KNIGHT “I did not do anything to him. Dylan was telling the truth when he said he had no idea. And I like him around. He’s like a walking grimmopedia.” “I’m glad you’re here. I thought I wouldn’t see you again.” “Me too, Nirvana.” I sniffed when something reached my nostrils. “What the fuck?” “What’s that smell?” “Wolfsbane.” I got up and helped her up. “What? Isn’t it like your Kryptonite?” “It can hurt us in small doses, but it could kill our wolf.” I just saw the mist from the left corner of the room. “Get it in the corner, Nirvana. It could hurt you, too.” My pulse raced. My wolf became restless. What was this test all about? For Nirvana to save me if I lost consciousness? “Take this. Cover your mouth and nose.” I took off my shirt and gave it to her. “No, you do it.” My eyes narrowed. “Stop defying me, sweetheart. You just had the traumatic night of your life. I can’t risk you getting hurt again.” I eyed the corner. “Hey! This is not funny anymore! Open this door. Now!

NIRVANA When I thought I would see the fear in his eyes, I was wrong. He was even proud of me. When he rejected me, I thought it was because I was merely human— a fragile, weak human. Maybe it was, but I didn’t care that much right now. After what happened to me and to our lives for these past few weeks, I understood why he didn’t want me to be a part of this strange and dangerous world. He was protecting me. Knight wanted to protect me, but I could not escape my fate, which was destined for me. “Don’t look at me like that while you are sitting on my lap, Nirvana. It’s dangerous to poke a bear.” “Is that the other way around? A literal word of poking? To poke a wolf.” He smiled. It was wicked. I saw the glint in his eyes and felt his bulge poking my butt. “I try to behave like a gentleman here, Nirvana. My wolf is naughty tonight.” “Tell him I like him being naughty than nice.” I traced a finger on his bottom lip. He rubbed my arms. “Are you cold?” “You’re distracting me. Wh

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

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

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