Maya's POV
"This is the legend of our Amberplains Archivevault," Felicity said, leading me deeper into the cellar where ancient bottles lay cradled in carved stone niches. "It began when my great-grandfather Arthur Sr. suffered a humiliating defeat in a wager against a French vintner. His pride wounded, he vowed to craft a wine that would eclipse even the finest Bordeaux."
Several days had passed since Felicity began my wine education, and the experience had surprised me completely. Rather than endless tastings, she was unveiling the intricate tapestry of Sterling family legacy—stories Sebastian had never shared.
"Did his gamble pay off?" I traced my fingertips along the faded label of a bottle from decades past.
