(Sophie’s POV)
The morning light spilled across the city, soft and golden, a quiet promise of new beginnings. Today was not about fear, regret, or the shadows of the past. Today was about choice, trust, and love — fully claimed, fully lived.
I stood on my balcony, feeling the breeze brush my face, thinking of the path I had traveled. The pain. The betrayal. The surrogacy. The years of rebuilding. And now… the warmth of a heart no longer afraid to choose.
Lucian — Fire and Commitment
Lucian arrived that afternoon, his presence steady, eyes alive with intensity and care. “Good morning,” he said softly, his hand reaching for mine. “You ready for this?”
I smiled, letting the tension of years slip away. “I am,” I whispered. “Ready for us.”
We walked together through the city streets, side
