Todos los capítulos de Crown and Consequences- Falling for the hunted billionaire: Capítulo 71 - Capítulo 80

Aria’s POVThe city had gone quiet by the time I finally allowed myself to sit on the balcony again. The first hints of fog rolled over the river, softening the harsh outlines of Manhattan’s skyline. I pressed a hand to my belly, feeling her shift gently, and let out a slow breath. Sleep had eluded me once more, but tonight it wasn’t the tension of a lurking enemy that kept me awake it was the anticipation of everything that was coming.Rico had gone over the plans again earlier, pacing the study as I traced lines of strategy on the tablet in front of me. Every move the third Zane brother had made recently had been dissected, analyzed, and countered with precision. Yet, even with all of our preparation, the threat loomed like a shadow over everything we did.I tightened my fingers over the blanket around my shoulders. Protecting her wasn’t just a priority it was an obsession. Every decision, every calculation, every sleepless night was for her. And as much as I tried to focus on the l

Aria’s POVThe morning sunlight spilled through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the estate, painting the room in warm gold. I sat cross-legged on the sofa, notebook open on my lap, a pen poised but unmoving over the page. The plans, the contingencies, the countermeasures—they were all lined up neatly in my head, but today, my mind refused to focus. Not because of strategy, not because of danger, but because of her.I pressed my hand gently over my belly and felt her small, insistent movements. The kick was almost like a heartbeat in itself, a reminder that everything I was doing the endless monitoring, the sleepless nights, the calculated plans was for her. That tiny life depended on me to create a safe world, and every ounce of my being was devoted to that purpose.Rico appeared in the doorway silently, holding a tray with two cups of tea. He set it down carefully on the low table, his eyes meeting mine with that quiet intensity that never failed to make my heart clench. He didn’t sp

Aria’s POVThe city outside the estate was slowly waking up, but inside, a different kind of tension lingered in the air. I sat cross-legged on the study floor, laptop balanced on my knees, eyes scanning lines of code, financial reports, and encrypted messages. Every subtle shift in the market, every offshore transfer, every minor anomaly in digital channels each one could be the third Zane brother testing us. The adrenaline had become a constant companion, and even though exhaustion weighed on me like a second skin, I couldn’t afford to slow down. Not now.Rico entered quietly, his presence filling the room in a way that always reminded me that I wasn’t alone in this. He leaned against the desk, arms crossed, eyes sweeping over the data I had pulled up. “How are we looking?” he asked softly, though the steel in his tone betrayed the concern beneath.I didn’t look up immediately. “Stable, for now. He’s probing subtly, trying to test our reactions. But it’s predictable. Every move he m

Aria’s POVThe night air was thick, heavy with the tension I could feel in my bones. My heartbeat had been steady all day calculated, controlled but now it was erratic, thrumming against my ribs like a warning. Everything led to this moment. Everything we had prepared for, every sleepless night, every calculated move it had been building toward this.Rico’s presence beside me was steady, unwavering, his hand brushing against mine as we approached the helipad. The estate behind us glowed softly in the night, but all I could focus on was the darkness ahead, where danger waited. Caspian had finally made his move. The third Zane brother the shadow we had been tracking for months was stepping into the open, and there was no more room for hesitation.“I know this is sudden,” Rico said quietly, voice low and taut with intensity. “But we have to act now. He’s not just testing us anymore. He’s escalating.”I nodded, pressing a hand to my belly. She kicked almost immediately, and I clenched my

Aria’s POVThe quiet after the storm felt almost unreal. The estate, usually a hub of activity and tension, seemed to breathe with us, calm and still. For the first time in months, I allowed myself to linger in that silence, to feel the weight of everything that had happened. Caspian was contained, the third Zane brother neutralized, and our family our fragile, fiercely protected family was finally safe.I sat on the edge of the nursery crib, hands resting lightly on my belly as she moved inside me. Tiny kicks and rolls, subtle but insistent, reminded me of why I had fought so hard, why every sleepless night and every calculated risk had been worth it. “We’re almost there,” I whispered softly, voice barely audible. “Almost ready for the world, little one.”The sound of footsteps drew my attention. Rico entered quietly, coffee in hand, and sat beside me. His presence was grounding, a steady anchor in the calm aftermath. He handed me a mug, and our fingers brushed briefly, sending a spa