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
Victor’s POVI stood in the lab at Thorn Enterprises, surrounded by an array of sleek equipment and the enticing aroma of essential oils. I couldn’t help but feel excited, as I had another reason to see Aria. Today was the day we’d test the prototypes for our smart perfumes, and I couldn't help but
Aria’s POVI clutched Jasmine’s hand tightly as Victor and I moved closer, trying to catch sight of what was happening. A familiar voice floated over the murmuring crowd, filled with a tension I couldn’t ignore. I rose on my tiptoes, straining to see over the heads of curious diners gathered around
Aria’s POV“Do you know anything about The Mirage Casino, Dr. Levine?” I asked, unable to hide my concern.He shook his head slowly, his eyes narrowing slightly. “Not really. It just rings a bell from some conversations I've had. It’s mentioned in relation to certain... activities. Nothing specific,
Victor’s POVSitting here with Aria and Jasmine, sharing a simple meal together, I couldn’t help but feel a rare sense of contentment—a feeling I’d missed for a long time. For the first time in what felt like ages, it was like we were a family. We’d taken Jasmine to her doctor’s appointment together







