Emily’s POV The moment I laid eyes on him again, my entire world ground to a halt. Time seemed to freeze, and I found myself staring at him, almost unable to believe he was truly here. Goodness, he has changed so much. His hair, now slightly longer, added to the unfamiliarity in his appearance. His bright blue eyes reminded me of the ocean, and his chiseled face and neatly trimmed beard highlighted his features so gracefully. It made me realize just how handsome he looked, something I had never noticed before. My eyes drifted downward, and I saw that he had come in shirtless, wearing only trousers that hung low on his waist. His toned, hard abs were fully visible. The tattoo on his upper chest, the name Amara, stood out boldly, a familiar mark amidst everything that was different about

