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 POV“Isn’t it a little strange that they gave us a suite for free, too?” I asked, glancing down at the extravagant basket of treats. “Maybe Dr. Levine arranged it?”Victor’s brow furrowed as he considered the possibility. “Maybe. If his contact here is as connected as he suggested, they could
Victor’s POV“Victor should go,” Jessica argued gently. Her gaze flicked between Samuel and me, her jaw set. “Victor would know how to get the information we need.”Samuel’s eyes narrowed at her words. Then he scoffed. “You don’t know what you’re saying, Jessica. I’ve been here before. I know some p
Victor’s POVI watched as Fabian guided Jessica over to a nearby table, his arm still protectively around her shoulders. Jessica looked shaken to her core, her hands trembling as she tried to steady herself. Aria pulled a chair close, her voice soft and comforting as she handed Jessica a glass of ju
Aria’s POVAs we entered the private room, I felt a creeping sense of dread, like we were stepping into the lair of a dragon. The walls were dark, soundproofed, with a single, dim light casting an ominous glow over a large wooden table in the center. The staff member who’d led us here gave a curt n







