Victor’s POVI understood Jessica’s fear. She had been through enough, and the last thing she needed was to face even more danger. But letting this man roam free? It didn’t sit right with me either.“I’ll call Phil,” I said, pulling out my phone. “He can pull the surveillance footage from the hospit
Aria’s POVI woke up with a start, blinking in the hallway as my mind slowly registered where I was. My head had been resting against something warm and solid—Victor’s shoulder. I straightened up quickly, realizing I had fallen asleep on the bench, right next to him. Glancing over, I saw that he was
Aria’s POVI stood frozen, watching their interaction, trying to process everything. Troy's laughter rang out, and the nurse leaned in closer to whisper something in his ear. I strained to hear, but my heart was pounding too loudly in my ears.“...all we have to do is wait for the right moment,” she
Aria’s POVJessica sighed heavily, her confession seeming to drain the little energy she had left. “It’s been going on for several months,” she continued, hardly whispering. “I didn’t want to worry anyone, especially you, Aria. I thought I could handle it, but every time I paid him, he just came bac
Aria’s POVI paced back and forth in Jessica’s hospital room, my fingers nervously fidgeting with the necklace around my neck. It was an absentminded habit, one I had picked up during long, tense moments like these. My eyes drifted to the mirror on the wall, catching a glimpse of my reflection.It w
Aria’s POV“Wow, this is incredible!” Jessica exclaimed, standing next to me as we gazed up at the house.“I know, right?” I replied, my heart fluttering with excitement. The house was beautiful—a charming blend of modern and classic architecture, painted in soft beige with white trim. It was spacio
Aria’s POVBack in our apartment, I cherished every nook and cranny as it hit me that this could be our last day here. Jessica and I were busy packing the last remaining stuff in the house, and I was just so glad to see her back on her feet and being so cheerful and energetic too. “Do you think we’
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 POVThe sun filtered gently through the sheer curtains, casting golden stripes across the kitchen floor. Outside, the wind rustled the trees in soft waves, the kind of quiet that used to feel like a luxury—but now, it felt like a miracle.I stood barefoot by the open window, sipping tea, watc
Aria’s POV"There they are! By the dock!"The shout tore through the air like a whipcrack. My heart jumped."Get down, Jasmine!" I hissed, pulling her low into the hull of the boat.More frenzied shouts followed, echoing from behind the locked boathouse door. Then came the unmistakable sound of spli
Aria’s POVThe tunnel walls closed in the farther we ran, the air thick with dust and something ancient, something forgotten. The flickering light from my phone barely illuminated the path ahead as Jasmine and I rushed forward, our footsteps echoing off the stone.We had no idea where we were going—
Victor’s POVThe moment Greco grabbed my mother’s arm, I saw red.Alicia struggled against Greco’s grasp, her body twisting as she tried to wrench herself free. But his grip was unyielding—ironclad. His smirk darkened, turning into something twisted, dangerous."You always were stubborn," Greco murm
Aria’s POVI grabbed Jasmine’s hand and pulled her close, my pulse hammering as I ran toward the secret door. My fingers fumbled with the hidden latch, my breath short and uneven. Come on, come on—Click.I shoved the door open just enough for us to slip inside before sealing it shut behind us. The
Victor’s POVThe moment the man at the far table shifted, my entire body went rigid. One second, he was still, the next, his hand dipped into his jacket.A gun? A knife?I was ready to move. One wrong twitch from him, and I’d take him down before he could even stand. My pulse pounded in my ears as I
Aria’s POV"Are Jasmine and I the real targets?" I whispered to myself, the thought chilling me to my core.No. That was silly. I was being paranoid.I shook my head, trying to dismiss the fear that had settled like ice in my veins. The bodyguards said they needed to secure the cabin, and logically,
Aria’s POVI stared at my phone, my fingers gripping it so tightly that my knuckles ached. Still nothing. No calls. No messages. The meeting had to be happening now, but I had no idea what was going on.I tried dialing Victor again. Straight to voicemail. Samuel? No response either.A pit of dread s
Victor’s POVThe new location was a damn ghost town. An old diner stood alone at the edge of the road, its flickering neon sign barely casting enough light to illuminate the cracked pavement in front.Samuel and I sat in the car, staring at the building through the windshield. "This place is dead,"