Chapter 0407

Hannah

The evening air was cool and refreshing against my heated skin as I walked Noah back out to his car. The setting sun was particularly vibrant tonight, the sky awash in almost blinding shades of pink and orange and red. It was a beautiful sight, but I found my eyes drawn to Noah instead, no matter how hard I tried

not to.

He looked different somehow–softer, younger, as if the revelations he’d had recently had added more than a few years to his life. The lines around his mouth had softened, his eyes were more vibrant, and his hair was gently tousled, leaving behind his usual slicked–back appearance.

Relaxed–that was what he was. At ease. Somewhat.

A bit ironic, given how the real battle–the one involving putting Scott and Zoe behind bars and dealing with the aftermath of everything they had done over the years–had only just begun.

car, I reached into my pocket and pulled out a small paper bag. “Here,” said, holding it out to him without quite meeting his eyes.

scent of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies wafted

yesterday.” It was a lie, and we both knew it. “But I can’t have the

of a smirk tugged at the corners of Noah’s lips, and

fresh, probably still warm from the oven. I’d secretly pulled them out while he


Thank you, Hannah,” Noah said softly, his

to speak or move away It felt awkward, yet neither of us seemed eager to say goodbye. A soft puff of white air, from the

wondering how things might have been different if we had known.” I shook my head, feeling a fresh wave of anger bubble up inside of me.

Zoe was one thing but Scott… How could

his jaw clenching. “Well, they’re both in custody now. I’ll be questioning them personally first thing

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