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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