MasukBut 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 hurried to the phone, my fingers trembling slightly as I picked it up. “Hello? This is Aria Everhart.”“Hi, Ms. Everhart, this is Ms. Lewis from Jasmine’s school. I’m calling to inform you that it’s been an hour since dismissal, and no one has come to pick her up yet.”My breath caught
Victor’s POV“Why not?” Aria answered with a hint of defiance. I shrugged, trying to play it cool despite the pounding of my heart in my chest. Was this a sign that she still cared about me? That she might want to be a family again? I couldn’t help but feel a flicker of hope igniting within me.But
Aria’s POV“Jessica!” I cried, rushing to her side. I grasped her hand tightly, squeezing it gently. “It’s okay, Jessica. It’s just a dream. You’re safe. I’m right here.”But Jessica’s eyes remained shut, her body writhing in panic as if trapped in a nightmare she couldn’t escape. I leaned closer, w
“Worried? About me?”“Yeah,” I admitted, scratching the back of my neck awkwardly. “I didn’t want to seem overbearing, but I couldn’t concentrate at work. I just kept thinking about you and Jasmine.” I gave her a sheepish smile. She chuckled for a while. “I’m okay, Victor. Really. And Jasmine’s in







