The afternoon sun cast a warm, golden light across the gardens of the villa.Aria stood in front of the tall mirror in the master bedroom. She wore a simple, elegant white wedding dress that fell softly to the floor. There was no heavy lace or extravagant beading, just a beautiful, flawless design that fit her perfectly.Cassandra and Rose stood behind her. Cassandra wiped a stray tear from her cheek, gently adjusting the sheer veil over Aria’s dark hair."You look beautiful," Cassandra said softly, meeting Aria's eyes in the mirror.Rose crossed her arms, a teasing grin spreading across her face. "Damian is going to lose his mind when he sees you."Aria smiled, her heart beating a fast, happy rhythm against her ribs.When they first started planning, Damian had wanted a grand, extravagant wedding. He had wanted to rent out the biggest venue in the city, invite hundreds of guests, and let the whole world know she was his. But Ari
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