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14. I Want a Divorce
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Chasing Redemption 15. I Deserve Some Peace.
MILES’ POV “We’re getting a divorce,” I said as I set the food down on the table in front of Roxy, hiding my battered knuckles from her. I had punched the wall several times last night until my hands bled. I had let out my anger the only way I could without causing more chaos. Roxy looked up slowly from the bed, her eyes swollen and red from hours of crying. Her hair was a mess, her mascara streaked like war paint, and her face was blotchy. She looked fragile, like a porcelain doll about to shatter. She had refused to eat anything since last night after the humiliation she went through at the hands of her sister. I hated seeing her this way, and I hated that she suffered like this because of her own sister. “Really?” she said in a tear-stained voice. “Yes,” I replied, lowering myself onto the bed beside her. “I can’t handle her insecurities anymore, Rox. I’m the Alpha now. I have a pack to lead and responsibilities to shoulder. I’m no longer influenced by my father’s decisions
Huling Na-update : 2024-11-26Chasing Redemption 16. I Am Pregnant
RHEA’S POV “Hello, you’ve reached Alpha Miles Mondragon of the Snowfall Pack. I’m currently unavailable to take your call, but your message is important to me. Please leave your name, contact information, and a brief description of your concern, and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. If this is an urgent pack matter, please contact Beta Evans directly. Thank you, and may the moonlight guide your path.” That automated voicemail was the only response I had received from Miles’ phone for the past three days. Three. Whole. Days. My stomach churned as I stared down at the crumpled pregnancy test result in my hands. On the desk beside me lay the divorce papers Miles had sent through his attorney. I had not signed them. How could I? How could I sign them with this new revelation sitting heavy in my heart? Frustrated, I exhaled shakily and crouched down, burying my face in my hands. I willed myself not to cry, but the sting of tears refused to relent. My love for Miles felt like
Huling Na-update : 2024-11-28Chasing Redemption 17. The Stranger I Know
RHEA’S POV “I’m sure you’re satisfied standing there with that test result in your hands,” Miles said sharply the moment we stepped into his suite. His voice was cold, and he paced frantically. “And, of course, according to you, pregnant with what I presume you’re going to claim is my child.” What he presumes I was going to claim is his child? What in the world is going on? Did he honestly think I was capable of such deceit? The irony of him accusing me of betrayal was almost laughable. I scoffed, the sound harsh even to my own ears. “Of course, the baby is yours,” I said, my voice trembling with both anger and disbelief. “You know you’re the only man I have made love with, Miles.” “Of course, you would say that. Pulling out every trick in the book, aren’t you?” he muttered, loud enough for me to hear as he ran his fingers through his hair. “Why are you being like this?” I demanded, my voice breaking. “We’re married, Miles.” He stopped pacing abruptly and turned to face me,
Huling Na-update : 2024-11-28Chasing Redemption 18. A Loss
MILES’ POV The deal had been a success. Another financial milestone secured, another round of applause from the boardroom filled with sharp suits and fat wallets. It was almost six in the evening, and I should’ve been celebrating, or at least feeling satisfied. Instead, I was sitting in my hotel room, staring at the wall like it held the answers to life’s biggest questions. I had managed to distract myself during the meeting, letting the numbers and negotiations take up space in my head. But now, with nothing left to focus on, Rhea’s words from this morning came rushing back, loud and clear. I’m pregnant. I ran a hand through my hair, the strands already disheveled from doing this same motion a hundred times today. The shock from her announcement had hit me like a freight train earlier. My reaction had been, well... terrible. Now, with the initial disbelief gone, guilt crept in. Was it really an accident? Or had Rhea planned this? A knock on the door saved me from spiraling fur
