HannahThe chair across from me remained suspiciously empty, and all I could do was nervously fidget with my napkin. The waiter had come by three times already, each visit more pointed than the last. I checked my phone again—still no word from Zoe.I kept telling myself that she would come, even tho
HannahI descended the staircase, my hand trailing along the polished banister. The chatter from the living room grew louder as I approached, and I took a deep breath before taking the last step. For a moment, I just paused, smoothing down the front of my dress.It was the night before the Lunar Fes
Before I could pull my phone out and check, I quickly shook my head and turned back toward the door. No. I wouldn’t lament over some bullshit forum post; it was likely just a troll, someone trying to get internet clout at my expense.Besides, there was no proof anywhere that Noah and I were getting
Hannah“I think you know, Hannah.”I stared at Drake after he uttered those words, my mind reeling. Was he implying what I thought he was? That he had feelings for me? It couldn’t be possible; he loved Zoe more than anyone, and we were just friends. We had established that already.No, that wasn’t i
Hannah & NoahHannah’s POVMy leg tensed instinctively as Noah reached for it, a questioning look in his weary eyes. Frowning, he muttered, “Do you want the massage or not?”Even though I knew I shouldn’t and that it would only make things more complicated, I slowly extended my leg. Noah grabbed my
“Are you sore here, too?” he murmured.My face reddened, my teeth instinctively working my lower lip. But I nodded, if only to see how far he would go.Slowly and gently, but firmly, he began to press into my thighs. I squirmed again, my hips grinding into the soft cushion. Was he going to…?There w
HannahMy heels clicked on the pavement as I marched around the festival grounds, clipboard in hand, barking orders left and right. The Lunar Festival was today, and although most things were in order, there were still a few hiccups that needed addressing—and some things that couldn’t be addressed a
HannahI took a deep breath as Noah and I stepped up onto the altar. The crowd fell silent, all eyes on us as we prepared to begin the ceremony. The scent of incense filled the air as it was waved over us, the smoke curling around our bodies in fragrant gray tendrils.“Oh, Moon Goddess…”With practi