Aria’s POVI burst into my office, and the sight that met me stopped me dead in my tracks. There was Victor, of all people, crouched on the floor beside Jasmine. My heart skipped a beat as I saw the scene before me: Jasmine, looking thrilled and proud, and Victor, appearing earnest and serious.Oh,
Aria’s POV“Boy, that was close,” Jessica whispered to me as we hurried out of the building. It was a good thing the rain had already stopped, and so it was easy for us to cross the parking lot to our car. As we got into the vehicle, Jessica added in a hushed tone, “Next time, it won’t be as easy.
Aria’s POVThe soft sound of waves greeted me as I stepped inside the cafe, my sneakers making a faint scuff against the weathered wooden floorboards. The place was tucked away from the usual tourist spots, a hidden gem nestled on a secluded stretch of beach. Outside, the sun was just beginning to
“You were right, I was already pregnant when we got divorced,” I told him truthfully. “It’s just that… I didn’t want to stay with you just for the sake of this baby. And I wasn’t sure how to tell you too.” Victor’s eyes widened, confusion and shock flashing across his face. His hands, which had bee
Aria’s POVThere, I’ve said it. It felt like a heavy, splintered shard had been pulled from my chestWe both sat there, the enormity of what I had just revealed hanging between us, creating a silence that was almost suffocating. The atmosphere felt charged, as if the very air around us had shifted,
Victor’s POVDamn! I shouldn’t have driven her away like that. I buried my head in my hands with great frustration. The argument with Aria replayed in my mind, a relentless loop of angry words and hurtful accusations. I’d been so focused on proving my point that I hadn't stopped to think about what
Aria’s POVI pulled into the parking lot of Jasmine’s preschool, the engine’s low rumble fading as I turned off the car. The school playground was still alive with energy as the few remaining kids ran around and delightfully screamed on the swings and seesaws. I couldn’t see Jasmine yet, but I knew
I smiled, brushing a strand of hair out of her face. “I’m sure he can help you with that someday.”Jasmine’s eyes lit up again, and she practically bounced in my arms. “When? When? When can I see him? Can we visit his company?”I hesitated, unsure of how to respond. Jasmine’s excitement was so obvio
Aria’s POVThe laughter in the room was easy, flowing like music that hadn’t been played in far too long. It was the kind of afternoon I had only dreamed of during those long, uncertain nights. One filled with light, warmth, and peace.But what caught my eye most wasn’t the cake or the wine or even
Aria’s POVThe sun filtered gently through the sheer curtains, casting golden stripes across the kitchen floor. Outside, the wind rustled the trees in soft waves, the kind of quiet that used to feel like a luxury—but now, it felt like a miracle.I stood barefoot by the open window, sipping tea, watc
Aria’s POV"There they are! By the dock!"The shout tore through the air like a whipcrack. My heart jumped."Get down, Jasmine!" I hissed, pulling her low into the hull of the boat.More frenzied shouts followed, echoing from behind the locked boathouse door. Then came the unmistakable sound of spli
Aria’s POVThe tunnel walls closed in the farther we ran, the air thick with dust and something ancient, something forgotten. The flickering light from my phone barely illuminated the path ahead as Jasmine and I rushed forward, our footsteps echoing off the stone.We had no idea where we were going—
Victor’s POVThe moment Greco grabbed my mother’s arm, I saw red.Alicia struggled against Greco’s grasp, her body twisting as she tried to wrench herself free. But his grip was unyielding—ironclad. His smirk darkened, turning into something twisted, dangerous."You always were stubborn," Greco murm
Aria’s POVI grabbed Jasmine’s hand and pulled her close, my pulse hammering as I ran toward the secret door. My fingers fumbled with the hidden latch, my breath short and uneven. Come on, come on—Click.I shoved the door open just enough for us to slip inside before sealing it shut behind us. The
Victor’s POVThe moment the man at the far table shifted, my entire body went rigid. One second, he was still, the next, his hand dipped into his jacket.A gun? A knife?I was ready to move. One wrong twitch from him, and I’d take him down before he could even stand. My pulse pounded in my ears as I
Aria’s POV"Are Jasmine and I the real targets?" I whispered to myself, the thought chilling me to my core.No. That was silly. I was being paranoid.I shook my head, trying to dismiss the fear that had settled like ice in my veins. The bodyguards said they needed to secure the cabin, and logically,
Aria’s POVI stared at my phone, my fingers gripping it so tightly that my knuckles ached. Still nothing. No calls. No messages. The meeting had to be happening now, but I had no idea what was going on.I tried dialing Victor again. Straight to voicemail. Samuel? No response either.A pit of dread s