NIRVANA “I forgot to tell you we have guys around, but don’t worry. They may be big and tall, but they’re harmless.” Kailin stopped, glaring at least six guys in the entrance hall. “Hey, don’t be rude.” “Hey,” they chorused. “Hi.” I smiled politely, and they went back to their lives just like that. “So? You’re single, huh?” “I think it’s for the best. I need some time alone before I help Grandpa manage the restaurant.” I followed her upstairs. I was surprised to see many antiques, decorations, and paintings as we walked through the hallways and passed by many doors. Then, there was another sitting room with a regency interior style. “So you will start working once you go back?” “That’s the plan.” I found my suitcase before the door, which would probably be my room for a few days. “First, come with me.” She opened the room across from mine. “I’ll show you the view of the vineyards.” We entered her modern aesthetic room, and she went to open the door leading to the balcony.

KNIGHT Kailin’s voice came through the link. I shut her off, but I knew her. She was stubborn and persistent. A moment later, a loud bang knocked on my door. She had a key to my house, and so did her twin. “Knight, I know you’re in there. Get the hell out. I need to talk to you.” I shook my head and wrapped the towel around my waist. I put boxers on before I went to the door. “What the hell, Knight?” Her face flushed with anger, eyes narrowing at me. “Be careful, Kailin.” It was a simple warning, but she received the message instantly. She scoffed, rolling her eyes at me. “Of course. You’re using the alpha tone on me.” “Why are you here? I’ve wasted enough time today.” I went to my walk-in closet and picked up a new shirt and a pair of jeans. “Why did you suddenly leave? I wanted to introduce you to my best friend?” “It can wait. I have important matters at hand.” “Of course. You don’t have time for me but for your business and whores.” Growling, I went to her. “Watch your

NIRVANA Knight Blackwell was only in a formal white shirt, sleeves rolled over his elbows, showing off those huge muscles and veins. He matched it with dark pants but clearly knew he could pull it off effortlessly. He was massive and taller up-closed, and he looked unbelievably attractive, not to mention his neat quiff cinnamon brown hair, full lips, straight nose, and the dark stubble covering his hard jawline made him look like he was ready to seal the billion-dollar deal for tonight. I couldn’t call myself petite with my height of five foot and seven inches, but he made me look dainty before him. “Nirvana.” His expressive green eyes met mine. His voice was pleasing with a husky rumble that he didn’t want anyone to hear. He somehow didn’t look pissed off than this morning, but he wasn’t happy either. A gasp escaped from my throat. My cheeks burned, realizing he was already standing before me. He was close enough that I could see the flecks of light green in his dark forest-gree

NIRVANA What a jerk! Prick. Prick. Prick. I felt rejected. A sliver of pain pierced my chest. Disappointment seeped through within me. I didn’t know this guy, but his words hit different coming from him— they sliced right into my heart. And it felt like I’d known him for a long time, that he meant what he said. When Axell broke up with me, it didn’t hurt like this. What was with this man that caused me such agony? He was gone for a few minutes. His footsteps faded in the hallway, but his expensive taste of cologne still lingered in my head. When he knocked on my door, I was expecting an invitation, maybe a walk in the vineyards under the moonlight. Obviously, I was way over my head. But something must have happened after he left the dining room. I saw the rage in his eyes and the clenching of his jaw. Whatever enraged him that had twisted his boxers— if he wore one, had nothing to do with me. Maybe he just hated me. Perhaps he was just an ass. Whatever. I picked up my

KNIGHT Shit. Things went out of hand quickly. She had just seen Gage shift, and she was terrified. Who wouldn’t be? She was human and only aware of our existence in fantasy, fiction books, and movies, and our representation was a terrifying beast that ripped human parts apart. And I pissed her off. It was better that way. She was away from our dark and dangerous world. She was better off out of my life. The longer she stayed at the vineyards, the harder it was to stay away from her. The pull was so strong it drove me crazy in just a little time I sat with her. She better hate me than drag her into my world. I dialed Alpha Califf, one of my allies. He had one of the biggest packs in the world, a witch coven, and the Lycan Alpha King at his disposal. “Knight, how’s life?” Califf found his mate, a lycan princess, Shadow Hawks, and they were stronger and fought enemies together. If I was being honest, I envied him that he had a stronger mate. Shadow was also a half-witch gif