Months passed. Viktor was behind bars, and Elena's firm—now merged with Blackthorne Enterprises—was thriving again.
Elena stood on the balcony of Damian's penthouse, watching the city lights glitter like stars below. She felt a presence behind her and turned to see Damian, his expression softer than she'd ever seen.
"I was afraid I'd lose you," he admitted, slipping his arms around her waist.
"You almost did," Elena said, but her voice held no anger.
Damian kissed her forehead. "I'll spend the rest of my life making sure you never doubt me again," he promised.
Elena leaned into him, letting the warmth of his embrace chase away the ghosts of the past. For the first time, she felt truly free.
And as Damian's lips met hers in a kiss filled with hope and love, Elena knew this was only the beginning of their story.
✨ The End