LOGIN“Not yet,” Adrian replies. “She’s got a lot going on right now, but once things settle, I’ll tell her… I’m not about to let her slip through my fingers.”His words land heavier than they should. It’s just a simple confession, but it hits me like a two-edged blade, slicing somewhere in my heart.I do
NOAH.I’m sitting across from Adrian and Gunner, my mind still reeling from the hard truth they just hit me with.I can’t deny it. Back then, I would’ve shut down anyone who dared to speak against Chloe. I would’ve defended her without question. But now, after reading that entry, after the illusion
He studies me, waiting for the rest.“I kept my mouth shut because you were happy,” I continue. “And it wasn’t my place to blow up your marriage just because I thought she was two-faced.”His jaw tightens and silence settles over the table, but for once, Noah actually listens instead of snapping bac
ADRIAN.I walk into the private whiskey lounge after dropping Sierra at home, and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t still riding that high, especially when I remember her beautiful smile.This has been our favorite place for years. Inside, warm amber light washes over dark mahogany walls and deep leat
“Inhale through your nose,” she continues. “Slowly. Deeply. Let your ribs expand.”I breathe in.“For four… three… two… one. Hold. And release.”The room fills with the sound of synchronized exhaling and honestly, it’s strangely powerful.We move through gentle stretches, supported child’s pose with
Then I see it. A low, cream-colored building tucked into the greenery. Large windows. Wooden accents. A stone pathway leading up to double glass doors. There’s a small wooden sign near the entrance with delicate script burned into it.Willow Grove Prenatal Wellness.I blink at it.“Adrian…”He parks
Sierra.I wake up feeling like I’ve been hit by a truck. Every muscle in my body aches in protest the moment I move. I know I needed the distraction yesterday; that’s why I cleaned, but damn, I’m regretting that decision now. I should’ve just spent the day lazing around, maybe napping or finally cat
Still, the feeling wouldn’t go away. It’s like something deep inside me kept pushing, urging me to report it and it didn’t settle until I finally decided to head to the station. So here I am doing exactly that.Just as I’m about to leave, a message pops up from Lilly.[Dinner at my place tonight.][
Adrian and I linger at the café longer than I expect. After I tell him about the accident at work, the heaviness hanging between us slowly dissolves when he shifts the conversation to safer ground.It’s comforting. Maybe a bit too comforting. The tight coil in my shoulders loosens, and I catch mysel
Her words send a chill down my spine. If Aunt Ava is already connecting the dots, then it's only a matter of time before the truth is out... I have to do something.I push the spoon through the panna cotta, swirling the berries around. My chest feels heavy. “And then there is Noah. He sat across fro