Huling Na-update : 2024-11-30Chasing Redemption 19. Letting Go
RHEA’S POV I lay flat on my back on the hospital bed, staring blankly at the stark white ceiling. The room was quiet except for the occasional hum of machines, but inside me, it was very chaotic. I had cried until there were no tears left, and now all that remained was a hollow, aching emptiness. The doctor’s words replayed in my head: You’ve lost the baby. She had spoken kindly, almost as if that would soften the blow. She even tried to comfort me, saying I was young and strong and could have as many babies as I wanted. But nothing she said could fill the gaping hole inside me. The doctor had said she would keep me in overnight and schedule an appointment for a D&C next week. Losing my baby again made me wonder what kind of cruel game fate was playing on me. It was almost midnight, and yet, Miles still hadn’t shown up. I had clung to hope, staying awake, hoping, praying that this time, he would surprise me. That he would walk through the door and prove me wrong. But deep down, I
Huling Na-update : 2024-12-04Chasing Redemption 20. Goodbye Snowfall
Goodbye Snowfall RHEA’S POV “Look who we have here,” Luna Lisa exclaimed, her eyes lighting up the moment she saw me. She rose gracefully from her seat and enveloped me in a warm hug. Despite my inner turmoil, I managed to plaster a smile on my face as she pulled me into her embrace. “How are you, dear?” she asked, leading me toward the cabana where she and Alpha Dennis were seated, about to have breakfast. “Oh, I’m good,” I said, trying to inject some cheer into my voice. “Pa Dennis, good morning.” Luna Lisa pulled out a chair for me to sit on, though I couldn’t help but wonder why she seemed so elated. I was here to share difficult news, and her happiness felt misplaced. Alpha Dennis smiled kindly, nodding his acknowledgment. “How are you, my good nurse?” His familiar nickname for me tugged at my heart, threatening to break the barrier holding back my tears. I forced another smile, one that wavered slightly. “I’m doing well. I hope you’ve been taking your medications,
Huling Na-update : 2024-12-04Chasing Redemption 21. The Plan
The Plan A Week Later... ROXY’S POV Miles will finally be mine. Soon. Very soon. I smiled to myself as I sat by the hospital bed, watching Miles lie unconscious, his chest rising and falling steadily. He looked peaceful, almost angelic, despite the bandages on his head. Soon, when he opened those beautiful eyes, the only person he would see would be me. Rhea was finally out of the picture for good. It was only a matter of time before we returned to the way we were. Miles and Roxy, the perfect pair, and I would become the Luna of Snowfall Pack. I squealed inwardly at the thought of it. I sighed heavily. Two years. I had waited two whole years for this moment. Every tear I cried, every sleepless night I endured, all the humiliation would all be worth it. Miles was mine, and soon the entire Snowfall Pack would know it too. Luna Roxy had a nice ring to it, didn’t it? I sighed, allowing my thoughts to drift back to everything that had led to this moment. Rhea always seemed one st
Huling Na-update : 2024-12-15Chasing Redemption 22. Awake
AwakeFLASHBACK CONTINUES... ROXY’S POV “Follow that SUV,” I instructed, pointing at Miles’ car as it reversed out of the parking lot. I slid into the backseat, and my fingers gripped the edge of the door. “But don’t let him notice. Stay far enough behind.” The driver glanced at me in the rearview mirror and nodded. “Yes, ma’am,” he said, starting the engine. Not that Miles would notice anyway. He was too distracted. His frantic reaction to Rhea’s phone call made my stomach churn. Why was he so upset? He should be relieved. This was good news! Fate had done us a favor. Within minutes, we were trailing him down the interstate. The glow of his taillights remained steady in the distance as he sped along. My heart was beating with triumph. Finally, Rhea was out of the way. Now it’s just you and me, Miles. But then it happened. As we approached an intersection, a truck skidded onto the road, barreling toward Miles’ SUV. Time seemed to freeze as the truck slammed into his car with
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Chasing Redemption 88.
