Chapter: 64

But she was gone by then. Because of what I'd done.

I pushed that thought away and forced a smile as I slid my hand down her arm and intertwined our fingers. "I'll take you now."

Her smile broadened. "Okay." I nodded towards Ethan and Gavin before leading Celeste out.

The building that housed Luna Noire had three floors. The first two were the bar-the first floor for select humans, the second for werewolves. The third was a restaurant, and the roof was the Moon Garden.

It was a hidden sanctuary-walled with moon-silvered herbs and night- blooming jasmine. Twinkling lights circled the perimeter, casting a soft glow over moongrass, rune-marked stones, and a central fire pit that glowed like molten gold.