AUTHOR’S POV

Liam had talked through the night with Aria’s father, their discussion stretching into the dark hours of dawn until sleep became a distant thought. By the time he finally returned to his room, his body felt heavy with exhaustion. He collapsed onto the bed, and sleep claimed him instantly,

He slept peacefully, turning and stretching in the quiet hours, until the early morning sun slipped through the curtains and struck his face, breaking the calm of his rest. He groaned softly ...