MILES’ POV My boots echoed off the concrete walls, the sharp, deliberate rhythm of my fury. The hallway stank of damp cement, rust, and sweat. A single bulb flickered overhead, throwing shadows across the narrow passage as Evans and Rico flanked me on either side. "Alpha," Evans began cautiously, voice low, "it’s been weeks. Word of Yuri’s disappearance has spread across multiple packs. He's still an Alpha, not a rogue. This could get—" "He acted like a rogue," I snapped without slowing my pace. "He doesn’t get to wear that title in my presence. He ran off with my woman. Hid my son. Lied to my fucking face for years.” Rico sighed beside me. “I’m not defending him, Alpha. I’m just saying—you’ve already won. Sekani loves you. He trusts you. He looks up to you like you put the moon in the sky. What else is there to prove?” I stopped in front of the steel door and turned, my voice quiet but lethal. “What about Rhea, Rico?” Rico and Evans exchanged a look, but I didn’t give them time
Chasing Redemption 87. Storms Come in White Coats
Storms Come in White CoatsRHEA'S POVThe morning meeting was supposed to be routine. We had just concluded rounds and gathered in the conference room for the weekly neuro case debrief. A handful of nurses, residents, and specialists sat around the long table. Dr. Mario stood at the head, flipping through the patient files with a clinical detachment that could freeze blood.I sat near the middle, trying not to feel too visible. I had submitted the case summary from the Neuro ICU late last night, working extra hours to ensure everything was accurate. I knew it was thorough. I knew it was clean. Knowing Dr. Mario proved a difficult nut to crack, I had taken my time to go through it. I would never give her any reason to think she was right about me. I had tried to remain as quiet as possible since she resumed.If only horses were wishes.Dr. Mario suddenly snapped the file shut, her eyes scanning the room before settling on me. “Nurse Marston,” she said in a sharp and clear voice. “Is th
Chasing Redemption 86. A Wrong Kind of Comfort
A Wrong Kind of ComfortMILES POV I gulped down another shot of whiskey, eyes glassy, staring at nothing. It had been almost a week since I left Crimson Peak and returned to Snowfall, but the ache in my chest hadn’t dulled, not even a little. Rhea’s words still played on a loop in my head, like a song I couldn’t turn off. 'I'm sorry, Miles. I don't. I don't love you anymore.' So this was what it felt like. This must have been what she went through back then, those long nights I told her I didn’t love her. Now I was the one suffocating in it. And yet, somehow, she survived it. She lived through the same agony I was crumbling under. I poured myself another shot. Then another. Sekani would be coming for the weekend soon, and I needed to pull myself together. I couldn’t be a shitty father to my son. But even that thought wasn’t enough to stop me. The bottle in my hand was more familiar than comfort. News about Sekani had spread through the pack like wildfire. My mother, as expect
Chasing Redemption 85. Not Everyone Gets a Happy Ending
Not Everyone Gets a Happy Ending RHEA'S POV An uncomfortable silence stretched between us after that confession. Miles still looked stunned, like he hadn’t fully processed it yet. But I kept telling myself not to feel bad. I did the right thing. Not everyone gets a happily ever after. I stared down at my hands, twitching my fingers restlessly. It took only a few moments before he regained control. When he did, his expression hardened, jaw tight, unreadable. Just like I had always known him to be. This was the part of Miles I had married. Business mode. He straightened up as we moved into talking about Sekani’s welfare. He said he would visit on weekends when Sekani wasn’t in school, and that Sekani would spend the full weekend with him. He also mentioned dropping by during the week if his schedule allowed, especially now that his project in Crimson Peak was still running. He said he would be around more often in these early days. I nodded along. I had no issues with that, as long
Chasing Redemption 84. Fate Don't Wait
