Maya woke with a fluttering heart. Sunlight spilled softly through her bedroom window, brushing over the champagne-colored engagement dress she had carefully laid out the night before. The realization hit her again — tomorrow, she would officially be engaged to Mike Walker.
Her phone buzzed beside her. She picked it up, and Mike’s name glimmered on the screen.
“Good morning, baby,” his deep, velvety voice said as soon as she answered.
“Good morning…” she murmured, sitting up and running a hand through her hair. Her pulse quickened at the sound of him.
“I hope you slept well,” he said warmly, the faint teasing edge in his voice making her smile. “Are you ready for tomorrow?”
Maya let out a soft laugh, nervously tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. “I think so. Excited, but terrifie
