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

were just… uh…” She looked to Drake for support, but he just grinned

with you. Though maybe next

chuckled, wrapping an arm around Viona’s waist–much to

to the parking lot, I felt a pang of loneliness watching Drake and Viona together. They looked so happy, so in love. It made me realize how


seat. It was just the two of us now. “You know, Hannah,” she

don’t know, Vi. I’m not sure if I’m

it just feels good to get out there and feel wanted, you know?

“I don’t

press further, but her words lingered in my mind. The idea of dating was intriguing, but it just felt… wrong. My heart

that was exactly why I needed to get back out there; if only to

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wouldn’t hurt to bring a date

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

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