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 POVAs soon as I turned around, my heart still racing, I saw that it wasn't Victor but Samuel. Relief washed over me, and I let out a breath I didn't realize I was holding. Samuel smiled warmly at me and said, “Here you are.”“Samuel,” I greeted, feeling a sense of calm returning. I noticed S
Aria’s POVThree days passedI stood amid the vibrant tulips in Amsterdam, their colors a stunning display against the backdrop of the clear blue sky, I couldn't help but feel a temporary sense of peace wash over me. I’ve been exploring museums and sightseeing spots the past three days since I got
Victor’s POVI grabbed her arm tightly, and I could see she was stunned. I sneered in my mind. I'm sure she regrets it. Maybe she'll start begging me to forget what she said.But then, to my surprise, she attempted to wrench her hand away. "I'm not your possession. Not anymore, Victor."Behind her,
Aria’s POVI sat on the couch, fidgeting with the hem of my shirt, lost in my thoughts. My hand, which held my phone, was trembling. I was trying my best to be brave, but I was also scared and uncertain of the future. I honestly still hadn’t thought about where to go from here. Why does Victor have







