LOGINSienna's POV I stared at Eric across the dinner table.“Come with you?” I asked softly.He reached across the table and took my hand again.“I’m serious, Sienna.”“I want them to see you,” he continued, his thumb brushing slow circles against my knuckles. “I want my parents, my family, everyone back home to see the woman who has my heart.”My heart fluttered.There was just something about the way he spoke with such pride and certainty.“You know they’ve already seen the wedding video,” he added quietly. “And according to Connor, my father is furious. He’s threatening to disown me for disgracing the family name.”I swallowed hard. “Eric…”“It doesn’t matter,” he cut in gently but firmly. “None of it does.”He squeezed my hand tighter.“All my life, I’ve lived according to his expectations.” His jaw tightened, but his voice remained steady. “Loving you wasn't something I expected but I intend to do it wholeheartedly from now on.”My heart swelled until it almost hurt. I looked up at h
Eric's POV Sienna's soft, warm lips were against mine, and for half a second, my brain short–circuited. But soon, instinct took over.My hands found her waist, pulling her closer as I kissed her back. Everything else disappeared, there was just the feeling of her warm mouth against mine, and the faint taste of wine lingering on her lips.I deepened the kiss, our tongues brushing together as she let out a soft moan. Her fingers curled tighter around my jacket.When we pulled apart, we were both breathing hard.I rested my forehead against hers, my thumb brushed her cheek. “Wow,” I said softly. “I assume that went well”She laughed softly, then her eyes turned serious. She reached for my face and cupped it with both hands. “I love you.” She said quietly, looking into my eyes.Those three words hit me like a wave.I felt them everywhere—in my chest, my throat, and my arms that were still wrapped around her waist.“You…love me?” I asked, still wondering if I heard correctly.She nodded,
Sienna's POV I sat on the edge of my bed while Jessica flit around my room like a very opinionated fairy godmother.“Hold still,” she says, tugging at my sleeve. “You want to look perfect, right? You’re meeting Alessandra Moretti.”I laughed softly. “I think ‘perfect’ might be a bit much.”“Nope,” she said firmly. “Tonight requires perfection. Or at least close enough.”Jason has been arraigned in court. Standing in that witness box and testifying against the man who once claimed he loved me wasn't easy. Yes, he cheated on me but I never imagined that he would go through such lengths to prove a point.It’s been a week since the incident and my family has been of great support. I went back to work two days later and that was when I found out Brenda had resigned and moved out of town.These questions still raced through my mind.What made her help Eric?Was it guilt or fear?I thought about it over and over. Something must have happened between her and Jason that pushed her to choose m
Sienna's POV THE PRESENT…The lights in the hospital room were dimmed, the walls and ceilings were white. Everything smelled like drugs and antiseptic.I laid propped up against stiff pillows, a thin blanket tucked around me. My body ached in places I didn’t want to think about.Eric has been sitting beside my bed, close enough that his knee brushed the metal frame. He hasn’t for once left my side since we arrived. Even when the nurse asked him to step out briefly, he stood just outside the door like a sentry, his shadow visible through the glass.If this were any other day, I would’ve teased him. Told him to relax and made a joke about him hovering like an overprotective husband straight out of a melodrama. But tonight, I didn’t say a word because I like that he's here.He was standing just outside the room now, speaking quietly with the doctor. His jaw was tight, and his brows drawn together in a way that showed he was really paying attention. He nodded as the doctor explained some
Eric's POV“What did you say?” I asked the woman in front of me just to be sure I heard her clearly.“I know where Sienna is.” She repeated.“Who are you?” My voice came out rough.She swallowed. “That doesn’t matter right now.”“It matters to me,” I said, taking a step closer. “You don’t get to walk up to me and say something like that without explaining yourself.”She looked behind her, then back at me. “We don’t have time for this.”Every muscle in my body went rigid. “If this is some kind of joke—”“It’s not,” she cut in sharply. “And if you don’t act fast, you might not see her again.”That got my full attention.“What do you mean, not see her again?”“Her ex, Jason, has her.” She blurted.The name alone was enough to make my blood run cold.“He took her against her will,” the woman continued. “And he’s planning to take her out of town tonight.”My head was spinning. “Slow down,” I said, gripping her arm lightly. “Where is she now?”She reached into her pocket and pulled out a sm
Eric's POV 6 HOURS AGO…I arrived at the attorney’s office. The building was in Midtown street with the inscription ‘Banks & Associates' at the top. I checked my watch.12:50 PM.Adjusting the file in my hand—the marriage certificate tucked neatly inside—I approached the receptionist and told her my name and time of appointment. She checked her computer and asked me to sit. I thanked her and took a seat.I leaned back in the chair and let my thoughts drift to the surprise I had planned for Sienna. A birthday dinner with her family in one of the most elegant restaurants in New York. Jessica helped pick it, Sarah approved it, and her father would be flying in from New Jersey in an hour. Sienna has no idea about this—that’s another surprise.I called him two nights ago to let him in on my plan and he was impressed. He also warmly thanked me for “looking out for his girls” while he was away.I bought her a dress too. An elegant green dress—which I somehow heard from Jessica that green is







