From Best Friend To Fiancé (Savannah and Roman) novel Chapter 521

Chapter 521

Chapter 295: More Than Ready

Savannah

Everything felt unreal. Like I had slipped into a dream so vivid my

senses couldn’t decide whether to trust it or fear waking from it.

One moment I had been curled on River’s lap, my face buried against

her thigh while she stroked my hair with patient, soothing motions.

She had whispered quiet reassurances into the heavy air, telling me

everything would be alright. Telling me she believed her brother

would make the right choice.

She had said it with conviction – the kind that almost forces hope

into a heart too tired to believe on its own.

“He’ll choose you,” she’d murmured. “Roman won’t lose you. He’ll

always put you first.”

And then… The door burst open.

Roman stood there like a superhero from an action film. Like a man who had already made a decision and burned every bridge behind him

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to reach it.

His presence filled the room before he even spoke. His gaze found

mine immediately, unwavering, intense, and something deep inside

me recognized the finality in it.

He extended his hand toward me. “Let’s go, my love.” That was all. No

explanation. No hesitation. Just certain and final.

For a moment, I simply stared at him, unable to breathe, unable to

think. My heart pounded so violently against my ribs that it hurt. Joy

surged through me so fast and so strong that it left me dizzy.

He chose me. He chose us. He chose a future with me.

The realization rushed through my body like sunlight breaking

through storm clouds. My chest felt too small to contain it. My fingers trembled as I placed my hand in his, afraid that if I hesitated even a second longer, the moment would vanish.

He pulled me gently to my feet, and suddenly everything was motion.

—

–

I barely remembered grabbing my phone or wallet. Everything else –

clothes, belongings, memories tied to this suffocating place no longer mattered. They could remain here, buried with the ghosts that

haunted these walls. I didn’t care.

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Freedom was waiting outside.

River followed us into the hallway, her expression a fragile mix of

happiness and sadness. She said nothing, but her presence somehow

felt like she had been thrust into mourning at our backs as we walked

through the corridors of the manor one last time.

Each step felt lighter than the last and by the time we reached the

grand entrance and stepped out into the open air, something inside

me shifted. I breathed in deeply.

For the first time in what felt like forever, air filled my lungs without

resistance. I hadn’t realized how long I had been suffocating.

The fountain at the center of the grounds shimmered under the

morning light, water cascading in steady, endless motion. The sound

was calming–almost cleansing.

Freedom had a sensation. It actually had a taste. It tasted sharp and

clean on my tongue, like rain after a storm.

And I wanted to memorize it forever.

Roman led us toward the garage, his grip on my hand firm but gentle. He paused beside the parked vehicles, scanning them briefly before pulling out his phone. His thumbs moved quickly across the screen.

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He was arranging something. Preparing. Taking control.

“How are we getting home?” I asked quietly, suddenly realizing

neither of our cars were present and Roman was still recovering.

River glanced between us, curious as well.

“I texted Reese,” Roman replied, slipping his phone back into his

pocket. “He agreed to drive us.”

Relief settled softly inside me.

River shifted beside us, her voice softer now. “You’re really leaving?”

Roman stepped forward and wrapped her in a tight embrace. He

pressed a kiss to her head – a rare gesture of warmth between the

siblings that made my chest ache unexpectedly.

“Thank you,” he said quietly. “For taking care of her.”

River hugged him fiercely, sniffing as she laughed softly. “I forgot

what it felt like to have you around,” she admitted. “I got a little used to having you here again. Even if it was only for a little while.”

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