Victor’s POVI stood at the edge of the balcony, my breath coming fast and sharp as I scanned the darkness below. The figure had disappeared—vanished into the night like a ghost. Had they jumped? The thought made my stomach churn. If they were desperate enough to flee like that, it meant they had so
Victor’s POV"Victor, leave!" Alicia's voice was steady, but the look in her eyes sent a shock through me. She wasn’t afraid—at least not for herself. She was trying to protect me.Antonio held her tight, his grip possessive, his expression wild with something close to obsession. "See? She knows," h
Aria’s POVThe adrenaline was still coursing through my veins. Even though Antonio Greco was gone—at least for now—I couldn’t shake the residual tension from my body. My grip on Victor was tight as I held onto him, reassuring myself that he was here, safe, alive.But my mind was racing.I had seen t
Aria’s POVThe house was quiet except for the rhythmic ticking of the clock and the occasional soft rustling of the curtains as a gentle breeze passed through the open window. The doctor had just left, and though there was a private nurse available, I couldn’t bring myself to leave Victor’s side.He
Aria’s POVJasmine was sound asleep, her soft breathing a comforting rhythm in the quiet of the house. I sat on the edge of the bed for a moment, watching her peaceful face, wishing I could absorb even a fraction of that serenity. But the tight knot of anxiety forming in my chest made it impossible.
Aria’s POVThe drive felt longer than I remembered. Winding roads, dense forestry, and the occasional clearing of a scenic lake made for a beautiful journey, but it was the remoteness of it all that truly struck me. This wasn’t just a retreat—it was a fortress of solitude, a place meant to be hidden
Aria’s POVThe aroma of sizzling bacon and hot chocolate drifted through the cabin, blending seamlessly with the brisk morning breeze. Sunlight streamed through the tall windows, throwing golden streaks across the rustic wooden floors. It would have been easy to believe this was just another peacefu
Aria’s POVFor a moment, I was silent, unsure of how to respond. Alicia’s words echoed in my head, heavy and unsettling. She wants to see him? Will that do any good or just harm her?Before I could find my voice, Victor appeared, his presence shifting the energy instantly. Alicia straightened, her e
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