NIRVANA “Why are you scared to punch me? You punch like a little girl, Nirvana.” “Why is it everyone says I punch like a little girl?” I groaned, my eyes flaring at Dane. “Remember, this is not a practice or training. Make it real. Punch like a real woman, a luna.” “Maybe I can only punch like a girl, Dane. And your abs are distracting.” My comment made Knight groan while Kailin rolled her eyes at me. “So if you see an attractive guy about to pull the trigger at you, you won’t shoot him because he’s too cute to die?” I huffed a breath. I was sweating and sticky like a pig. He’d been training me for hours when McKaye suggested that Dane teach me instead of him. When Knight gave us a go, I let my body beat up. I lost count of how many times I fell on the dirt and felt my strength was wearing off. I tried blocking his punches, but he was just so good. Considering he had long limbs and was taller than me, he could easily break my bones. “Just punch him, Vana. I’m bored to death he

NIRVANA He can never be trusted, Dane told me, and those words kept repeating in my head. I’d been in the bathroom for fifteen minutes, and my nerves started to get in the way. “Sweetheart, we can still walk away from this. It’s not too late to back out.” Knight said behind the door. “Just give me a minute.” I breathed deeply and did the tricks I had practiced overnight. I only had one time to do this, or I would fail everyone. I took a moment to gather myself before I opened the door. “Let’s go before I change my mind. That son of bitch chose an open public restaurant to his advantage. “Shit.” “What is it?” “I don’t know what he looks like.” “Fuck.” “If you see a smug curly hair son of a bitch in his forties, then that’s him,” Dane said to our line. “He has a wife named Elaine and a daughter named Savanna.” “Is your team ready?” “Yeah.” “Got a table for two,” said the sheriff, Carter Wade. That was his cue. He played a vital role in the plan, as Eloh would never suspect

NIRVANA “As far as I know, that was not my fault. I’m innocent. I was dead, and how would I know someone was capable of bringing the dead back to life? And it wasn’t my choice to wake up from the dead. Unless you have written laws about it, I’m still innocent.” “Turn yourself in so this problem won’t escalate, or I will be forced to order a shoot to kill on you.” “Fantastic.” “Do you think this a joke?” His eyes blazed. “No.” I looked at him straight in the eye. “I’ve been chased by your people. I almost died running away from you. Do you think I wanted this? But as I look into your eyes, you are more desperate than me, Council Hartwick. I recognize haunted when I see one. I guess he has something you hold dear. Who is it? Elaine or Savanna?” His eyes glowed in anger, and his face reddened in rage as he fisted his hands on the table and said, “You don’t have the right to drag their names into this conversation.” I just poked the big bad bear. I meant a werewolf. “Then you can’t

KNIGHT “Wow. Did you hear that, Alpha?” Luka laughed. Our little fun moment was cut short when the double door swung open. Victor, Dane, and Zarah entered. We all rose to our feet and waited for the verdict. “Nirvana Thorne, Luna of White Moon Pack has been acquitted on all charges.” Victor put the paper on the table and scribbled his signature. “Alpha Knight Blackwell of White Moon Pack, you are appointed the head of the council advisor. Don’t say no. I won’t take no for an answer.” “Priestess Zarah, It would be my honor to hire you as our witch advisor on all witchcraft, arts, and enchantment.” He turned to Dane. “As for you, you are free of any debt or obligation to the head council or any obligations in the Werewolf Council. As of now, young man, you are a free agent. If you wish to join White Moon Pack or continue working at the agency or any organizations that fit your expertise, your file remains buried in the council.” “Thank you, sir. I let my mate decide,” said Dane, m

NIRVANA “No fucking way. We’re getting married tomorrow.” So, no cold feet and no backing out. I was really going to get married to the man I loved. “Then what’s this call all about?” “Use the card, buy anything you want. Do you want me to call any friends of yours?” “Kailin and the guys are my family and friends. Just call Grandpa and Dylan for me. Shadow and Zarah should be at my wedding. And who’s your best man?” “Mac.” “Good. Now let me go shopping, and don’t call me every five minutes if it’s not an emergency.” “I love you, Nirvana. And I can’t wait to be your husband.” “I love you, too.” Two hours later, I felt terrible for Dane. He waited patiently for us while we were having a complete spa package. We grabbed lunch, and then we checked out some bridal gowns. “I can’t believe I’m doing this. I always dreamed of a beautiful wedding, but not at twenty-one. I mean, come on. I only met Knight three months ago. I don’t even know his birthday. How old is he anyway?” Kaili