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  We all laughed.

  I reached over to rest my hand on Birdie’s arm. “I’m so glad you were both here. You’re the best, Birdie. You really are.”

  “Happy to help, Princess. How long are you two staying?”

  I sighed. “My dad texted earlier to say he’d call in the morning with our next destination, so I imagine we’ll be leaving tomorrow too.”

  Lila’s smile grew a little sadder. “It’s going to be quiet around here without all of you.”

  “About that,” Zinnia said. “I’ve decided Canyon Meadows is too boring for me to keep living there. I’m going to move.”

  Lila perked up. “Are you going to take the guest house like we offered?”

  Zinnia shrugged. “That depends.”

  “On what?” Anson said.

  “I want us to have a family meal at least once a week.”

  Lila nodded. “We can absolutely do that. Anything else?”

  Zinnia’s mouth set with new determination. “I want a cat.”

  Anson and Lila both smiled and looked at each other. Anson nodded. “I don’t see a problem with that.”

  “All right then,” Zinnia said. “I’ll move in.”

  Sin sat up a little. “That’s great, Aunt Z. How long will it take you to sell your place at Canyon Meadows, do you think?”

  She gave him a sly look. “It sold last week.”

  He chuckled. “Then maybe I should be asking how long it’ll take to get the moving trucks here.”

  “Thursday,” she answered without a beat. “And I have an appointment to adopt at least one cat at a local rescue the following Saturday.”

  “Hold on,” Anson said. “At least one cat? That’s not what you said a second ago.”

  “Don’t try me, Anson.” Zinnia arched her brows. “The more you fuss, the more cats I will bring home.”

  As we all laughed, I savored the happiness of the moment and gazed at my husband in complete admiration. Not only had I married well, because Sin was such an amazing guy, but how incredible was it to end up with a family like his to boot? They were wonderful, welcoming people.

  Getting Lila home would forever be one of the great accomplishments of my life. My heart was full, my soul was light, and I’d never been more in love.

  I’d also never been more curious as to where our next adventure would take us.

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  About the Author

  USA Today Best Selling Author Kristen Painter is a little obsessed with cats, books, chocolate, and shoes. It’s a healthy mix. She loves to entertain her readers with interesting twists and unforgettable characters. She currently writes two best-selling paranormal romance series: Nocturne Falls and Shadowvale. She also writes the spin off cozy mystery series, Jayne Frost. The former college English teacher can often be found all over social media where she loves to interact with readers:

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  Other Books by Kristen Painter

  COZY MYSTERY:

  Jayne Frost series:

  Miss Frost Solves a Cold Case: A Nocturne Falls Mystery

  Miss Frost Ices the Imp: A Nocturne Falls Mystery

  Miss Frost Saves the Sandman: A Nocturne Falls Mystery

  Miss Frost Cracks a Caper: A Nocturne Falls Mystery

  When Birdie Babysat Spider: A Jayne Frost Short

  Miss Frost Braves the Blizzard: A Nocturne Falls Mystery

  Miss Frost Chills the Cheater: A Nocturne Falls Mystery

  Miss Frost Says I Do: A Nocturne Falls Mystery

  Happily Everlasting Series:

  Witchful Thinking

  PARANORMAL WOMEN’S FICTION:

  First Fangs Club series:

  Sucks to Be Me

  Suck it up, Buttercup

  Sucker Punch

  PARANORMAL ROMANCE:

  Nocturne Falls series:

  The Vampire’s Mail Order Bride

  The Werewolf Meets His Match

  The Gargoyle Gets His Girl

  The Professor Woos the Witch

  The Witch’s Halloween Hero – short story

  The Werewolf’s Christmas Wish – short story

  The Vampire’s Fake Fiancée

  The Vampire’s Valentine Surprise – short story

  The Shifter Romances the Writer

  The Vampire’s True Love Trials – short story

  The Vampire’s Accidental Wife

  The Reaper Rescues the Genie

  The Detective Wins the Witch

  The Vampire’s Priceless Treasure

  Shadowvale series:

  The Trouble With Witches

  The Vampire’s Cursed Kiss

  The Forgettable Miss French

  Moody and The Beast

  Sin City Collectors series:

  Queen of Hearts

  Dead Man’s Hand

  Double or Nothing

  Standalone Paranormal Romance:

  Dark Kiss of the Reaper

  Heart of Fire

  Recipe for Magic

  Miss Bramble and the Leviathan

  URBAN FANTASY:

  The House of Comarré series:

  Forbidden Blood

  Blood Rights

  Flesh and Blood

  Bad Blood

  Out for Blood

  Last Blood

  The Crescent City series:

  House of the Rising Sun

  City of Eternal Night

  Garden of Dreams and Desires

  Nothing is completed without an amazing team.

  Many thanks to:

  Cover design: MiblArt

  Interior formatting: Author E.M.S

  Editor/copyedits/proofs: Chris Kridler