KNIGHT She managed to take us to a place in one piece, under her own control. Finally, she made some improvements. I knew Nirvana was strong, and despite her defiance and doubts, I never doubted she wouldn’t stop figuring out what she could do, and I knew she would make a huge difference in our world. She should have anticipated the other packs out there, and she just brought us to a dangerous pack in Alaska. When five men appeared from a distance, my wolf turned protective, stirring and growling inside me. He became agitated, and my fangs tickled in my gums. My claws threatened to claw their way out. Then I noticed the tall man in the center. He was, without a doubt, the alpha. I had yet to learn how big their pack was. I knew many packs, my allies, but none were in this area. “We’re lost in the woods. We didn’t mean to trespass.” I wasn’t lying, but they could not know about Nirvana’s gift. “I can smell you from afar.” That must be one of the enforcers. The alpha hadn’t spok

NIRVANA I didn’t realize I was sensitive to silver, just like werewolves, until today. I could feel my body giving out. I shivered when my skin was so cold while my inside seemed boiling like molten lava. The cage didn’t help either. It was sickening. It smelled like rotten animals. The longer I stayed there, the more horrible the smell became. The cave must be spell-protected. I couldn’t reach Zarah to ask for help, and my necklace was useless. Knight was also in pain. Despite how hard he tried to hide the pain inflicted with silver, I still felt it. We shared a bond, and we shared thoughts in the first place. I tried to block him, but somehow, he became my anchor, my hope, and he was the only thing that gave me a reason to stay strong and keep my mind sane. If it wasn’t for him, keep telling me not to expose my ability. I’d already fought these werewolves to protect us. At the back of my mind, I was so full of myself, thinking I had mastered my gift. Instead, I put my alpha in

KNIGHT “Thank you for everything, Alpha Frye.” I reached out for a handshake. “We did nothing, Alpha Knight. Don’t forget to reach out if you need anything; if you’re going to war, my men and I will be there behind you.” He shook my hand firmly, placing his hand on top. “I mean it, Alpha Knight. Consider us your friends.” “That means a lot.” “And you, young Luna. The only advice I can give you is this. If one thing can win good over evil, it is your love for the people you care about to motivate you, to keep you standing, and the sacrifice you will make for them; even a great evil would never do that.” Nirvana hugged him and sighed. “Thank you so much.” She then went to Evelyn and hugged her. “Don’t wait till you don’t have any more time.” We walked out of their house filled with hope, and the wisdom they shared with us somehow lightened the heaviness in my chest. Once we were far enough, Nirvana held me in my arms, and I felt that tingle again. This time, she did it with flyi

NIRVANA We made it to Portland. I didn’t even know how to feel or what to say meeting relatives I’d never met. I always thought that after I learned that my parents died, it was just me and my grandfather. Knight pressed the doorbell to a two-story suburban house. “Is this always wet around here?” My question made him smile. “There are many werewolves in Portland. And your distant relatives are one of them.” “I’m surprised that you know.” “Your grandpa told me when he visited California. I forgot to tell you about that.” He rang the doorbell again. This time, I heard footsteps coming to the door. “It was a difficult time for both of us.” The door swung open. A man around Knight’s age stood at the door, looking confused as he sniffed the air. He somehow looked friendly and kind. “Can I help you?” “Dylan Hedrew?” “Yes. Who’s asking?” “I know you know her,” said Knight. “Case knows we’re coming here to see you.” “What’s this all about?” Dylan nodded as he opened the door wi

KNIGHT “You’re right.” She breathed deeply and moved forward to get in line towards the exit. The two werewolves were a few passengers away, but they still thought we hadn’t made them. Once we exited the airplane, I grabbed Nirvana’s hand tightly as we sprinted towards the restroom. “Change of plan,” I told her through our link. “I can’t come with you in the ladies room. We go to the exit and let McKaye and Luka block them. Once we get in the SUV, you portal us, and those assholes think we were still in there.” “Excellent plan.” We passed by throngs of people, and I saw them through the mirror, still following us. I sensed McKaye and Luka. They were closer. “Guys, I need you to create a diversion. I think we’ve been followed since Portland. Two guys in a leather jacket and parkas.” “Got it, Alpha,” McKaye said. “I’m seeing them right now,” Luka responded. “Our transport is parked at the left, second row.” “See you soon.” “What the fuck, man?” I heard McKaye. “Look where you