LOGIN“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
“Perhaps I need that satisfaction,” I admitted. “But it’s not to try and win him back, if that’s what you’re thinking.”“I’d certainly hope not.”I nodded. “By the time the wedding comes around, it’ll be ancient history. I’m a different person now, stronger. So I’ll go. It’ll be fine.”After a momen
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
HannahI was in my room, trying to distract myself with a book, when I heard the crunch of tires on gravel.My heart leapt as I immediately recognized the red car pulling up the sunlit driveway. Viona.Without thinking, I tossed the book aside and raced down the stairs, nearly tripping over my own f
Hannah“Oh, Goddess. Are you sure?”“I think I can tell, Lily,” I said, clutching my back and wincing as another jolt of pain worked through me. “Look at the mattress.”Lily, dressed in her nightgown with her robe flowing loosely on top, rushed past me and pulled the blankets back. Indeed, the mattr







