Victor’s POVAs I stepped up to the center stage next to Aria, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of disbelief and excitement. Who would have thought I’d be paired with my ex-wife for a game? I tried to keep a casual smile as I took the microphone from the emcee.“Hi everyone!” I announced, raising my h
Aria’s POV“Earth to Aria!” Jessica said with a grin over the live music playing during dinner. “You seem to be a bit distracted. I wonder why.” “I am? Of course not,” I denied at once. I knew that she could tell I was still affected by that game earlier. But I didn’t want to admit it, not even to
Aria’s POVAlice's eyes flashed with rage as she glared at me. My heart pounded in my chest while Victor acted at once, stepping in between us. But before any of us could react further, a voice called out from nearby. “Oh my goodness, is that Aria Everhart?”I turned toward the voice, grateful for
Aria’s POVAs he pulled me closer and gazed more intently into my eyes, I felt myself surrendering to his embrace. A gentle heat began to spread through my entire body, just as my pulse quickened. This is wrong, I was thinking. But somehow, I couldn’t make myself pull away. Victor opened his mouth
Aria’s POV“I told you, I will never betray my friend,” I heard Jessica repeat angrily. “And you can’t make me!”Jessica abruptly ended the call, her frustration evident in the sharp way she slammed the cellphone down on the table. She turned around, her eyes widening in shock when she saw me approa
Aria’s POVI just realized that we were dangerously close to the edge of the roof deck. If the stranger intended to attack or push us over, we’d be in serious trouble. My eyes darted around desperately, searching for a way out. The man was still far from the door leading back inside the building, w
Aria’s POVWe were both getting tired, and we needed to pause for a while. We paused, breathing rapidly. Suddenly, I heard a voice shattering the silence, calling my name. “Aria!” The booming male voice was loud and distinct, but I didn’t recognize it. All I could think about was that this man was
Aria’s POVI hesitated, my thoughts racing as I instinctively reached for the vase again, clutching it as if it were the only thing that could protect me. My gaze shifted between Pierre and the hallway stretching out behind him. My heart was pounding fast again, uncertain whether to trust him, even
Aria’s POVThe fireworks boomed across the sky, lighting up the darkness in bursts of vibrant red, gold, and silver. Jasmine’s gasp of excitement broke through the lingering tension in my chest, and I let out a shaky laugh.“It’s just fireworks,” I said aloud, more to reassure myself than anyone els
Victor’s POVThe laughter started the moment we arrived at the theme park and never seemed to stop. Jasmine darted ahead, pulling us toward the entrance with uncontainable energy, her small hand gripping mine tightly. The park was a kaleidoscope of colors and sounds—twinkling lights, cheerful music
Aria’s POVThe ride home was quiet, but it wasn’t uncomfortable. Victor’s hand rested on the gearshift, his fingers brushing mine occasionally. Each accidental touch sent a warm ripple through me, leaving me feeling both nervous and giddy. My heart was still dancing from the events of the night befo
The next morning, The sunlight streaming through the curtains was the first thing I noticed as I stirred awake. As I blinked against the light, memories of the previous night surged back like a wave, crashing over me with startling clarity. My breath hitched, and I sat up quickly, clutching the blan
Aria’s POV"Victor," I murmured breathlessly, barely recognizing my own voice. "Aria," he whispered back, his tone filled with a hunger that matched my own. His lips found mine again, urgent and unrelenting.We stumbled together through the hallway, his hands sliding beneath my blouse, fingertips s
Aria’s POVI jumped from the table, my heart still pounding in my chest, and headed toward the studio door. “Stay here,” I said softly, though my voice wavered with some nervousness and the remaining heat. The air between us still sizzled, making it almost impossible to think clearly.Carefully, I o
When we finally pulled apart, both of us were breathless. Her cheeks were flushed, her lips slightly swollen, and her eyes—God, those eyes—shone with an emotion I didn’t dare put a name to just yet.I rested my forehead against hers, trying to catch my breath as I spoke. “Aria… you’re everything to
Victor’s POVThe entire evening had been a cascade of emotions—love, happiness, nostalgia—and now, standing here, my heart felt like it might burst. I looked at Aria, her expression a mix of hope and nerves as she waited for my reaction. The painting, the bottles, the thought behind it all—it was ov
Aria’s POV“Still thinking of work at this hour?” he teased, his tone light and playful. “Should I be worried you’re pulling me into a midnight brainstorming session?”I glanced back at him, rolling my eyes with a laugh. “Trust me, it’s not that. Just wait. You’ll see.”We reached the entrance of my