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
When I get to the parking lot, I move like a shadow, eyes darting around, scanning for any sign of paparazzi.God forbid, but the last thing I want is to be photographed leaving the same motel as Noah. After all, he’s Noah Wood—son of Rowan and Ava Wood. They are a power couple. Royalty ruling this
NoahThe hum of the car blends with Nolan’s off-key singing from the backseat, a tune I couldn’t place but one he’s singing with so much conviction I didn’t have the heart to stop him.Beside him, Nova is trying to braid her doll’s hair while instructing her brother, rather loudly, that he's singing
“I think I heard you wrong,” I mumbled, unintelligently.My voice comes out faint and brittle, like my voice has forgotten how to form words. There must be some mistake—I must have misheard.She sighs tiredly. “You didn’t.”The silence that stretches between us is deafening. My heart is racing, my h
The quicker I got this over with, the better.Blackie meows at me from across the room.“I won’t be long,” I promise, scooping her up and hugging her close, hoping I could absorb some of her strength and courage.She purrs softly, grounding me in her quiet way. I set her down gently, making sure she







