LOGIN“How could you?” Noah demands, his voice raw. “You knew I was regretting how I treated her. You knew I wanted a chance and you took her from me.”A humorless laugh leaves me, and I shake my head. “Are you serious right now? I didn’t even know who she was… And I met her when you were still treating h
ADRIAN.I don’t remember getting into the car. I don’t remember starting the engine. All I remember is the look on her face and the chilling words she said.It keeps playing in my head, wreaking havoc in my already depleted soul.We had such a great day. I cleared my schedule and spent the entire da
“No,” I answer immediately. “I didn’t.”“Not even a suspicion?” he presses.“No,” I repeat, frustration rising. “Why would I lie about that?”“I want to believe you, but…”“But what?” I insist. “Why can’t you accept it as it is? A messed up, terrible coincidence.”“Because from where I am standing,
“It’s not nearly enough!” Noah pushes back.I stare at him because really? Does he not know when to shut the fuck up and leave?I get that this must come as a shock to him—not that I care—but it’s a shock to all of us. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I’d end up dating one of his best friend
I never pried because I thought that once we were more serious in our relationship, I’d meet them because they were part of his circle, just like he would get to meet Lilly.Looking back at those conversations…I should have asked more. I should have pushed. I should have at least asked for a name. M
SIERRA.“Adrian?”The name leaves Noah’s lips like a ghost.His name and the familiarity in it loops in my mind on repeat, echoing over and over no matter how hard I try to shut it out.“Noah?”Besides me, Adrian stills as if he’s seen a ghost. He looks at Noah like he doesn’t trust what he is curre
“This is your first appointment with us, right?” he asks.I nod, suddenly aware of how my heart has picked up. “Yes.”“Alright, then I’ll walk you through everything we’re going to do today,” he says, gesturing toward the examination table.I lie back as he explains the procedure in detail—the gel,
My phone buzzes against the dresser as I’m fastening the small clasp on my bracelet.“Are you at the hospital yet?” Mom’s voice is bright, brimming with that warm excitement that always gives her away.“Not yet,” I say, slipping my bag over my shoulder. “I’m just getting ready to leave.”I can almos
Lilly answers on the third ring, her voice clipped. “What do you want?”“I need Sierra’s number,” I said flatly.Silence. Then, “Why?”“I have something to discuss with her.”Her tone sharpens instantly. “If this is about the pregnancy, Noah—”“It is,” I cut in.A tense pause, and then she threatens
Aunt Ava nods knowingly. “That’s what motherhood does. I was scared out of my mind when I found out I was pregnant with Noah, but you realize there’s someone depending on you completely. You pull your big girl panties on and do what it takes.”Her words sink deep, warm and steadying. I’d do anything







