“Penpal program?” Noah asked, taking the seat opposite me. “That sounds interesting. Tell me more.”I explained the concept to him, surprised by his genuine interest. When I finished, he was nodding, thinking deeply.“That’s a great idea, Hannah,” he said. “I’m glad you have a new project to focus o
HannahThe ballroom was alive with music, laughter, and the clinking of champagne glasses. The chandeliers glittered overhead, catching the sequins on my emerald green dress. I floated from group to group, trading gossip and pleasantries with people I hadn’t seen or heard from since last year.I sho
I chewed my lip, thinking. The idea of letting my cousin take over Silvermoon sounded like a nightmare. And Lily couldn’t take over; she didn’t possess the special gene that allowed one to be an Alpha. Only Alpha and I qualified for the role, since he was my father’s only nephew.“So you think I sho
HannahI felt the blood drain from my face as my father’s words echoed through the ballroom. He shouldn’t have announced that here, not without my permission. This was my news to share, on my terms, when I was ready.But now everyone was looking at Noah and me, applauding and cheering and shouting t
My eyes widened, and I turned, my mouth working uselessly.“Especially now,” he continued, “with the pregnancy glow and having overcome your eating disorder.” His fingers lingered on my cheek, then trailed down to pinch a strand of hair between his fingers. “And your hair... I like that you’re not b
HannahI slipped back to my bedroom that night before the party was even over, the sounds of music and laughter fading as I made my way down the halls. I needed to wash away the day, to clear my head.In the bathroom, I ran the hot water, watching as steam rose invitingly from the tub. I stirred lav
Without a word, he slipped out of the room. Only then, once I heard the door click shut, did I dare to turn.I finished my bath, my skin tingling from both the hot water and the lingering sensation of Noah’s touch. Wrapping myself in a fluffy robe, I stepped back into the bedroom to find Noah prepar
HannahI twisted my hips against him, aching for that familiar pleasure—for him to hit just the right spot, deeper, deeper…“Noah…”“Hannah,” he muttered, his tousled hair falling into his eyes.The sound of his voice set me ablaze. I reached for him just as I felt myself go over the edge. That ache