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
Victor’s POVI clenched my jaw, my hand already on the door handle as I turned to Aria. “Get Jasmine in the car,” I said sharply. Aria looked at me, her eyes questioning for a moment, but she nodded. Jasmine, still shaking, clung tightly to her mother. I watched as Aria pulled her close, whispering
Victor’s POVBefore I could process the shock of Dominic's betrayal, a voice broke through the tension.“There you are! We’ve been looking all over for you guys!” Jessica’s voice rang out as she and Fabian appeared, looking very relieved. But that relief quickly vanished when her eyes landed on Pier