HannahThe next few days passed in a blissful haze, each one better than the last. Noah kept true to his word, throwing himself into planning a wonderful baby shower with me.We spent our days planning, sending out invitations to all our friends, and our nights... Well, those were filled with sweet
Before I could retort, his mouth had trailed up and captured my lips in a sweet kiss. I melted into him, my hands coming up to tangle in his hair. When we parted, both slightly out of breath, he crouched down, parting my robe to expose my swollen belly. He pressed a tender kiss to my skin, his hand
HannahViona’s nimble fingers worked expertly through my hair, weaving intricate braids and curls as I sat in front of my vanity. The sweet scent of floral perfume filled the air, mingling with the subtle aroma of the styling products she was using.I’d forgone my usual stylist tonight in favor of V
Her eyes softened, and she squeezed my hand. “I missed you too, Han. Let’s promise never to fight like that again, okay?”I nodded, feeling tears prick at the corners of my eyes. Viona quickly dabbed them away, laughing. “Don’t you dare ruin my masterpiece!”As she put the finishing touches on my ma
HannahBy the time Noah pulled away from that kiss, I was left breathless and blushing. My face felt hot, surely beet red from the unexpected display of affection.This wasn’t just for show or for the cameras. This was real.“You look beautiful,” he breathed, his fingers first brushing across the ga
HannahThe sounds of laughter and music faded somewhat as I made my way into the kitchen, an empty snack bowl in hand. The staff tonight had offered to refill it, but I’d insisted, saying that I needed a few moments to myself.Apparently, they had taken that as meaning that I needed the entire kitch
I blinked, shocked. “I had no idea.”His throat bobbed as he swallowed. “It made me realize that she might not have our best interests at heart, even though she claims to be our friend. I’ve been distancing myself from her since then.”He paused, then added, “I’m glad that Drake was there that night
HannahNoah’s body tensed beneath me as he finished with one last resounding growl, his fingers digging deeply into the soft flesh of my hips.I collapsed onto his chest, panting and heaving, my heart racing. The cool night air kissed my sweat-dampened skin, and I became acutely aware of the fact that the forest had gone silent around us—the nighttime creatures going quiet at the sound of two predators howling in the clearing.As I caught my breath, I realized that my flower crown had slipped off during our passion. Noah’s chest rumbled with a soft chuckle as he sat up, cradling me in his lap. He reached over, plucking the crown from where it had fallen on the grass beside us.With gentle hands, he placed it back on my head, adjusting it carefully. “A crown for my queen,” he murmured, his green eyes twinkling in the moonlight.I couldn’t help but giggle, feeling giddy and lightheaded. “I thought I was your princess,” I teased, running my fingers through his tousled hair.“After that p