"Klein..."

Ria whispered his name once more before springing forward. She threw her arms around his neck, lunging into his embrace.

Klein caught her effortlessly, lifting her like she weighed nothing at all, pulling her flushed body flush against his chest and wrapping his strong arms around her waist.

They held each other in a fierce, desperate embrace while the crowd broke out into a frenzy of camera flashes and cheers.

Beside the stage, Mira’s jaw hit the floor. She stared at the breathtaking, powerfully built man in complete disbelief before whipping out her phone to record the moment. Mrs. Roseline stood near the front row, a tearful, triumphant smile...