Kael’s POV The city was quiet at this hour. Not silent, but the usual cacophony of traffic and life felt distant, muted, almost irrelevant. I sat alone in my office, the night skyline painting long streaks of light across the glass wall beside me, and yet all I could see was her. Ava. I leaned back in my chair, elbows resting on the leather armrests, hands pressed against my face. It had taken years to get here years of mistakes, apologies, persistence, and restraint. Years of watching her grow, watching her transform heartbreak into strength, power, and success. Years of proving to her, silently at first, then gradually, that my love was patient, unwavering, and undeterred. And now, after months of careful rebuilding of trust, after the intimacy we had slowly allowed ourselves, after laughter, quiet moments, and shared silences in my condo, I knew without a doubt that I wanted more than just moments. I wanted a lifetime. Ava deserved nothing less than perfection. And I was goin
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