Three years ago…
Victoria Eliana Russo sat in her childhood bedroom, the pale evening light casting long shadows across the familiar space. This room held so many memories, serving as a refuge during her formative years. She had spent countless hours dreaming within these walls.
But tonight was different. The air felt charged, as if this room had become the epicenter of the changes unfolding in her life.
The door suddenly swung open, and her mother burst in, her face glowing with happiness.
"Sweetie," her mother began, her voice quivering with excitement, "I have the most incredible news for you."
Eliana could feel her mother's energy radiating, and her curiosity flared. "What is it, Mom? You sound really excited," she asked, sitting up straighter.
Her mother took a deep breath, as though organizing her thoughts. "Alpha Gabriel wants to marry you."
