Chapter 110 Aria pov “By hiding?” I moved closer. “Damien, if I don’t show up, I lose everything. The Singapore deal, investor confidence, maybe the whole company. And for what? To sit here and watch Noah cry because he misses his friends?” “For safety” “There is no safety!” My voice

Chapter 109 Aria’s POV Portland smelled different. Cleaner with pine trees and rain instead of exhaust and concrete. The safe house sat on ten acres outside the city—a modern glass and wood structure hidden behind tall fir trees. Security cameras dotted the property, their red lights blinking in the early

Chapter 108 Aria’s point of view “I know, sweetheart. I know,” Olivia said through the phone, her voice crackling slightly. “But listen to me. You’re doing the right thing. You’re protecting Noah, That’s what matters.” I pressed the phone harder against my ear. My other hand gripped the edge of

Chapter 107 Aria pov “Subtle?” He laughed. “You practically threw them at each other.” “And it worked.” I turned in his arms, looking up at him. “They’re perfect for each other. She needs someone kind and he needs someone who sees him for who he really is. Not just the

Chapter 106 Aria pov I smiled, the muscles in my face felt tight as the camera clicked. “One more—now everyone look at Noah!” We looked down. Noah beamed up at us, missing his two front teeth. Pure joy on his chocolate-smeared face. Click. “Perfect,” Olivia said softly. Lucas appeared beside

Chapter 105 Aria’s POV The penthouse looked like a dinosaur had exploded inside it. Green and orange streamers hung from every surface I could reach. Balloon dinosaurs bobbed against the ceiling, their strings tangling together. The “Dinosaurs with Volcanoes” banner stretched across the main living area, slightly crooked because Damien

Chapter 104 Aria pov I nodded, not trusting my voice. He pulled it up slowly. The fabric dragged across my skin, catching on my breasts. Cool air hit my overheated body. I wasn’t wearing a bra—I’d taken it off earlier. His eyes went dark when he realized. “Beautiful.” He leaned

Chapter 103 Aria’s POV I’d just tucked Noah into bed when Damien appeared in the doorway. “Can we talk?” He looked nervous. “About the party?” “Sure.” I followed him to the living room. “What about it?” He pulled out a notebook—actual paper, covered in his neat handwriting. “I made a

Chapter 102 Aria pov “Shut up.” But my fingers hovered over the screen. I read his message again. Then saved it to my favorites folder before I could stop myself. “You saved it.” Olivia’s voice was smug. “You’re so gone for him.” “I am not” “You are.” She poked my

Chapter 101 Aria Pov “He was I trailed off, remembering. “His stamina is on a whole new level sometimes.” Olivia fanned herself dramatically. “Oh my god. DETAILS.” “No!” I laughed, covering my face. “Absolutely not.” “Come on! Throw me a bone here, best friend privileges.” “Fine.” I dropped my hands,