“Drake—”“Hannah!” I heard familiar voices call out, cutting me off. I turned to see Viona, Amber, and Emma running toward us, their faces streaked with tears and their eyes wild. They engulfed me in a group hug, all talking at once.“We were so worried—”“Are you okay?”“What happened?”I hugged th
Noah & HannahNoah’s POVNoah sat on the edge of the hospital bed, his body aching from the whole ordeal but his mind racing even faster. The doctors had tended to his wounds, patching up the cuts and bruises he had sustained during the rescue, and his arm was in a sling for now—he had dislocated hi
Drake looked confused but nodded, stepping out of the room. Zoe entered, her sparkling red dress looking out of place in the sterile hospital environment.Noah couldn’t help but think back to how sheepish she had looked at the prospect of shifting and joining them in the fight. Not that he expected
HannahI sat on the edge of my hospital bed, watching Noah fidget uncomfortably in his. We had been placed in the same room for overnight observation. The tension between us was palpable, but I couldn’t deny the way that being close to him gave me a bit of relief.The room was small, with two beds s
“Dinner,” I said with a small smile. “Or the closest thing we can get right now.”Noah prodded one of the bags of chips with his finger and eyed me warily. “You’ll really eat this stuff?”I shrugged and nodded at the same time. “It’s not like I have much of a choice right now. And besides, I’ve miss
Hannah“Oh, how sweet…”“Look at how he’s holding her…”“They must really love each other…”I woke up with a start to the sound of hushed whispers and giggles over my head. Blinking slowly, I became acutely aware of two nurses standing at the foot of the bed, their eyes wide as saucers and their han
His gentle words surprised me, and I felt my heart skip ever so slightly. “That would be nice,” I murmured.The drive to the police station was tense and quiet. I drove, since Noah still had to wear his sling for one more day, my eyes fixed on the road. Noah stared out the window, not saying a word.
HannahA few days had passed since the incident at the waterfall, and life was slowly starting to return to some semblance of normalcy. Well, as normal as it could be with Noah insisting that I had to stay by his side at all times.It was both comforting and suffocating, but I understood his concern
“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