I Love You Ara Book 2 Novels & Stories

Aria—his Aria—the girl who once looked at no one but him, whispering soft words to another man. Victor had stood frozen outside, something tearing apart inside his chest as he listened in silence. Eventually, he snapped. He smashed his phone in fury, then called Liana Knight over. Even then, he refused to name the emotion clawing at him. He told himself it was just possessiveness. After all, he had been her first love. Even if he didn’t want her anymore, she should still belong to him. Only him. Aria finally yanked her hand free, her expression burning with fury.

The baby wasn’t moving. _No no no no._ “ARIA!” Kieran’s roar shook the maze. “CRAWL TO MY VOICE!” I couldn’t. I couldn’t— _You’re not weak,_ he’d said in the car. _That’s war._ War. I got on my feet. Minute three. I ran. Silver sliced my arms. Wolfsbane filled my lungs. I ran blind, bouncing off walls, following Kieran’s voice. “LEFT! YOUR LEFT, ARIA!”

The entire kingdom lit up in flames , creating an entire bonfire using people and their homes as wood. As Rosemary’s home came crashing down in ash , I felt my desires for her fade away – the way I had let go of the flaming arrow , I let go of the love I had for her. Within my heart , with in the vessel that once beat for her has rid itself of the love…. …Now all that it feels is anger and hatred… I stand there , letting my angered heart rejoice at the sight I see before me. My sense snap me back to reality when I hear a faint call from afar.

Aria’s POV A low, familiar voice called my name from behind. I turned, my heart skipping a beat when I saw Victor. He stood there with a warm smile, his eyes deeply gazing into mine. “Aria,” he said, leaning in slightly. “Congratulations on the opening. I’m really proud of you… And, uh, I have something for you.” My heart raced as he handed me a beautifully wrapped book. I accepted it with a beaming smile, but as I peeled away the wrapping and saw the cover, my breath caught. Tears sprang to my eyes. The title read: Velvet Vibe: From Vision to Victory.

“You bonded with her. With my sister.” She inhaled Aria’s scent like it was air. “But you still dreamwalk to me.” “I love you too,” Aria whispered, trembling. “Don’t say I don’t.” Eris’s body pressed down over hers, cool and strong. Aria, fully naked, clung to her as if she’d fall apart otherwise. “I don’t know how to fix it,” Aria choked out. “I love Athena. I love Selene. I love Jules. I still love Sister Rara And I love you, Riri.”

Her hands fisted in my armor; mine cradled her face as if memorizing her all over again. When we parted, her forehead rested against my chest. “Come back to me,” she whispered. “I will,” I said. “And when I do—this world will be free.” She nodded once, then stepped back—not weak, not broken. A Luna. lyra walked up to Aria and whispered something to her. Aria hugged her and the warrior walked to her position. Aria looked at me again and smiled "I love you mate" she said through the bond "I love you more mate" I said

Aria explained with her voice trembling a little and tears streaming down her cheeks slowly. Dalvin was quiet, staring at her. She exhaled heavily and spoke up again. “I love you, Dalvin. I am not going to lie about that or try to fight it, I really love you. Despite everything, I love you so much and care about you but I am not happy with you and I want to be happy. I am begging you, Dalvin. Please, go back home and things will be okay for me again.” Aria poured her heart and Dalvin stared at her.

The quill wrote it too. Mia pulled her close, continuing the chant as Ariya's memories deepened - flashes of forbidden love, forest shadows, soft kisses, lovers making love in the dark, whispered goodbyes. The memory of hideath. The silence and child after. Ariya's face paled into a soft ash, but peace softened her lips. "Thank you..." she whispered faintly, eyes distant. Then, stillness.

She shrugged smiling. “and you , What did you wish for?” She asked me . “The one thing I have always wished for .... you.” I replied. “For you to give me a second chance.” I continued walking closer to her. “For you to look at me with so much love like before...” “I’m a broken man Aria , I don’t know how to love , but somehow I find myself deeply in love with you . I never thought I would ever find joy in my life until you came , your warm smile broke the cold barricade around my heart.”

For once me and her were on the same page. “The witch in me is saying don’t do this. But I can only imagine how you must feel. I trust your decision, Araya. We all do.” Aziria said with finality. Her words made me feel better, not that I really needed anyone’s advice, though. At the end of the day, this was on me. “45 seconds! Will you really let your love die like this,” she taunted.