… When I was finished telling Viona my story—everything from my pregnancy to my death to my rebirth, all of it from beginning to end—the room was utterly silent. Down below, the sounds of the bustling city rose into the air, but I hardly heard any of it. Only the sound of my blood rushing through
Hannah “Right this way, Luna Hannah. Patty will handle your hair and makeup today.” I walked into the makeup room at the stage assistant’s directions, my stomach already in knots the moment I saw that familiar pair of shoulders and that familiar head of hair sitting in the chair. Of course Noa
Hannah The lights were blinding as Noah and I took our seats behind the long judges’ table, our names proudly displayed on plaques in front of us. I squinted against the harsh glare, trying to make out the rows of empty seats that would soon be filled with attendees for tonight’s pageant. My hea
Hannah Everyone blinked at me, waiting patiently for my announcement. I felt my face turn the brightest shade of red beneath their gazes, only just now realizing that I had gotten so caught up in my daydreams that I had completely forgotten to even write down my vote. “Oh… Just one moment,” I sa
“I hope you’re enjoying the luncheon, Felicia,” I said pleasantly, raising my glass to her. “Is your family here?” Felicia visibly blanched a bit. “I’m afraid they didn’t come.” “At all?” She shook her head, her gaze falling to her lap. She pushed her glasses up onto her nose, and I saw her lo
Hannah Just as Noah and Zoe turned, I managed to slip back behind the corner and bolt away. My heart pounded in my throat as I scurried out of sight, my eyes darting back and forth in search of an escape. Their footsteps were approaching rapidly, and out of panic, I spotted a nearby water fountain
Noah Noah hated these stupid fights. He hated them with a burning passion; he had always despised attending them when he was younger, back when his young male friends were obsessed with blood and sweat and testosterone. What baffled Noah, though, was that Hannah seemed to enjoy it now. She had n
Her health… She had put on a bit of weight lately, which was a good thing. Noah had been watching her belly in particular, though. If she was pregnant, she hadn’t begun to show yet—but Noah would notice whenever she did. Unless they got divorced before that happened. The bell rang loudly, signif