Soon

ALANNA

The night was quiet, almost too quiet. I lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, my mind replaying everything that had happened over the last few months. It had been a whirlwind of emotions, but now, with the truth finally out, there was a sense of peace. Chloe's lies were exposed, Nolan was free, and I was vindicated. After so many years, people finally knew the truth about what really happened.

Just as I was about to drift off to sleep, my phone buzzed on the nightstand. I hesitated, wondering who it could be at this hour. Picking it up, I saw Nolan's name light up the screen with a simple message: "Hey, you up?"

A small smile tugged at the corners of my lips. I took a moment before replying, my fingers hovering over the keys as I debated what to say. Finally, I typed, "Yes, I’m up."

Almost instantly, a response came back. "Couldn't sleep?"

I chuckled softly. "Something like that. What about you?"

"Same here. Too much on my mind. But thinking about you helps."

There it was—flirtin