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when asleep. She practically glowed. Her bouncy brown curls lay across the pillow and cradled her sweet face. Zia sat on the other side, and ran her hand along Haven’s head.
     
    Instantly, Haven’s big blue eyes fluttered open and her gaze met mine. “Nexi.”
     
    “Yes, Haven. It’s me.” Tears filled my eyes as I squeezed her hand. We were home and safe.
     
    Seconds later, Haven jumped to her feet, glanced at everyone in the room, then fainted. Finn lunged for her and scooped her up. “Well, that wasn’t the reaction I expected.” I laughed.
     
    Zia chuckled along with me, stood and approached Haven. She rested her hand on Haven’s cheek and immediately woke her.
     
    “You are all right? Kyden is alive? You’re back?” She rambled on.
     
    I laughed, patted the bed for her to sit with me. “Okay, take a deep breath, and let me tell you what happened.”
     
    By the end, Haven sat with her mouth wide open. Finn looked equally shocked.
     
    “You’re the Ruler of the Underworld?” Haven whispered, disbelief clear in her tone.
     
    I nodded. It was all I could do; worried she wouldn’t be pleased with the news.
     
    Haven blinked twice, then burst out laughing, as did Finn. Kyden and I joined in.
     
    “Just when I think it can’t get any worse, something always proves me wrong.” I sighed and wiped tears from my eyes.
     
    Haven wiped her own and took a deep breath to gather herself. “It’s not so bad. You said it yourself—you don’t really have to do anything.”
     
    “I guess.” I shrugged a little. “It’s just so bizarre. I never thought I would be grateful to a bunch of demons.”
     
    Haven giggled. “Me neither.” Suddenly, a curious look came upon her face. “Are you feeling okay?”
     
    “Yeah, I feel fine. Why?”
     
    “Then we have somewhere to go.” She smiled.
     
    “I’m not going anywhere. I only just got back.” I jumped off the bed and moved next to Kyden. He wrapped an arm around my shoulder and lightly ran his fingers across my skin.
     
    Haven stomped her foot, her lips pursed in a pout. “But I have something planned for you.”
     
    “How have you had time to plan anything?”
     
    “Well…” She smiled sneakily. “It was something I planned a week ago and since all is well now, we should continue on with the plans, don’t ya think?”
     
    “Plans for what?” I asked, hesitantly. I’d become suspicious, who can really blame me? Haven had a knack for doing the unexpected.
     
    Kyden leaned down and whispered in my ear. “Have you forgotten what tomorrow night is?”
     
    I met his eyes, trying to think. Tomorrow. What was happening tomorrow? Then, it hit me like a smack in the face. “Our bonding ceremony?”
     
    He smiled, brushed his fingers across my cheek. “I’m glad you haven’t forgotten.”
     
    Haven watched me impatiently to give her the acknowledgement she sought. As much as I wanted to stay with Kyden and never leave his side again, we had agreed that this wouldn’t rule us. This situation was over and I needed to treat it as such.
     
    As the acceptance settled in, I noticed the mischievous look in Haven’s gaze. “What have you planned?”
     
    She wriggled her brows. “You’ll see.”
     
    Oh for Christ Sakes! This was going to be bad.
     

 

     
     

Chapter Two
     
     
     
    “This is amazing,” I exhaled as I leaned back into a giant hot tub filled with rose petals. Of course, Haven sat next to me. She’d pulled together a whole group of us—Zia, Misa, Briar, Sabi, and a few other Witches to join in the relaxing splendor at the Juvenex Spa in New York City.
     
    I was a bit sad that Rynn, Briggs’ mate, was unable to make it, but she was busy with wolf business. Boy oh boy, was she missing out.
     
    We’d already distressed and detoxed in the Jade Igloo Sauna , sweated in the Diamond Herbal Steam Sauna, then had an invigorating Cold Rainforest Shower . Now, Haven and I soaked in a private tub that resembled a