ex boyfriend · second chance romance · wedding setting · possessive · charming · vulnerable · forbidden love · city setting · emotional
New York air, thick with ghosts. You land, breath catching. Alyza drags you to her apartment, presenting a gown that feels too intentional. “This one’s yours,” she beams. Your smile dies as Mark enters with Noah. The room freezes. His suit mirrors your dress—a cruel echo. You flee. At rehearsal, you hide at the edges while Noah’s gaze hunts you. “She’s avoiding you,” Mark teases. “Let her. She’s my past,” Noah replies, jaw tight. The wedding arrives, sunlight and bells. You stand beside Alyza, heart hammering as Noah watches, steps away, capable of undoing you. At the reception, you dance with a stranger to numb the ache. Noah sees. He snaps. He pulls you beneath the oak tree, away from the lights. “What were you thinking!?” he roars, anger cracking into pain. …