I knew he would take care of you. Congratulations, honey.” I suddenly felt emotional. I blinked back my tears, but they still fell. I looked away so the boys would not see my face as I wiped my tears. “You have no idea how he makes me happy, but you know how this ends Grandpa, and I haven’t told him.” “You don’t have to do that, but it doesn
KNIGHT “Fuck!” Her body flushed, and I could sense her orgasm was just around the corner. “Knight, baby, don’t stop, don’t stop.” Every time she called me baby, it sent pleasure sizzling through me, down my spine and my balls. “You wanna come? How desperate are you to come, my love?” I let my fingertips trace down the line on her spine. “Just fuck me, please?” she begged, reaching for me, pushing her head down against the pillow, her ass arching up. And when she begged me like that, it almost made me lose my mind— it was enrapturing. She was my undoing. “I will fuck you hard, Nirvana. Just as you begged me to. I would never leave you wanting.” As if she clung to my words as I promised, she began panting, moaning, hands grasping the sheets. Then I pulled out my rigid cock, not even waiting for her to get another breath. I slammed back in, hitting the hilt. It felt so fucking good. It got even better and better every time we made love, we fucked, or kissed each other till we fel
NIRVANA “What’s the emergency, Zarah?” She took us to her house in a peaceful neighborhood for the first time. “Big rock. Congratulations,” said the pretty Asian girl with long, straight hair. She was around my age, but we’d never met. “Thanks. I’m Nirvana.” I offered my hand for a handshake. “Aira. The witch apprentice,” she said humorously, shaking my hand. “Who’s the lucky man?” “That would be me. Knight.” “Knight? Like Knight with K in shining armor?” Knight chuckled. “Precisely, but I left my armor in the Californian desert.” She whistled. “With humor, too. Are all alphas hot? Well, except for an old wannabe alpha. Thank Goddess, he’s dead.” “Oh.” I was genuinely surprised. “There’s a witch apprentice?” “Aira, not now. Glad you two made it.” Zarah had opened books before her. “Nirvana, you’re here.” I turned around and saw Dylan. “Hey. How long you’ve been here.” We hugged each other. “Yesterday. Congrats, by the way. I’m happy for both of you.” “Thanks. So what ar
NIRVANA I followed them into her kitchen. Well, I thought it was her kitchen, but the whole world spun. My vision felt dizzy as I hung onto Knight. The feeling was uncomfortable and gave me a vertigo effect that had almost landed my butt on the ground. “Whoa! That was something. What the hell was that, Zarah?” Archibald asked. I looked around. The place had changed. We were not in her kitchen anymore, but somewhere looked like a tomb or temple— their sacred ground. “Where are we?” “This ground is sacred like a sanctum and can never be contaminated.” She gestured for us to come around the table with a big thick book with written language I’d never seen before. There were some tools like bowls and knives and small decanters of some sort. “Dylan, stay behind. Sebastien, Knight, Archibald, and Aira will cut your palm when I tell you to drop your blood on the bowl. That’s when you do it. You should do it together for the potion to work.” “What about me?” “You will have your turn lat
KNIGHT “You can’t come with us.” We were back to the vineyards an hour ago, and now we were arguing because Nirvana didn’t want to back down. “I’m sorry, Luna, but I’m with Alpha on this.” Luka shrugged, shifting his gaze to McKaye. “Why is that? Because I’m a freaking human?” Kaleb and the twins didn’t react but held their smiles. “We all know it by now if you’re just a freaking human, Luna, but we’re with Alpha on this one. Please don’t get mad at us. We’re just protecting you,” said Kaleb. “How do you suggest to find an infected werewolf?” “I’m a good scout,” McKaye said. “You can call Kailin to stay with you and print your fingernails and toes while waiting for us to come back.” She glared further. “I don’t paint my nails, Mac. God, I hate you all right now.” She stomped away, leaving us all stunned. “Shit. She hates us,” Zander said, scratching his head. “She’s upset, but she doesn’t hate you.” I breathed deeply as I looked at them. “I’ll be right back.” I hadn’t taken