Noah nodded. “As my date.”

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Chapter 0422

Chapter 0422

Hannah

I tossed my phone aside, the screen still illuminated with the article titled “Hannah and Noah, the true star -crossed lovers, officially back together?” The accompanying photo showed us at the farmer’s market, pushing Melody’s stroller together, our hands brushing.

My cheeks burned at the memory of that moment, the electricity that had sparked between us just minutes after our little ice cream memory. The soft afternoon light had caught Noah’s profile just right, highlighting the strong line of his jaw and the tenderness in his eyes as he looked down at our daughter.

A knock at my study door interrupted my thoughts. “Come in,” I called, quickly composing myself and smoothing down my blouse.

entered, his face beaming with excitement. Oh, no. Here we go… “Hannah, have you seen the news? This is wonderful! Why didn’t you tell

the newspaper out to show me the same article I’d just been

you really need to learn not to believe everything

The picture doesn’t lie, Hannah. Oh, I’m so happy

“Dad…”

continued, oblivious. “And of course, you’ll be moving back to Nightcrest

at my temples. Pinching the bridge of my nose, I said evenly, “Dad, slow down. We’re not planning a wedding anytime soon. Yes, we’re dating, but nothing is ‘ official‘ just yet. And besides,” I added, my voice growing firmer, steel entering my tone, “I’m not sure if I’m interested in going back to

nuclear family is so important. Melody needs her father in the picture, and Noah clearly cares


in my chair. “I’ve worked hard for this. It’s not something I can just toss aside on a

suggested. “You would have to be Noah’s Luna again, but you would have even more power if you joined Silvermoon and Nightcrest. Think of the strength that union

gathering storm. “I’m not just doing this for ‘power‘, Dad. My title and my independence are important to me. I can’t back down from being an Alpha so soon after becoming one. Do you know what that would make me look like? What sort of example that would set for my daughter?”

father’s brow furrowed. “What do

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