Victor’s POVThe officer excused himself, and as he walked away, I felt Aria’s hand slip into mine. Her fingers laced through mine instinctively, and I gave her hand a gentle squeeze, feeling that calm, anchoring warmth that only she seemed to bring.Dr. Levine watched us, his eyes softening. “Tonig
Aria’s POVA deep sense of sympathy filled me as I thought about Samantha’s story. Her life had taken a dark turn, yet now, thanks to Dr. Levine’s dedication, she was finally being given the support she needed. It was hard not to be moved by his kindness and determination to help her, even after eve
Victor’s POV“What’s next?” I asked, eager to find out what will happen to move this forward. Harris sighed, his gaze steady. “Because it’s our only lead right now, we can’t risk busting it too soon. If we blow this, we may never get another chance. So we’re taking it slowly, one step at a time. We
Aria’s POV“Fiona! Farah!” I called out, smiling as I stepped into the gallery. The warm, earthy tones and vibrant photos on the walls welcomed me, each frame a stunning portrayal of Amsterdam. The last few days had been a whirl of stress and unease, and I needed this—a night to escape into art and
Aria’s POVSamuel looked at the photograph with me, and his gaze softened. “Do you remember that bridge?” he asked quietly. “The morning you broke down and I didn’t know what to do…”I swallowed, a small smile tugging at my lips as I nodded. “How could I forget? I was… barely hanging on then.” I let
Aria’s POV“Oh, I can’t believe she’s giving birth already!” I practically sprinted into the hospital lobby, nearly skidding to a halt as I spotted Victor leaning casually against the reception desk. My heart skipped a beat—part surprise, part… something else I didn’t want to admit.“Victor?” I bli
Victor’s POVI stood there, hands tucked into my pockets, trying to hold onto the warmth of the moment. Arnold and Emma looked at their newborn son with a kind of happiness, a glow of pride and love I couldn’t remember experiencing ever. At first, I was genuinely happy for them. Arnold, a man who’d
Aria’s POVOur conversation broke off as I heard familiar voices in the hallway, growing louder. I turned just in time to see Jessica walking in, holding Jasmine’s hand, with Fabian trailing closely behind. My heart leapt, and relief washed over me as I took in Jessica’s appearance—she looked health
Aria’s POVThe laughter in the room was easy, flowing like music that hadn’t been played in far too long. It was the kind of afternoon I had only dreamed of during those long, uncertain nights. One filled with light, warmth, and peace.But what caught my eye most wasn’t the cake or the wine or even
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