Gabriel’s POV
Dominic’s update came in like clockwork.
Aria had taken the promotion. No hesitation. No second-guessing. She thought it was luck. The right place, the right time, the perfect opportunity falling into her hands. And why wouldn’t she? That was the world I wanted her to live in. A world where doors opened for her effortlessly, where she could step into the future she deserved without ever knowing whose hands had cleared the path.
Her brother’s scholarship had come through. Full ride. Mentorship, books, everything covered. Another twist of fate in her mind. Another reason to believe life had finally started working in her favor.
I leaned back, exhaling slowly. She was happy. She was thriving. And for now, she was safe.
I should have been satisfied. I should have let it be e
