Simmering Defiance

Vivienne’s POV

The chaotic morning party ended far faster than it had started.

One moment, loud bass music thumped across the luxurious pool deck, vibrating right through my wet skin. Warm bodies piled together under the bright Italian sun, drinking, dancing, and creating a perfect shield of distraction for my rebellious morning.

The next moment, Boris stood on the patio and barked a sharp, rum