All Chapters of Chasing Redemption: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

A Moment Too Late.RHEA’S POV I tucked Sekani into bed, gently brushing his curls back and planting a soft kiss on his forehead. He mumbled something in his sleep, clutching his stuffed lion tighter. My chest squeezed. I watched him for a moment longer, letting the calm of his sleeping face soothe the ache in my heart, then quietly stepped out of his room, switching off the light.Back in the living room, Miles stood in the center like he didn’t quite know what to do with himself. His shoulders were slightly hunched, hands tucked into his pockets, eyes scanning the space like he was looking for something, maybe a piece of the life he had missed. I took a slow breath, steadying myself for the conversation I knew we couldn’t avoid tonight.The staff were still setting the dining table. I wasn’t hungry, but I needed the distraction. I needed something to focus on. I waved the staff off with a small gesture and walked toward the table myself. I motioned for Miles to join me at the table.

Held Between Breath and Silence Rhea's POV "Get me dry towels, warm blankets, and a heating pad, quickly!" I snapped, barely keeping the panic out of my voice as we carried Miles' semi-conscious body into the house and the guest room on the ground floor. My pulse thundered in my ears, and my jaw clenched. I muttered a curse under my breath as the staff scrambled to obey. His skin looked so pale, and his lips had that faint bluish tint that made my gut twist painfully. He didn’t just look cold. He looked… wrong. Ms. Lucy rushed back with an armful of towels, the thickest blanket in the house, and the heating pad. She handed them to me with shaky hands. Sekani stood by the doorway, watching with wide, confused eyes. One of the younger staff had already grabbed a mop, quietly soaking up the puddle of water dripping from Miles’ drenched clothes to prevent anyone from slipping. "Mummy? What's going on?" Sekani asked softly. I turned to him, crouching just enough to smooth his curls

Unburied ThingsRHEA’S POV Despite the usual cheerful greetings as I walked through the hospital halls, I could feel the subtle whispers trailing behind me. Eyes flicked my way. Curiosity buzzed in the air like static. Everyone wanted to know what was really going on between me and Alpha Miles Mondragon. And I didn’t blame them. News traveled fast in packs. Only the blind wouldn’t notice how he had been circling me like a moth since the moment he stepped foot in Crimson Peak. One of my staff even informed me that people are saying that the only reason Miles was investing in the pack was to win my heart. Not completely false, to be honest. But now, they were asking bigger questions. Like why he was at my place. Why I was the one who brought him to the hospital. But none of that rattled me half as much as the thought of seeing his parents again. I already knew they were here. I had turned off my phone last night just to avoid Holmes reaching me. I barely slept a wink. I tossed and tur

Of Storms and ScarsRHEA'S POVI had rehearsed this scene time and again in my head. I had it all in my head. Everything I would say to them, but what I didn't get ready for was the surge of emotion that would overwhelm me. Tears welled up in my eyes as Pa Dennis blinked like he had seen a ghost. Ma Lisa was already on her feet.“Come here,” Ma Lisa said, her voice breaking. Her arms were wide open and her lips quivered as she bit back tears.I didn't even think twice. I crossed the room in two strides. "Ma Lisa," I cried and fell into her embrace like it was the last thing I was ever going to do.“Oh, baby,” Ma Lisa whispered, holding me so tightly I felt like I might dissolve into the hug. “Look at you. Look at you." She patted my back. Then, she pulled back to take me in. “You are all grown up. You look beautiful, Rhea. You’ve always been beautiful.”I laughed, but there were tears in my voice. “You look the same.”“Still loud?” Ma Lisa said, stepping back to look me over. “Still s

Of Boundaries and Blood RHEA'S POV Sekani beamed at his new wristwatch, his small fingers turning it this way and that as I pulled into the driveway. “I love it so much,” he said, eyes sparkling. I smiled at him from the rearview mirror. “I’m glad you do,” I replied. “Promise me you’ll always wear it.” "I promise, Mom. It's so cool." I smiled again, watching how something as simple as that customized watch had lifted his spirits. I had made a stop on our way home to pick it up, hoping it would cheer him up. It worked. The melancholy that had weighed him down earlier seemed to vanish by the time we reached home. But my smile faded the second my gaze caught the car parked right in front of my porch. My brow creased. I didn’t need a second guess to know who it belonged to. The familiar sleek black car. As I killed the engine and unlocked the doors, Sekani glanced up, following my line of sight. His face lit up instantly. "Uncle Yuri is here!" he yelled, throwing the car door open