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
Victor’s POVSitting across from Mr. Everhart, I felt more nervous than I should have. It was ridiculous, really—I was a grown man, and yet here I was, hands fidgeting, wondering what the hell he was thinking. I glanced at the clock. Almost 2 am. The man had just caught Aria and me standing closely
Aria’s POVI stepped out onto the patio, breathing in the crisp night air as it swept through the open space. The party behind me faded into the background, and for a moment, I simply stood there just enjoying the quiet. The cool breeze felt refreshing against my skin, a welcome contrast to the chao
Victor’s POVI wanted to kiss her. I could feel it—the urge was so strong it almost hurt. The way she looked at me, the ease in her voice, the way she was open and vulnerable... it all drew me in. But I hesitated, afraid that one wrong move could shatter whatever connection we were rebuilding.Inste
Aria’s POVPanic flooded through me as I wiped away my tears, the need to find Jasmine eclipsing every other thought. I couldn't let fear take control. “We have to keep looking,” I said in a firm voice. I took a deep breath and stood up, shaking off the dread that clung to me like a heavy shroud.J







