เข้าสู่ระบบSince I can’t drink alcohol, I decided we can do some mocktails. I tried a few recipes from You-Tube and they turned out great, so I want to make some for Lilly.I grab a cart and make my way inside, already mentally listing what I need.I’m just about to get in when I glance toward the café adjacen
My phone buzzes as I step out of the car. I put it against my ear, balancing it between my shoulder and cheek and answer it while I grab my bag.“Please don’t tell me you’re late,” Adrian says, his voice warm and amused.We’d talked yesterday, and I’d told him I’d be getting my cast off today. He sa
NOAH.The house is quiet after Adrian and Gunner leave.Their laughter still echoes faintly in the walls, like an afterimage, but it fades quickly, leaving something heavy in its place.I stand there for a moment longer than necessary, glass still in my hand, staring at nothing as Adrian’s voice loo
“Don’t fucking finish that sentence,” Noah warns.“—but it’s about her,” Gunner finishes unapologetically. “And that’s a fact.”“Facts my ass.”“Look,” I say calmly. “You might not want to with your feelings, but until you do, you’ll just keep spiraling.”Noah glares at us, then exhales slowly. “All
“Are you sure you’re five?” Gunner teases.She laughs, rolling her eyes dramatically. “Of course I am.”She’s about to continue when footsteps interrupt her.“It’s time for bed, Nova.”Noah steps into the room, Nolan at his side, wearing the same serious expression he always does.“Can’t we stay a l
AdrianBoys’ night is a lie.It’s never about the games, never about the drinks, and definitely never about “just catching up.” It’s about sitting in a room with other men who know too much about you and waiting to see who cracks first.Tonight, it’s at Noah’s place.“Uncle Adrian!”Nova’s small bod
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
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
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
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







