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
Victor’s POVThe sun had begun its slow descent behind the treetops, and I couldn’t shake the apprehension twisting in my gut. Someone had been out there. Watching. And if Jasmine had seen them, it meant they were close enough for a child to notice. That alone made my blood run cold.I stepped outsi
Aria’s POVThe dim glow from a single overhead light flickered against the old wooden beams as I stepped carefully into the hidden room. The air inside was thick with dust and the scent of aged paper, as though time itself had stood still within these walls. Shelves lined with old records, faded pho
Aria’s POV"Sir, please... I’ll prove myself," Calloway pleaded, his voice raw with desperation. "I made a mistake, I know that, but I swear on my life—I’ll do whatever it takes to fix it. Double shifts, full lockdown procedures—I’ll personally see to it that we find out who left those footprints. J
Aria’s POVA restless sleep left me feeling drained, my mind tangled in worry. I kept replaying Alicia’s words in my head, torn between keeping her trust and ensuring she didn’t put herself in danger. I had made a silent promise to watch over her, but would that be enough? What if she had already go
Aria’s POVThe next few days passed in a strange kind of quiet. Life at the cabin settled into a routine, peaceful yet laced with an underlying tension. Security was tighter than ever—Victor made sure of it. Guards patrolled discreetly, their presence constant yet unobtrusive. We went about our days
Aria’s POVThe ringing phone sent my pulse into overdrive, my fingers trembling as I hesitated before swiping to answer."Hello?" My voice was barely above a whisper, my heart hammering against my ribs."Aria," came a familiar voice, smooth and composed.Relief crashed over me so intensely that my k
Aria’s POVThe house was silent except for the occasional creak of the wooden floorboards and the rhythmic ticking of the clock. I sat in the faintly illuminated kitchen, my hands wrapped around a cup of tea. But I wasn’t drinking it. I couldn’t. My mind was restless, my instincts buzzing with uneas
Victor’s POVSeeing Jasmine’s face light up with pure delight as she spotted the first sprout of her plant made my entire morning. She gasped, dropping to her knees beside the small patch of soil, eyes wide with wonder."Daddy, look! It’s growing!" she exclaimed, touching the tiny green shoot with t
Aria’s POVThe next few days passed in a strange kind of quiet. Life at the cabin settled into a routine, peaceful yet laced with an underlying tension. Security was tighter than ever—Victor made sure of it. Guards patrolled discreetly, their presence constant yet unobtrusive. We went about our days
Aria’s POVA restless sleep left me feeling drained, my mind tangled in worry. I kept replaying Alicia’s words in my head, torn between keeping her trust and ensuring she didn’t put herself in danger. I had made a silent promise to watch over her, but would that be enough? What if she had already go
Aria’s POV"Sir, please... I’ll prove myself," Calloway pleaded, his voice raw with desperation. "I made a mistake, I know that, but I swear on my life—I’ll do whatever it takes to fix it. Double shifts, full lockdown procedures—I’ll personally see to it that we find out who left those footprints. J
Aria’s POVThe dim glow from a single overhead light flickered against the old wooden beams as I stepped carefully into the hidden room. The air inside was thick with dust and the scent of aged paper, as though time itself had stood still within these walls. Shelves lined with old records, faded pho
Victor’s POVThe sun had begun its slow descent behind the treetops, and I couldn’t shake the apprehension twisting in my gut. Someone had been out there. Watching. And if Jasmine had seen them, it meant they were close enough for a child to notice. That alone made my blood run cold.I stepped outsi
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