Chapter 12

• Cyrus:-)
• I woke up with a smile that refused to fade, a warmth lingering from the magical evening I’d spent with Darius. It felt surreal—like a dream I didn’t want to wake up from. A man like Darius, with his confidence, charm, and commanding presence, was interested in me. Me!
• Stretching in bed, I glanced at my wrist and felt my heart flutter. The bracelet he had given me shimmered softly in the morning light filtering through my window. The delicate silver chain and kitten charm seemed to sparkle as if sharing my excitement.