My mysterious fiance

Previously

…Later that evening, as they finalized their preparations, Elara found herself watching Liam. The city lights twinkled outside the window, a vast, indifferent expanse. She thought of the gilded cage she had been trapped in, the suffocating opulence that had masked a world of darkness. Now, standing on the precipice of freedom, she felt a profound sense of gratitude for the man who had helped her break free. The path ahead would undoubtedly be challenging, but for the first time in a long time, Elara Vance felt truly alive, ready to embrace whatever came next, with Liam Sterling by her side.