NIRVANA

“I’m going to Italy, but I’ll be back on Tuesday. You have everything you need, and please don’t burn my house down. Call the second number on that phone if there’s an emergency.”

“Who’s number is this?”

“Just in case of emergency.”

I shrugged. “Three days, huh? You miss the Lycan King.”

“Don’t ever attempt to get out of this house.” She retained her calm demeanor and looked at me as if she read my mind that I might try.

“How could I? You ...