Chapter 0305
Hannah
The car ride stretched on endlessly as we made our way to Silvermoon. Noah had insisted on driving. citing environmental concerns and my pregnancy as reasons to avoid flying. I stared out the window, watching the landscape blur by, trying to ignore his presence beside me.
“We should reach the hotel in about an hour,” Noah sald, breaking the silence that had persisted for most
of the journey
I merely nodded, not bothering to look at him.
He sighed. “Hannah, we’re going to be spending a lot of time together over the next few days. Can we at least try to be civil?”
“1 am being civil” I replied coldly. “I haven’t thrown you out of the moving car, have 1?”
Noah chuckled, but it sounded forced. “I suppose that’s true. Small mercies, right?”
I didn’t respond, and we lapsed back into silence.
As promised, we arrived at the hotel an hour later–an upscale place situated along the river that crossed between Nightcrest and Silvermoon. We always stayed here whenever we visited Silvermoon, and I liked the place. But mostly, I was just looking forward to having some space to myself,
“Welcome to the Silver Pines Hotel, Alpha and Luna,” the receptionist beamed as we approached the desk. “Let me just check your reservation… Ah, yes. I have you down for our deluxe king suite. Is that correct?”
I felt my heart sink as Noah nodded. “That’s right, thank you.”
As we were led to our shared room, I pursed my lips but said nothing. I supposed I should have expected this–having to share a room. We still had to present a united front, especially so close to pack borders
like this.
Still, it didn’t mean I was happy about it.
On the top floor, the bellhop opened the door to our suite. It was spacious and well–appointed, with a sitting area, a small kitchenette, and a large bed dominating the center of the room.
One bed. Of course.c
After settling in, Noah suggested we head down to the hotel restaurant for dinner. I agreed, if only to delay the inevitable awkwardness of sharing a room.
The restaurant was just as elegant as I remembered, with soft lighting and white tablecloths. It was… romantic Too bad I wasn’t in the mood for romance.
“So,” Noah said as we looked over the menu, “are you looking forward to seeing your family?”
“Yes,” I replied curtly
“It’s been a while since we’ve visited Silvermoon. I wonder how much has changed”
I shrugged. “You tell me. You seem to know plenty about my father’s personal matters.”
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Noah sighed, frustrated by my cold responses. “Hannah, could you at least try to engage in conversation?”
“I thought I was,” I retorted. I decided that I was craving a burger and tossed my menu down on the table.
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