HannahI awoke with a start, the warm sun against my cheek doing little to quell my sudden jolt. The white sheets against my skin felt soft and warm but unfamiliar, and for a moment, panic gripped me.This wasn’t my bed. These pillows, though plush and stuffed with down, weren’t mine. The curtains h
“Come in,” Noah called, his voice muffled through the heavy wood.I stepped inside, and immediately felt his eyes stick to me like my skin was made of glue. His gaze seemed to caress my body, and I felt a blush creeping up my neck. Our eyes met, and for a moment, neither of us spoke. The tension in
HannahThe weeks leading up to the Summer Hunt passed by faster than I expected—even faster than the days leading up to the charity gala, even though the length was actually longer.Noah and I worked side by side, true to our agreement to extend the divorce for another two months. But the tension be
“You’ve outdone yourself once again,” Viona said, appearing at my elbow with a clipboard in hand. She had remained as my assistant lately even though she had found a new temporary living situation, and I was glad to have her by my side. “This place looks amazing.”I smiled, glancing around at the de
HannahMy paws thundered against the forest floor, my lungs filled with the scent and weight of damp, thick forest air. I wove around trees, leaped over fallen logs, burst through thickets and eventually came to rest for a moment at the top of a large, smooth boulder.Noah bounded up alongside me, h
Shifting back himself, Noah stared at me, his eyes wide with what looked like awe. Slowly, he approached, dropping to a crouch in front of me and pulling a handkerchief from his pocket.“There, killer,” he whispered, gently wiping the blood from my mouth. His touch was tender, a stark contrast to th
HannahThe feast was in full swing, the aroma of roasted deer filling the thick forest air and mingling with the lively sounds of the live music.I meandered my way through the crowd, casually sipping a glass of iced tea. My muscles still felt loose and relaxed after that run through the forest, the
I raised an eyebrow. “Me?”“Well, it’s no secret that you’ve been on the up and up lately,” Drake said with a sheepish grin, rubbing his hand along the back of his neck. “Don’t think Zoe hasn’t noticed.”Despite my urge to smirk in a self-satisfied manner, I simply nodded. “I see. Well, I won’t say