POV: Siena Blake

The sun was beginning to dip lower in the sky, casting soft golden light through the tall glass windows of the penthouse. The marble floors glowed under the sunlight, making everything look a little more magical than usual. Outside, the city had grown quieter. The usual noise and bustle seemed to pause, as if the whole world had stopped just to give space to the moment unfolding inside.

Roman’s sweet laughter still echoed faintly in the air. It had come right after the tight, unexpected hug he had given Ares. It was clumsy and a little awkward, but it had been filled with pure, childlike joy—the kind...