HannahI couldn’t quite help the way my stomach grumbled as the scents of the reception’s lavish buffet wafted through the ballroom. Plate after plate piled high with gourmet delicacies caught my eye—tender cuts of meat glistening under a sweet glaze, buttery pastries dusted with powdered sugar, col
Hannah“You’re embarrassed.” Noah’s low voice ran across the side of my ear, making me flinch. “I can tell from the redness in your cheeks.”I recoiled, blinking owlishly up at him as he smirked down at me, one broad palm braced against the wall beside my head. His cheeks were somewhat rosy from dri
NoahNoah’s gaze followed Hannah as she brushed past him, her hips swaying in that infuriatingly alluring way that always made his mouth go dry. The scent of her shampoo—light and floral—wafted towards him, stirring his wolf’s interest despite his best efforts to quell it.A muscle ticked in his jaw
But Hannah was nowhere to be found in the sea of gowns and tuxedos. Noah frowned, wading deeper into the throng.Suddenly, a flash of blonde hair bobbed through the crowd up ahead. Feeling his breath catch, Noah began making his way toward her with determined strides—only to be brought up short by a
HannahI kicked off my heels with more force than what was necessary. Flopping down on the edge of the massive bed, I angrily ripped the glittering chandelier earrings from my ears and tossed them haphazardly aside.My chest heaved with ragged breaths, my fingers trembling as I worked to take down t
I blinked, temporarily taken aback by his admission of fault. The great Alpha Noah, admitting he was wrong? Perhaps Hell had frozen over after all.“You don’t say,” I said flatly when I found my voice, falling back on the protective barrier of sarcasm rather than betraying how his admission had actu
Hannah“Hannah… Hannah…”Noah moved on top of me, his warm member sliding back and forth with soft, gentle strokes. He cupped the nape of my neck in one hand and peppered kisses along my neck and collar bone. I arched my back away from the bed and gave in to the pleasure radiating out from my lower
Hannah“You’ll be fine.”Those words felt like daggers twisting deep in my belly. My mouth opened and closed all on its own, too stunned to utter a single coherent word. Hell, I could barely even form a coherent thought, let alone express it out loud.I knew that Noah and I had our glaring problems,
“Almost done…” she murmured, leaning in with a touch of gloss for my lips. I couldn’t help but laugh at how serious she looked, as if I were some delicate art piece she was trying to perfect. Finally, she stepped back with a smile. “There. Now, the dress.” Amber was already at my side, helping m
Hannah The next morning, I woke with a flutter in my stomach that had nothing to do with morning sickness. Sunlight filtered softly through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the room. I blinked up at the ceiling, letting that first realization sink in. It was the day of our wedding. In le
Hannah Mornings had gotten louder since Melody learned to walk. And she wasn’t just walking—she was trying to run, arms flapping and her chubby legs barely holding her up as she went. This morning, she seemed to be hell bent on dashing down the hallway as Noah tried to brush his teeth and I hunted
I laughed, hoping it sounded more natural than I felt. “Hey, I can spoil you once in a while if I want. Just because it’s a Thursday doesn’t mean I can’t surprise you.” We chatted about our day as we ate, filling each other in on all the usual things. But every so often, his eyes would flicker to
Hannah My hands shook a little as I straightened the delicate flower crown over Melody’s soft hair, adjusting it so the petals framed her tiny face just right. She blinked up at me with those wide, innocent eyes, slapping her hands contentedly on the top of her high chair. I smiled as I ran my f
Hannah By the time we stepped out of the ring, it felt as if my entire body was on fire. Every muscle seemed to be taut, every heartbeat one thump away from shifting. I couldn’t tell if I wanted to run circles around the building or maybe tear up the walls like a caged animal. What was wrong wit
Hannah For what felt like the hundredth time that morning, I sidestepped Drake’s punch with ease, narrowly dodging his hook. Training with him had become an obsession of mine lately. He’d pushed me in ways I hadn’t expected, helping me learn how to use my speed and endurance instead of relying on
Noah pushed himself harder, letting out a playful howl as he gained on her, the hunt pulsing through his veins like a drug. She glanced back, her ears twitching, and he saw her eyes flash with excitement before she put on an extra burst of speed. It became a game of cat and mouse, each of them pus
Noah For the millionth time that morning, Noah’s gaze drifted from the stack of papers on his desk to the stretch of forest that was visible through the office window. The afternoon light filtered through the trees, casting that familiar, deep green hue over the landscape. Just seeing the expans