They say opposites attract, that two disparate souls can come together to create a raging inferno of passion. Sadly, that flame is more likely to be used for burning witches at the stake when you’re talking about the Templar.

So, of course, it would figure that a witch like me would go and marry one. Probably not my smartest move, but sometimes love is both blind and stupid. Even so, we’ve managed to enjoy five years of bliss, during a time when all supernatural power was banished from the world—leaving us nothing more than two fools in love.

But now magic is back and along with it the old rivalries. I still love my husband but I’m not sure I can trust him anymore. He’s on a quest to rid the world of evil and I’m afraid that includes people like me. I’m willing to fight to save my marriage, but if our love can’t conquer all, I might end up fighting for my life instead.

The New Order is a companion piece to the bestselling Bill of the Dead saga. Series note: this story takes place right before the events of Everyday Horrors (Bill of the Dead – 2).