Aria’s POVSunlight streamed through the hospital window, warm and golden against my skin. For the first time in what felt like forever, I woke without fear. No alarms jolting me awake, no screaming echoing down the hallways, no phone calls carrying threats. Just sunlight. For several seconds, I lay still, staring at the ceiling, breathing deeply, existing in the quiet, simply living. It was strange how something as simple as peace could feel so unfamiliar. Then I felt movement, a small flutter followed by another. My hand instantly settled on my stomach, and a smile appeared before I could stop it. The twins. Good morning to you too, I thought, laughing softly. For the first time in months, my mind wasn’t occupied by Victor Kane or secrets or danger. I was thinking about my babies, my future, the life waiting ahead. A knock interrupted my thoughts. Before I could answer, the door opened and Damien walked in, holding coffee and looking annoyingly handsome. My heart immediately b
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