ZAVIAN NOLVEN POV

Kaida looked stunning in her dress, but it was her eyes reflecting the lights that had me completely captivated.

I watched her move through the room, as if the world had been built solely to witness her existence.

The sight of her, so free and beautiful, made my chest tighten.

And when she finally stopped in front of me, the music fading into nothing until there was only her, I forgot how to breathe.

For a moment, neither of us spoke, then her gaze lifted slowly, meeting mine.

The impact of it felt almost violent—like something sharp sliding straight through my ribs.

God. She had no idea...