Mag-log inYou know that thing some men do where they wait until you’re invested, until you’re hooked, and then they start to pull away? That’s exactly what I thought he was doing.I sigh.“I’ve tried to be patient,” I continue, my voice steady even though my chest tightens. “But it’s starting to feel like may
Since Adrian cancelled on me again, I didn’t expect to see him standing on my porch. So when I open the door and find him there, my brain stalls for a second, like it needs time to catch up with reality.“Hi,” I say stupidly, my eyes grazing over him.He’s dressed in a black V-neck T-shirt and black
His jaw tightens, and whatever warmth I thought I’d seen in his eyes vanishes without a trace.For a second, I think he’s about to storm out. Instead, he folds his arms across his chest, feet planted wide like he’s bracing himself for impact.“So,” he says, his voice hardening. “This boyfriend of yo
It’s two p.m. when I step into the parking lot, my handbag clutched tightly to my chest.The unmistakable sensation of being watched coils around me. It feels like unseen eyes are tracking my every move.I slow without meaning to, my senses flaring as awareness crawls up my spine. I stop and turn bu
I swear, one of these days she'll push too far and I'm going to snap.Her eyes turn cold. “Careful, Sierra. You’re not exactly in a position to be arrogant or rude.”“Funny,” I reply coolly. “Last I checked, I didn’t ask for your opinion.”“You think you're untouchable, don’t you?”“No,” I say hones
SIERRA.I stare at my screen, the numbers blurring together no matter how many times I blink.I went back to work because, as much as I loved being home, I quickly grew restless. After spending weeks at Noah’s with nothing to do, I couldn’t take staying idle anymore.So far, work has kept me as busy
I’m still vibrating with anger when I reach the hallway. Anger at Brook’s lies, at myself, at Chloe for dying, and at the whole fucking situation. I’m so angry it almost feels suffocating.That first time, I thought that maybe it was a one-time thing. I thought that maybe it was the shock of finding
I should be used to it. After all, I’ve heard those words said to me so many times. Even Noah himself has said them to me, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t sting. It still fucking hurts like a bitch to hear them. “He belongs to Chloe—” “Stop,” I say, venom curdling into my throat. “Don’t use her a
Without another word, Lilly grabs her phone and dials. I can hear the faint ring, then Noah’s voice low, calm and controlled.“Where are you?” she asks.“In my study,” he replies.My head snaps up. He’s here? He’s been here this whole time? I didn’t even know he was home. He didn’t text, didn’t knoc
Her mouth opens, but no words come. Shock floods her face and for once, she doesn’t know what to say.“Noah,” she breathes, voice trembling. “You’re actually defending her?”“I’m telling you to stop,” I say, my tone low but steady. “I will not tolerate any more lies, Brook. And I won’t let you disre







