로그인Kira's POVKira stepped out of the elevator and into the private dining area where the breakfast is being served, the smell of fresh coffee and warm bread hitting her before she'd even reached the table. The room was quiet and literally empty this early, probably it’s just because it was private for just the both of them.It was just a few staff moving discreetly near the far wall, the morning light spilling rays of gold across white linens. Adrian stood as she approached, pulling out her chair before she could reach for it herself."I ordered a few things," he said. "Wasn't sure what you were in the mood for.""A few things meaning the entire menu?" Kira said as she turned her head around to see the entire table."Close enough."She sat, smoothing the gown beneath her, still faintly unsettled by how perfectly it fit, how the kitten heels hadn't pinched once on the walk down. He pushed her chair in gently before returning to his own seat across from her. The table was already crowded
Kira's POV"Adrian?" Kira lowered the phone from her ear, still holding it loosely as Alyssa's voice buzzed faint and forgotten against her palm. "What are you doing with all these bags?""I got you some clothes." He lifted them slightly, like the answer should have been obvious. "And shoes. I wasn't sure what you'd want, so I got a few options.""A few options." Kira glanced at the sheer number of bags stacked against his arms. "Adrian, this looks like you bought out half the store.""Maybe half a floor.""Alyssa, I'll call you back." Kira ended the call without waiting for a response and crossed her arms, watching him shift the bags awkwardly against his chest. "You went shopping while I was asleep, that’s uhmmm….interesting. I guess.""You needed stuffs and I had time to kill.""You could have woken me.""You looked like you hadn't slept in days, Kira. I wasn't about to shake you awake just to ask if you preferred cotton or silk."She followed him back into the suite, and he set th
Kira's POVRing. Ring. Ring.Kira jolted upright, disoriented, her hand fumbling for the phone before her eyes had even adjusted to the unfamiliar room. A ray of sunlight cut through a gap in the curtains, and for a moment she couldn't place where she was, the ceiling was too high, nothing about the room came as familiar."Hello?""Good morning, ma'am, I hope you had a splendid night." The voice on the other end was bright, professional. "We just wanted to confirm, would you like breakfast brought up to the penthouse, or would you prefer to come downstairs? We can arrange the VIP area for you and Mr. Westbrook.""Mr. Westbrook?" “Penthouse?” Kira sat up straighter, gripping the phone tighter, her stomach dropping at the sound of the name spoken so casually. "I'll come down. Thank you."She set the phone back in its cradle slowly, her mind still catching up to the room around her, the unfamiliar ceiling, the heavy curtains blocking out most of the morning light. Nothing about this bed
Adrian's POV"Mr. Westbrook?" The man crossed the lobby quickly, hand already extended, a slight bow following the handshake. "Sir, I'm so sorry, I didn't realize it was you.""It's fine.""No, sir, please, I'm truly sorry for the inconvenience. Had I known you were the one at the desk, this would never have happened." The manager's eyes flicked toward the clerk still frozen behind the desk, her face pale. "What's the issue, Mr. Westbrook?""I need a room, and—""Done. Done, sir." The manager cut him off before Adrian could finish, already turning toward the desk, snapping his fingers once at a nearby staff member who scrambled to attention. "Which of our suites or wings would you like?""No room available, sir, I already told him the wing is held for—" the clerk started.The manager rounded on her, voice dropping low enough that he clearly hadn't meant for Adrian to hear it. "Can you shut up before you lose your job?"Adrian heard it anyway. A faint smile pulled at the corner of his
Adrian's POV"Sir, let me get that for you." A hospital security guard jogged ahead of Adrian toward the parking lot, pulling the back door of the car open before Adrian reached it."Thank you." Adrian eased Kira down into the seat carefully, buckling her in himself, one hand cupping the back of her head so it didn't knock against the frame."You need me to call you a driver, sir?""No, no, no. I've got it.""Long night?""Longest of my life." Adrian straightened, glancing back at Kira through the open door, her head already tipping toward the window. "Thank you for the help.""Anytime, sir. Hope your family's okay.""So do I."He shut the door gently and rounded to the driver's side, sliding in behind the wheel. He pulled up a search on his phone, scanning for the nearest five star property, somewhere close enough that she wouldn't be in the car much longer than necessary. Twelve minutes out. He typed the address into the navigation and pulled out of the lot."We’ll get there in no t
Adrian's POVAdrian watched Kira from across the lounge, her knees pulled up to her chest in the corner of the couch, his jacket still draped over her shoulders from hours ago. "You should eat something." Adrian sat a chair across from her, close enough to see how pale she'd gone. "You haven't touched anything since we got here.""I'm not hungry.""Not eating won't make Lily heal any faster, Kira."She turned her head slowly and gave him a look sharp enough to cut glass. "Did I ask for a lecture?""No.""Then keep it to yourself."He held her stare a moment longer, then stood without another word and walked out toward the vending area down the hall. When he came back he was carrying a paper cup, steam curling off the top, and he set it down in front of her without comment.She eyed it. "What's this?""Coffee. Black, no sugar. The way you like it." He set the cup on the table in front of her, careful not to let it spill."I didn't ask for coffee.""I know."She stared at the cup a lon
VANESSA POVAfter the dress fitting, Vanessa and Jenna decided to grab lunch at a small Italian restaurant downtown.It wasn’t one of those fancy places where paparazzi lurked outside or where everyone knew your name. Just a quiet spot with good food and private booths wher
KIRA POVKira locked herself in her office and tried not to scream.The opening was going perfectly. Every table was full. The reviews from the food critics were glowing. The kitchen was running smoothly. Her staff was executing flawlessly.And then Vanessa walked
KIRA POVIt’s finally the D-day of the event. Kira stood in the middle of Phoenix and tried to remember how to actually breathe finally.The restaurant looked perfect. Every table was set with crisp white linens and gold-rimmed plates. The bar shone under soft lighting. Fresh flowers sat in crysta
ADRIAN POVAdrian couldn’t sleep back at home, the entire thought was driving him mad. He made it back to Phoenix just that the entire place was empty now. He sat in his car across the street and for what felt like forever, the restaurant lights were still off, they were turne







