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 POVVictor looked up from the pot he was stirring, a sheepish grin spreading across his face. “Hey, Aria. I’m sorry for the surprise.”“You cook?!” I asked in bewilderment. It was so unheard of that it was the first thing that I blurted out at that very moment. He chuckled. “Well, you could
Aria’s POVI burst into my office, and the sight that met me stopped me dead in my tracks. There was Victor, of all people, crouched on the floor beside Jasmine. My heart skipped a beat as I saw the scene before me: Jasmine, looking thrilled and proud, and Victor, appearing earnest and serious.Oh,
Aria’s POV“Boy, that was close,” Jessica whispered to me as we hurried out of the building. It was a good thing the rain had already stopped, and so it was easy for us to cross the parking lot to our car. As we got into the vehicle, Jessica added in a hushed tone, “Next time, it won’t be as easy.
Aria’s POV“You… You own Velvet Vibe?” Shane stammered, clearly blindsided by the revelation.I nodded, keeping my expression neutral, though I couldn’t deny the small thrill of satisfaction at seeing her so caught off guard. “Yes, I do. I’m here today to finalize the collaboration with Thorn Enterp







