Cary's Galentine's Day - Cary Redmond Short Stories, #16

Who needs Valentine's Day when you have Trouble. For Cary Redmond, Portland's resident magical Protector, a simple night out with her friends to celebrate an alternative to Valentine's Day should involve good food, too much wine, and plenty of girl talk. What it actually involves is.a lot more dangerous. But saving the innocent is what Cary does. Even on pretend national holidays. And when called to save someone from the manipulative dangers of a wizard, Cary races to the rescue.
Her friends at her back. Her wine buzz left behind. Because no one messes with love on Cary's watch.