Chapter 0386

Chapter 0386

Drake smirked. “Maybe you’re just a badass by nature.”

I rolled my eyes, but couldn’t help the smile tugging at my lips. “Oh, stop it, you flatterer. I’m going to go change.”

As I showered in the locker room, letting the hot water soothe my aching muscles, I found myself imagining the upcoming wedding. In my mind’s eye, I saw myself walking into the venue, turning heads in that green dress. I pictured myself not necessarily skinny, but strong and confident. I wanted to show everyone, especially Noah, that I was thriving without him.

Maybe once, I would have wanted to look skinny above all else. But not anymore.

The image of Noah’s shocked face when he saw my tanned muscles brought a smug smile to my face. I was going to knock his socks off, and then walk right past him without a second glance.

Feeling reinvigorated, I dried off and changed into fresh clothes. As I exited the locker room, I rounded the corner and stopped short.

There, by the sparring ring, were Drake and Viona, pressed up against one another on either side of the ropes. Viona’s fingers were tangled in his hair, and Drake was grunting into her mouth as she tugged him closer. I think I saw a tongue somewhere in the mix.

to spring apart, looking like deer caught

her face turning bright red. “We were just… uh…” She looked to Drake for support, but

laughter. “Relax, I’m just messing with you. Though maybe next

wrapping an arm around Viona’s

lot, I felt a pang of loneliness watching Drake and Viona together. They looked so happy, so in love. It made me realize how much I missed that connection. It was


It was just the two of us now. “You know, Hannah,” she said carefully, “have you thought about getting back out there? In the dating scene,

Vi. I’m not sure if I’m ready for that

to be anything serious,” she pressed. “Just go on some dates, have fun. Sometimes it just feels good to get out there and

my lip, considering. “I don’t

my mind. The idea of dating was intriguing, but it just felt… wrong. My

out there; if only to help

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hurt to bring a date to

bed with Melody sleeping peacefully in her crib nearby, I found myself staring

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