My eyes widen. “A club? Really?” Jason chuckles. “Don’t let her fool you. She’s been itching to drag you onto a dance floor since her not so great bachelorette party.” I chuckle, remembering how it went sour faster than milk left out on a summer day because her drink was spiked. Stacy winks.
HANNAH. The next day, morning light filters through the sheer curtains in my bedroom, casting pale gold lines across Daniel’s bare chest. I lie beside him, every inch of me weighed down by exhaustion. My legs ache from dancing, and my head is dull with the memories of last night’s noise—but it’s t
HANNAH. Oh how I wish I could spend the entire day with my future husband… I take a deep breath, stepping back from Daniel's hold. “Your offer sounds very tempting but I can’t spend the day with you, my love.” My voice wavers slightly. His brows knit together, eyes searching mine. “Why not? I
HANNAH. Hours later, my entire body aches as I step out of the car, my feet still sore from the endless errands Margaret dragged me through the day. Dress fittings, flower arrangements, seating charts—hours of forced smiles and shallow nods while she dismissed every suggestion I made. The dr
Of course it is. I clench my jaw, wishing Daniel was here to stop all this and step forward. The first sharp sting shoots through my sole, and I hiss through my teeth. The stones are jagged, digging into the sensitive skin, and the ground is littered with brambles. Every step burns. 'Just keep m
DANIEL. I’m halfway through reviewing the backlog of security reports when a strange feeling hits me, sharp, and searing pain that slices through my chest like claws. My vision blurs for a second, while my breathing falters, and my wolf stirs with a low, anxious growl. ‘Hannah.’ I leap to my fe
"What the hell is this?" I roar, voice shaking the trees. Hannah doesn’t flinch. "A Luna's Trial," she replies, voice smooth and cold. "Your mom says traditions demands it." "Traditions?" I snap shifting my attention to my mother. "You're torturing her!" "I'm not. She needs to prove her strength,
DANIEL “Answer us, Daniel. What the hell happened to Hannah?” Jason asks again, stopping just inches from me. His blue eyes blaze with the intensity of an Alpha ready to tear someone apart. Stacy, on the other hand usually composed, looks equally shaken. Her hands tremble as she crosses her arms
She nods faintly, leaning against me as we walk. But just as we reach the steps, Roxanne stumbles. I react instantly, catching her before she can fall. Her hands grip my shoulders for support, and as I pull her upright, our faces end up dangerously too close even for my own comfort. Her breath bru
Roxanne doesn’t react immediately. She just studies me, her eyes flickering with something I can’t quite place. I don’t offer more because that’s the truth. Hannah isn’t perfect. But with her, I don’t feel the weight of politics, alliances, or expectations pressing down on me. She makes me feel al
DANIEL. (Meanwhile on the side of the pack) The quiet hum of the air conditioning fills Roxanne’s hotel suite, but it does nothing to cool the unease settling in my chest while I sit on the couch with my fingers tapping absent minded against my knee as I stare at the untouched glass of whiskey on
I roll my eyes, my patience thinning. "I’m not asking for permission. I just need to go somewhere." More awkward silence. Just as I’m about to snap, one of the younger drivers steps forward. "I can drive you anywhere you need to go, Luna." I study him for a moment. He looks nervous but determi
HANNAH "Are you sure Hannah won't mind?" Roxanne asks innocently, her eyes glancing in my direction. 'Yes, I mind bitch!!!' Mu wolf screams angrily in my head, I fold my arms tightly across my chest, watching as Daniel steps closer to her. Every part of me is screaming not to let them leave toge
Karen hesitates for a second, her eyes flickering to Daniel before nodding. "Right away, Luna." Daniel arches a brow, a small smirk playing on his lips. "I'm glad you are returning to our room," he teases. "this way, l will take care of you even better." I whirl around, my patience already hangi
HANNAH. I watch in disbelief as Roxanne’s parents, a wealthy and respected looking couple, look at Daniel with desperation. "If money is what you need," her father says, pulling out a checkbook, "we will pay you whatever amount you want. Just allow Roxanne to stay with you in her final days."
I smile, warmth spreading through me. “So,” she continues, “how far along are you with the wedding preparations?” I groan. “Honestly? I have no idea. Margaret took it upon herself to plan everything…Now Daniel wants me to plan everything from scratch.” Stacy’s lips curve into a huge smile. “Oh
Daniel strides toward the door, glancing back at me. "Babe, I’ll be right back." “Okay,” I nod, but my throat feels tight as I watch him disappear into the hallway, leaving me alone in the hospital room. For the first time, I wonder if the goddess will forgive me for my wrong assumptions about R