FAZER LOGINWhen we step into the theater, it’s dim but not crowded, that perfect in-between where it feels like the world has stepped aside just for us. Adrian gestures toward the center.“I picked the best seats,” he says quietly. “Middle row, dead center. You get the perfect view with no neck strain.”“Look
He smiles, eyes on the road. “You’ll see.”I narrow my eyes. “I don’t really like surprises.”“That’s unfortunate,” he chuckles. “Because I like giving them.”“I don’t have that kind of patience,” I warn.He laughs, the sound warm and easy. “I’ve noticed and I find that so cute.”I look down, using
Adrian arrives exactly on time.I know this because I’ve checked the clock three times already, pacing from the living room to the hallway and back again like I’m waiting for an exam result instead of a date. When his car finally pulls up outside, headlights briefly washing over the front of my hous
A soft chuckle escapes me. “Well… technically, we’ve only been on one date, but we talk every day, and he told me he wants to build something more with me.”The sadness and despair on her face vanish, replaced by a huge smile that lights her up.“Please tell me you’re not lying, just so I can finall
The picture shows my back, with Noah’s hand resting on my lower spine. It was probably taken while I was admiring the necklace, but what I don’t remember is his hand being there at all.Was I so absorbed that I didn’t even notice where he’d placed it?“So,” Mom says sharply, her eyes burning with an
“I don’t think I heard you right,” Mom says, staring at me like I should be booking a psychiatry appointment. “There must be a mistake.”I get her. I really do. Noah is the last person anyone would ever imagine I’d have a child with, yet here we are and the proof is the very obvious baby bump stretc
Brook.The house feels emptier these days. Ever since Sierra’s accident, Noah’s barely been home. I tell myself it’s because of work… but I know better. It’s because of her.I hate it. Hate that even after all these years he’s still drawn to her. Even after all that Chloe did, all that I did, all th
Her love brings me to tears...Again. I honestly don't understand why I've been a crying mess since I woke up.“Oh, sweetheart…” She gathers me into her arms. She holds me close, her hand cradling the back of my head as I cry on her shoulder until the ache in my chest has nothing left to give.She st
For a moment, I want to argue. To tell him I don’t need his help, that I can handle myself. But the truth is, I’m terrified. Whoever did this wanted me to know they could reach me. Anywhere.My gaze sweeps over what’s left of my home. The chaos. The violation. Memories ripped apart and scattered acr
SIERRAThe moment I see them; I can’t hold it together.“Mom,” I whisper, my throat raw.I thought I’d never see her again. I thought I wouldn’t get the chance to see any of them again. I remembered their faces flashing in my head as I fought to push that woman off me. In that moment I regretted not







