LOGINBut all I saw was him. And suddenly, everything began to feel right. I began to relax as I approached nearer. Each step brought me closer to the man who once broke my heart—and the man who had spent every moment since then stitching it back together with patience and love.When I reached him, he re
Aria’s POVThe island was even more beautiful than I remembered.The air smelled of salt and flowers. Music drifted faintly on the breeze. Laughter and excited voices echoed from somewhere down the beach, where our guests—friends, family, people we loved—were being ushered into their seats beneath t
Victor’s POVI stayed on one knee longer than I should have, but I couldn’t move.She hadn’t said anything.Aria just stared at me, her eyes wide and wet with tears, her lips parted—but no words. The wind shifted slightly, and I could hear the distant hum of the ocean behind us, soft music still pla
Aria’s POVVictor stepped in front of me like a shield. I barely had time to react, heart pounding from the loud boom that had shattered the quiet.Then came the drums.Deep, steady, powerful. They vibrated in my chest like thunder softened into rhythm.From beyond the trees, music rose—flutes and h
Aria’s POVI adjusted my sunglasses and tugged the strap of my duffel bag higher on my shoulder, squinting against the glare bouncing off the water. The sea breeze should’ve felt relaxing, but there was a knot sitting stubbornly in my chest.Victor stood a few feet away, facing the docked boat, his
Aria’s POVIt felt like I could finally breathe again.Weeks had passed since the chaos. The shadows that had loomed over Velvet Vibe, over our family, had slowly lifted. And today, sunlight streamed through the tall windows of the office like a quiet blessing.I stood near the glass, coffee in hand
Aria’s POV“Okay, sure, you can visit Jasmine at our house,” I was saying to Samuel. That was when I turned around with my phone in hand and found myself meeting Victor’s steely gaze. Oh, shit. He’s here and he must have heard everything. “Sorry, Sam, I have to go,” I said quickly, cutting him off
Aria’s POVI rubbed my tired eyes and stretched my arms above my head, feeling a satisfying pull in my shoulders. Finally, I thought, finally caught up. It was past midnight, and the exhaustion clinging to me was almost pleasant, knowing I’d cleared a mountain of paperwork and perfected the new sc
Aria’s POVQuestions kept running through my mind as I sat there, trying to make sense of what I’d overheard. What did Dr. Levine know about the casino? Should I ask him directly? Should I wait for another day? Should I tell Victor about it now, or see what I can find out on my own? The uncertainty
Aria’s POVI stood by Jasmine’s bedside, watching her eyes flutter closed. She was so sleepy, her little body finally giving in to the excitement of the day. Gently, I pulled the blanket up to her chin and kissed her forehead.“Goodnight, sweetheart,” I whispered. She barely stirred, already lost in







