Tell me about it, I wanted to say. I was instantly reminded of the three months I had spent before my rebirth. That, too, had been a nightmare—the constant fear, the isolation, the feeling of hopelessness.A pang of loneliness hit me, then, as I realized I couldn’t share that experience with anyone.
Hannah“How did the meeting go?”Noah pulled out of the driveway leading to Luna Alanna’s vast estate, the car tires crunching on the pebbles. He turned onto the main road, which wound through rolling hills topped with thick forests of tall pine trees.Luna Alanna’s words rang in my head—“In the eve
“So,” Noah suddenly said as we ate, his voice low and serious, “I still can’t find anything concrete about WhiteRabbit.” His brow furrowed with concern, a shadow passing over his features. “I’m worried about your safety, Hannah. I think it would be best if you stayed close to me for now.”His words
HannahThe doctor put away his stethoscope with a sigh, his brow furrowed as he turned to face us. The sound of the metal instrument clinking against his desk seemed unnaturally loud in the quiet room, echoing off of the sterile white walls.“You may need to undergo amniocentesis,” he said, his voic
But even as my body shuddered with release and he slumped into a sweaty, panting heap on top of me, I could sense that Noah’s mind was elsewhere.Once we had both stopped throbbing, he rolled off me and walked into the bathroom, leaving the door cracked. I lay there for a moment on my belly, catchin
HannahI jumped up from my vanity, the brush clattering to the floor with a loud thud that echoed in the suddenly tense room.“What do you mean you can’t come?” I demanded, my words coming out harsher than I intended. “You promised!”Noah sat up in bed, the sheets pooling around his bare waist. Norm
Noah & HannahNoah’s POVNoah’s eyes were fixed on the businessman sitting across from him at the conference table, but his mind was far away. So far away.So far, in fact, that the man’s droning voice sounded like it was underwater. He was saying something about stocks and expenditures, but it soun
I couldn’t breathe. I couldn’t breathe I couldn’t breathe I couldn’t breathe.“I can’t do this,” I gasped, sitting up abruptly. “I-I can’t— I need—”I felt my wolf roiling inside of me. “Mate,” she growled. “Mate, mate… Need… Mate…”“Luna Hannah,” the nurse said softly, holding her hands out placati
“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