Fate Don’t Wait MILES' POV Even before full consciousness returned, my chest was already pounding. My wolf stirred first, restless, growling with excitement like it knew something I didn’t. Then came the warmth, a quiet, familiar kind that wrapped around me and soaked into my skin. The soft scent that followed was unmistakably Rhea's. My eyes fluttered open. Confusion hit first. My brows pulled together at the sight of the unfamiliar bedroom ceiling. Where the hell—? Then it all came rushing back. The storm. Sekani. The singing. Her voice. And suddenly, I realized I wasn’t alone. There was a weight on my chest. A soft, delicate kind. I turned slowly and carefully. And every muscle in my body locked up when I saw her. Rhea was lying against me. Her head was resting on my chest; her hand draped across me. My damn heart nearly jumped out of my throat. She wasn’t just beside me. She was in my arms. I froze. No sign of Sekani anywhere. How the hell did this happen? Before I cou
Chasing Redemption 83. A Song for the Broken
A Song for the Broken RHEA'S POV I walked back into my bedroom and climbed into bed, refusing to let my thoughts drift anywhere dangerous. I lay there, my hands folded across my chest, my eyes fixed on the blank ceiling. In my head, I started running through the list of my patients at the hospital, thinking about their recovery processes, anything to keep my mind from wandering to Miles and his presence here. I had been off work for three days now, and tomorrow, I would finally return to face a new head doctor. I was oddly looking forward to meeting Dr. Mario. With my contract at Crimson General ending in six months, I needed to win him over. I needed the recommendation of a sitting head doctor from my previous establishment to be eligible for a license to run an independent clinic of my own. Somewhere between worrying about licenses and picturing what Dr. Mario’s face would look like, I must have drifted off. Because the next thing I heard was Sekani’s small voice, tugging me bac
Chasing Redemption 82. Drawing Boundaries, Breaking Hearts
Drawing Boundaries, Breaking Hearts RHEA'S POV I was still dumbfounded by Miles' words that day. And it had been a long time since anyone left me that speechless. I can’t even explain why my brain stalled. Maybe it was how sudden it all came crashing down on me. Maybe it was the leftover emotions stirred up by his kind gestures: the lunch delivery, the videos of Sekani smiling, the quiet way he was trying to make up for lost time. It was nothing. And I was determined to draw the lines again. We had agreed to co-parent, not drift back into whatever dangerous territory that used to be between us. And we hadn't spoken in days. I only let him pick and drop Sekani off to school, and I made sure I wasn't the one handing Sekani over to him. I have no feelings for him anymore. For crying out loud, I moved on already. And I hoped, for his sake, that he would stop chasing after feelings that would only end up hurting him. Sekani was the only bond left between us. And it needed to stay that
Chasing Redemption 81.
MILES POVWeekend rolled quickly, soon, it was time to take Sekani back to Rhea. I didn't want to part with him. The weekend I spent with h was one of the best weekends of my life.Although I hated to be apart from Sekani...and his mother, I was happy that at least I had bonded with my son. I also got a invitation for dinner from Rhea. She had called me late afternoon after I had that lunch taken to her. She had been very grateful and for the first time since we met again we had a lengthy conversation over the phone.My leg had healed over the weekend, and I didn't need a crutch again. Who wouldn't heal after almost getting everything you wanted? We drove back to Rhea's residence after lunch. When we arrived, Rhea was waiting for us on a porch. She was a casual gown that stopped just above her knees and her now blonde hair flew in the air. Sekani barely waited for the car engine to die before he jumped down, running towards Rhea. I smiled, wore my shades and reached behind to get th
Chasing Redemption 80.
Rhea's POV "Well done, everyone." "Well done, Nurse Marston," some "Well done, Dr. Patel."We greeter each other after the surgery. I stepped out of the surgery room and headed to the dressing room, where I pulled off my scrubs, gloves and cap.My entire body felt like I had been jammed by two trucks. I had not rested since Friday. Well, that was the result of assisting in two major brain-cracking surgery, one of them was a stand in. Thank goodness it was all over. I heaved a breath of relief and washed my face with the water running from the tap. Now, all I needed was to eat, get a massage if possible and take a long required nap.I haven't spoken to Sekani or Miles since yesterday. I wipes my face and hands and started to leave the bathroom. Although I trust Sekani with Miles, I felt bad that I had not spoken to him since yesterday. That's not like me. "Sekani. Oh, my boy. I hope he is getting along with his father already," I muttered. As I walked down
