“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
HannahI turned to see what Zoe was pointing at and instantly did a double take, my first instinct telling me that what I was seeing was absolutely not my husband. But it was.Noah was in the middle of the dance floor, a child perched on his shoulders and two more clinging to his legs. His face was
It was so strange to see him like this. Comforting, too.And maybe a little frightening—because the way I had softened toward him during the feast, and the way that his words earlier about an ‘outlet’ had warmed my groin, was dangerous. He had acted like a perfect gentleman for the entire feast. For
HannahMy mind that night was consumed by thoughts of Noah. I tossed and turned all night, unable to find sleep.Every time I closed my eyes, I saw his face, felt his hands on my body. Every time I flipped to one side or another, I imagined what it would be like to see him sleeping next to me, to fe