~ Isabella’s POV

I looked at the photo on the screen and smiled, feeling a warmth spread through me. “It’s perfect,” I said softly, my heart swelling with gratitude.

Lucian peeked over my shoulder at the picture, nodding in approval. “It is,” he agreed, giving me a quick wink. “Now we’ve got our first memory together in the digital world.”

We both laughed, and I saved the picture, knowing it would be the first of many. As we walked toward the palace doors, side by side, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of contentment wash over me. I enjoyed myself.

Lucian opened the door for me as we stepped...