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 POVI couldn’t take my eyes off his lips. But then, he straightened up and smiled at me as he helped me back on my feet. On the surface, I was standing steadily in front of him. But inside, I could feel my knees wobbling and my heart beating insanely. “Aria, are you okay?” Victor asked, peer
Aria’s POVI hesitated, my thoughts racing as I instinctively reached for the vase again, clutching it as if it were the only thing that could protect me. My gaze shifted between Pierre and the hallway stretching out behind him. My heart was pounding fast again, uncertain whether to trust him, even
Aria’s POVWe were both getting tired, and we needed to pause for a while. We paused, breathing rapidly. Suddenly, I heard a voice shattering the silence, calling my name. “Aria!” The booming male voice was loud and distinct, but I didn’t recognize it. All I could think about was that this man was
Aria’s POV“Can you believe this?” Jessica breathed beside me as we both entered the grand ballroom that had been transformed into an elegant winter wonderland, capturing the essence of a snowy, magical landscape.I grinned at her, feeling all the concerns of the past week melting away as I took in







