Emma’s POV

The city had lost its sharp edges, its glittering skyline softened by the warmth that now hummed between Adrian and me. The confrontation with Victoria had been a crucible, melting away the last remnants of my doubt and forging our connection into something unbreakable. I felt lighter, more deeply rooted than ever before, secure in the knowledge that Adrian and I were a unified force, ready to face any storm. The world, once a daunting maze of expectations, now felt like an open road, and I was excited to explore it, hand in hand with him.