Page 37 of Provoking Bryan

Applause erupted, breaking the intimate bubble that had surrounded them. Sara turned to face their friends, her smile radiant, but it was the way she looked at Bryan—like he was her anchor, her safe harbor—that left him breathless.

Miley approached, clinking her glass to get the room’s attention. “A toast!” she called, grinning broadly. “To Bryan and Sara—may your adventures be as thrilling as your love story and your dynamic as strong as your spirits!”

Later, as the celebration began to wind down, Bryan and Sara slipped away from the others.

“What’s next?” Sara asked, her hand brushing against his.

Bryan looked at her, his heart swelling with love and determination. “Whatever we want. Our future is ours to make.”

She smiled, leaning into him. “I like the sound of that.”

Bryan wrapped his arm around her, his gaze fixed on the horizon. Whatever challenges lay ahead, he knew they would face them as a team—stronger and more connected than ever.

The night was theirs, and the future waited, full of promise.

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