Victor’s POV“I’ll check outside quickly and get back to you as soon as possible,” I told Aria, locking my gaze onto hers. The fear in her eyes twisted my gut.“Okay,” she replied, trying to sound and look okay. There was fear in her eyes, but she was trying to control it. “I’ll continue searching f
Aria’s POVPanic flooded through me as I wiped away my tears, the need to find Jasmine eclipsing every other thought. I couldn't let fear take control. “We have to keep looking,” I said in a firm voice. I took a deep breath and stood up, shaking off the dread that clung to me like a heavy shroud.J
Aria’s POVVictor’s name flashed on my screen again, persistent, and this time it felt like a lifeline I wasn’t sure I should grab. My heart raced as my mind spun in a dozen directions at once.I stopped for a moment, torn. I wanted to tell him. He was Jasmine’s father. He had a right to know. But w
Aria’s POV“Jasmine?” I whispered, my voice cracking.She looked up, her big eyes meeting mine, as if she hadn’t just been missing, as if I hadn’t been frantic with worry. “Mommy!” she called out, a wide grin spreading across her face. She waved the ice cream cone in the air like it was the most nor
Aria’s POVA sudden gust of wind howled through the trees, sending a chill down my spine. I squeezed Jasmine’s hand tighter, feeling the eerie stillness of the night settle around us like a heavy blanket. My heart raced once more. “We need to go home now, Jasmine,” I said softly, trying to keep the
Victor’s POVI had never felt more terrified in my life than when I saw Shane with a gun pointed at Aria and our daughter, Jasmine. The image seared into my mind, my heart racing as I rushed toward them, desperation fueling my every step.“Shane, put the gun down!” I shouted, my voice trembling but
Aria’s POVI whipped around just in time to see Pierre sprinting toward us. My heart sank, dread curling in my stomach. “Pierre, stop!” I screamed, but he kept charging ahead, eyes locked on Shane, a determination in his stride that terrified me.Shane’s grip tightened on the gun. “Get back!” she ye
Shane’s sobs filled the air, broken and ragged, and for a moment, it felt like time had frozen. Pierre stayed beside her, his hand on her shoulder, whispering calming words that seemed to fall on deaf ears. I held Jasmine tightly against me, her small body trembling in my arms, but my own breath had