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
My heart sinks. “No. Don’t you dare!”“For once,” she says softly, “I agree with him.”I stare at her, disbelief crashing over me. “You’re kidding.”She shakes her head, voice gentle but firm. “Sierra, think about it. His estate is basically a fortress. Guards, cameras, restricted access… no one cou
I meet him halfway. “How is she? Really?”He gives me a measured look, then glances toward the window. “She’s very lucky,” he says simply. “Coming out of a coma after two days without severe complications is a good sign. Her vitals are improving steadily. But she’ll be weak and maybe in pain.”I swa
The silence that follows Noah’s exit is deafening. The door slams shut, and the echo seems to vibrate through my bones, each thud of my heart louder than the last. The air conditioner hums, but even that feels too loud in the emptiness he’s left behind.I drag in a trembling breath, pressing my hand
“No, you didn’t,” Nova answers, excitement bubbling from her. “She was… Every time we had a sleepover, she always started a pillow fight, but she’d end up losing and laughing so hard she’d fall off the bed.” Nova giggles while Nolan smiles. A genuine full smile that I haven’t seen since their mo







