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 stood up, his lips pressed into a tight line. He gave Samuel a curt nod, acknowledging his presence but offering no warmth. “Samuel,” he greeted with clipped formality.Samuel didn’t spare Victor another glance. His focus was solely on me as he hurried to my bedside. “Aria, how are
Victor’s POVAs I stepped up to the center stage next to Aria, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of disbelief and excitement. Who would have thought I’d be paired with my ex-wife for a game? I tried to keep a casual smile as I took the microphone from the emcee.“Hi everyone!” I announced, raising my h
Aria’s POVI just realized that we were dangerously close to the edge of the roof deck. If the stranger intended to attack or push us over, we’d be in serious trouble. My eyes darted around desperately, searching for a way out. The man was still far from the door leading back inside the building, w
Aria’s POVVictor’s words hovered in the silence. I stared at him, my breath catching in my chest. His eyes were searching mine, filled with hope. I wanted to speak, to respond to his words, but my voice was trapped, tangled in the flood of emotions rising within me. I really hadn’t expected this,







