"Mummy… are you crying?" he asked in a voice that broke me even more. I quickly wiped my cheeks and gave him a small, wobbly smile. "Hey, baby. No, I wasn't. Did you sleep well?" He nodded and crawled onto my lap, resting his head on my chest. I had been so mad at him yesterday that I had grounded
A Soft Place to Fall RHEA’S POV I stood by the doorway of Pa Dennis ward, my heart pounding with uncertainty. I wasn’t sure what kind of reception awaited me. Would Ma Lisa lash out again? Would she say more things that would leave me shattered? I sucked in a deep breath. Ma Lisa turned at the so
Where We StandRHEA'S POVFive days later. “Mummy! Grandma took me to an ice cream shop!” Sekani announced the moment I stepped into the hospital room.The sound of his excited voice was the first thing that hit me, followed by the cool scent of antiseptics and the soft hum of machines. I smil
Bruises Beneath the Skin MILES’ POV Holmes eased the car to a stop in front of Rhea’s house. The sun was just beginning to peek through the early morning clouds, casting long shadows across the driveway. Rhea was standing on the porch with Sekani at her side. His suitcase was already packed and
“You sure? It’s on our way. I insist,” I said. She gave a small, polite smile. “Miles… you two need time,” she said softly, already typing something into her phone. “I don’t want to interfere.” I watched her fingers dance across the screen. She didn’t even look up. She was lying to my face. She do
Team Sekani MILES’ POV Taking Sekani to his game was the highlight of my day. We weren’t exactly on the same page yet, but I could tell, he was glad I came. He didn’t say it outright, but it was in his eyes, in the way he kept glancing over from the field like he wanted to be sure I was still t
“Good game,” he added, giving Sekani a nod. “We’ll get going now. Bye, Captain.” “Bye, Jill. Bye, Mr. Wellington,” Sekani called out as they walked away. I waited until they were out of earshot, then turned to Sekani with a smirk. “Captain Bad?” He puffed out his chest proudly. “Coach said
Wild Dreams and Small Victories MILES’ POV The next morning, we strolled into the arcade just after a heavy breakfast that Sekani nearly inhaled. Sekani was hyper and excited. The boy was all wired up and jittery with excitement. He had begged we hit the arcade before heading back to the hotel roo
I stepped through the doorway just in time to catch him launching himself into my arms. His curls bounced as he grinned up at me, and I scooped him up easily, my heart swelling the way it always did when he smiled. “Hey, Captain,” I said, ruffling his head. “Miss me?” He nodded eagerly. “Mum said
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,
“No, no. Don’t stop me now. Ree, just say the word and I swear I’ll trip her in the hallway. Just a little oopsie with a spilled coffee. Nothing major. No witnesses. I’ll even throw in a soft landing.”I burst out laughing, covering my face as tears and giggles mixed together.Stella grinned like a
I didn’t wait for her reply. I picked up my files, held my head high, and walked out of that room before she could see the tears burning in my eyes.But one thing was certain; whatever this war was, I wasn’t backing down. I will sure prove her wrong. I have nothing to fear.I hurried down the hallwa
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 t
*** FREYA'S POV Alpha Miles Mondragon. So powerful. So hauntingly handsome. That sculpted body, those commanding eyes. The aura of authority that clung to him like a second skin, he was everything a woman could want and more. From the moment I first laid eyes on him, he took my breath away. But
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 s
I took a slow breath. "Fine. But we’ll explain it to him gradually. One step at a time." Miles nodded curtly. "Of course. No need to rush things." *** I was late. Not terribly, but still not a great first impression on the new Head of Neurology. After everything that happened this morning with Mi
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 dow