“Political asylum?” I asked, looking back at her. “What did you do?”Jen’s face remained impassive, but I noticed her shoulders tense slightly. “I… got into a bit of trouble in Darkmoon a few years back. I’ve been in hiding since then.” She leaned forward slightly, her voice dropping even lower. “I’
HannahAlvin’s apartment was a disaster, and not just from my guards forcing entry.Empty bottles and takeout containers littered every surface, clothes were strewn across the floor, and what looked suspiciously like drug paraphernalia sat right in the middle of the coffee table. The large windows o
I sighed, running a hand through my hair. Right… My date with Noah. In all the chaos, I had almost forgotten about it.“I suppose I should,” I said. “It involves his daughter, after all. He deserves to know.”It still felt strange, thinking of Noah as Melody’s father after everything that had happen
HannahNoah’s hand was warm on the small of my back as he steered us toward our table, which was intimately positioned in the corner of the restaurant. A small candle flickered in the center of the little round table, the scent of wine and steak wafting into my nose as we took our seats.“I hope thi
“So, I… had one more thing planned,” he finally said, gesturing toward the river that wound its way through the city. “A walk.”I nodded, smoothing down my dress and hoping that he couldn’t see the crimson flush on my cheeks beneath the dim light of the streetlamps as we began making our way down th
Hannah“It… It’s true,” I said, my heart pounding so hard I was sure Noah could hear it. “Last year, I died, and… When I woke up, it was three months before the event of my death. I think it was a gift from the Moon Goddess or something. I don’t know.”There was a long, agonizing silence as Noah sta
His words warmed me, chasing away some of the chill that had settled into my bones. “Thank you, Noah. That means a lot.”“Of course,” he said, giving my hands one more squeeze. “I’m just glad we can have open communication about these sorts of things now.”I nodded, guilt gnawing at my insides. The
HannahThe farmer’s market bustled with activity, the air filled with the scent of fresh produce and baked goods. I pushed Melody’s stroller into the throng, my heart pounding for a reason other than simple lovesick excitement.Today was the day. I was finally going to tell Noah the truth about my r