로그인Aria POV I opened my eyes to find him moving back, calmly pulling a clean shirt from the valet stand right beside where I was pinned. As he slid his arms into the sleeves, his gaze raked over my form.“What are you doing here, Aria? You should be sleeping in your room. Or did you come in here tonight to seduce me with that choice of outfit.”Confused, I looked down at myself to see my chest partially exposed and my nipples fully visible through the material. Oh God! I instantly crossed my palms over my chest, burning with mortification. “I… I didn't mean to dress like this.”Stupid girl. I should have looked in a mirror before going into a man's room at midnight. He was a red-blooded man after all, and my tight pajamas were accentuating every single curve of my body. A shudder ran down my spine as the vulnerability of the moment sank in. I felt so embarrassed, remembering the way he was looking at me earlier. In
Aria's POV I scrolled past the medical jargon and forum posts, stopping on an article written by a cognitive psychologist.1. Deep Psychological Empathy or Absorbing Another's Experience:In case of extreme emotional proximity, hearing a trauma or a detailed story from someone else can cause a highly empathetic brain to internalise the event. Under high stress, your mind may replay these scenarios as firsthand memories. 2. Source Amnesia / Cryptomnesia:Sometimes, the brain mixes up where a memory came from, whether you lived it, dreamed it, heard it or imagined it. It can make another person's memory feel personally familiar.3. Trauma-Induced Dissociation:When subjected to intense psychological pressure or environmental trauma, memories can become fragmented, repeated, or “not quite yours", especially under stress. If it feels confusing or unsettling, it may help to talk to a mental health professio
Aria's POV Alexander's dad turned slowly to me, his eyes widened – a look of genuine confusion washing over his features.“The boss?” He took a half-step back, tilting his head. “Who is that? I've never heard of anyone by that name.”"You... you’ve really never heard of him.”“No,” he said, his concern deepening as he stepped towards me, his brow furrowing. He reached out a hand as if to steady me. “What's going on, Isabella? Do you perhaps know this person you're talking about? Which organisation does this boss belong to?I blinked rapidly, trying to process his reaction. His confusion looked too real to fake. This means the entire family is completely in the dark. Alexander had been keeping the threat, the attacks, and this… all to himself.A chill ran down my spine. Why? What is really going on here? Am I missing something?"Erm… sir…” I stammered, pulling my tho
Aria's POV James cleared his throat as he adjusted his tie.“Mr Sterling gave strict orders to have these delivered to you. We will pick you up promptly at 7:00 PM. Have a pleasant day, ma’am.” With a polite but dismissive nod, he signalled the maids, who placed the expensive items gently onto the bed and exited. I threw my hands up in exasperation. Unbelievable! Even his assistant is showing me attitude.Staring at the items, I moved over to the drawer, rummaging through it until my fingers wrapped around a pair of heavy scissors. I walked back to the bed and unzipped the black garment bag, exposing the gown hidden inside. I caught my breath, looking at the gown. It was a stunning, ash-silver diamond-encrusted gown. It featured a daring, completely open back, a sleeveless silhouette, and an elegant turtleneck collar that shimmered brilliantly under the light.It was breathtaking and likely cost more than m
Aria's POV I yawned softly, stretching my stiff muscles. The moment I extended my leg. My bare foot touched something solid and warm.My eyes flew open as my heart seized in my chest when I realised I was looking directly into a sleeping handsome face just inches from mine. An intense heat washed over me.He had lied to me. He said he will sleep in his study room. So what was he doing here next to me?Without thinking straight, I kicked him out with all the strength I had, pushing him hard across the floor.He slid uncontrollably, his back colliding against the bedstand with a dull thud. His sleepy eyes snapped open, blinking in confusion as he rubbed his shoulder.“What the hell was that for?” He asked, tossing the tangled blanket off his legs. He aggressively swung his feet around and stood up. “I should be asking you that question!” I stood quickly, wrapping my arms tightly around myself. “What are you doing on the floor next to me? I thought you said you were going to sleep in
Alexander's POV My gaze searched over the room until I finally spotted her, curling up on a spare blanket she had dragged onto the tiled floor, her eyes tightly shut.Seeing her safe and breathing soundly, I let out a shaky breath, my shoulders finally relaxing.I walked towards her and knelt on the cold floor and took the edge of the blanket, which had slipped down to her waist, and gently pulled it up to her neck.I lingered there, my gaze tracing her delicate lashes, the slope of her nose and the soft curve of her lips. Even in her sleep, she was breathtaking. A familiar ache bloomed in my chest. I wondered how the hell I had survived five years without her. Those years had been so terrible and unbearable. I had almost given up entirely, pulling myself out of the dark only for the sake of our son.Now that you're back, Isabella, I’m never letting you go. My head leant down, intending to touch a soft kiss on he
Alexander's POV I stepped out of Aria’s room, ignoring her question and the curiosity in her eyes. I wasn't ready to tell her anything yet, especially now she can't remember. I made my way up to the balcony, where Williams sat slumped in a chair, his phone pressed to his ear. Ever since that vi
Aria's POV I looked from Alexander to Williams. My anger was still there, but a new cold fear was beginning to settle in my chest. "Alex, how sure are you that it belongs to him?" the military man asked. “Williams, I know it's him. Find a way to take down the post. I can't let more people know ab
Aria's POV I walked towards the king-sized bed, ignoring the spacious beauty of the room. I grabbed a pillow to throw at the table while items were scattered across the floor. How dare that sly fox bring me here? Was he planning to keep me here forever? Those men? My mind drifted to the incide
Alexander’s POV I knew this was going to happen when I decided she was never going to leave my side, not for a second. I stared at her calmly, removing her fingers from my shirt. “When you regain your memory, you'll understand why I did this.” “Today I have finally seen a handsome demon,” Aria l







