LOGINBut all I saw was him. And suddenly, everything began to feel right. I began to relax as I approached nearer. Each step brought me closer to the man who once broke my heart—and the man who had spent every moment since then stitching it back together with patience and love.When I reached him, he re
Aria’s POVThe island was even more beautiful than I remembered.The air smelled of salt and flowers. Music drifted faintly on the breeze. Laughter and excited voices echoed from somewhere down the beach, where our guests—friends, family, people we loved—were being ushered into their seats beneath t
Victor’s POVI stayed on one knee longer than I should have, but I couldn’t move.She hadn’t said anything.Aria just stared at me, her eyes wide and wet with tears, her lips parted—but no words. The wind shifted slightly, and I could hear the distant hum of the ocean behind us, soft music still pla
Aria’s POVVictor stepped in front of me like a shield. I barely had time to react, heart pounding from the loud boom that had shattered the quiet.Then came the drums.Deep, steady, powerful. They vibrated in my chest like thunder softened into rhythm.From beyond the trees, music rose—flutes and h
Aria’s POVI adjusted my sunglasses and tugged the strap of my duffel bag higher on my shoulder, squinting against the glare bouncing off the water. The sea breeze should’ve felt relaxing, but there was a knot sitting stubbornly in my chest.Victor stood a few feet away, facing the docked boat, his
Aria’s POVIt felt like I could finally breathe again.Weeks had passed since the chaos. The shadows that had loomed over Velvet Vibe, over our family, had slowly lifted. And today, sunlight streamed through the tall windows of the office like a quiet blessing.I stood near the glass, coffee in hand
Aria’s POVI burst through the hospital doors, my heart thudding wildly in my chest. I turned down a hallway, following the signs for the emergency room. Please be alright, Jessica, I prayed hard in silence as my feet hurried down the hall, oblivious to the people around me. All the while, my pulse
Aria’s POVVictor and I exchanged a glance, both of us momentarily caught off guard. Shane had practically vanished from our lives after the fiasco at Thorn Enterprises. We hadn’t heard from her since everything fell apart.Victor cleared his throat, his voice calm and reassuring as he responded to
Aria’s POV“Wow, this is incredible!” Jessica exclaimed, standing next to me as we gazed up at the house.“I know, right?” I replied, my heart fluttering with excitement. The house was beautiful—a charming blend of modern and classic architecture, painted in soft beige with white trim. It was spacio
Aria’s POVI answered the call, hoping against hope. “Hello?”“Mommy!” Jasmine’s cheerful voice filled my ear. She was using Victor’s phone to call me. “Jasmine! Is everything okay?”“Yeah! Daddy’s here, and we’re going to grab some pizza before we go to Velvet Vibe!” she exclaimed with excitement.







