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
Samuel’s POVI stared into my coffee cup, watching the steam curl up lazily, as I waited for my private investigator Jason to arrive. We’d agreed on this meeting in a low-key coffee shop, far from prying eyes.When Jason finally showed up, I could tell from the grim set of his jaw that the news wasn
Aria’s POV“Jessica, I’ll be fine,” I assured my best friend, forcing a smile. “I can handle this.”“Are you sure you want to meet with him? All by yourself?” she asked again. “Yes, I’m sure. It’ll be okay.” I gave her shoulder a squeeze before heading back to my office. “Aria, I’ll be right outsi
Victor’s POVI stared out the window as the car rolled through the familiar streets toward my mother’s house. She’d been calling nonstop since the gala, playing her usual role of the neglected mother. “You never have time for me anymore, Victor,” she’d said on the last call, her voice sounding emoti
Aria’s POVEveryone was quiet for a while, including Jasmine who looked confused. My heart was racing as I realized I’d just stood up for my ex-husband in front of my parents. I didn’t even understand why I did it. To my surprise, Mom suddenly forced a smile and said, “Of course, you’re welcome to







