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 managed to wriggle free, my heart beating like crazy. But Troy’s body was now wedged in the doorway, and he was too strong for me to just push him out. “Please, Troy,” I pleaded, forcing my voice to remain steady. “Let’s talk about this another time.”He ignored my request, his voice r
Victor’s POVAs I stepped off the elevator with Jasmine by my side, I couldn’t help but feel proud. She walked with her head held high, her eyes sparkling with excitement at being in her dad’s office once again. This wasn’t her first tour; she loved exploring the space and learning about the ins and
Shane’s sobs filled the air, broken and ragged, and for a moment, it felt like time had frozen. Pierre stayed beside her, his hand on her shoulder, whispering calming words that seemed to fall on deaf ears. I held Jasmine tightly against me, her small body trembling in my arms, but my own breath had
Victor’s POVI raised an eyebrow. Then, to her bewilderment, I smiled. She had just given me the opening I needed for more revelations. “Is that so?” I asked, leaning forward slightly. “I didn’t realize you were still so confident in that claim.”“Yes!” Shane insisted, her voice now obviously filled







