All Chapters of Loves Healing Redemption: Chapter 11 - Chapter 15

Val stills at her kiss, absorbing the rejection and acceptance simultaneously. When she pulls back, something in his chest settles-not disappointment, but recognition. Baby steps, then we run and we jump. You’re right, we do this properly but I’m not waiting forever, Zora. Once you’re ready, I’m putting a ring on your finger and telling the world you’re mine. The water cools around them as the jest cycle come to an end. Enzo shifts, sensing the moment’s weight. His hand finds hers underwater fingers interlacing. Dark eyes meet hers. Fair warning I already know what I want and your it for me...Steam rises between them as the city lights flicker beyond the bathroom windows-distant, signaling the end of another day. She laughs at his proclamation, Ok whatever you say big macho alpha man she giggles again with a hint of playfulness that lights up her face. Val’s eyes narrow with mock severity before breaking into a grin. He splashes water at her playfully, the sound echoing off marble.

The car ride to Zora’s place is quieter that the drive downtown had been. Val sits in the back beside her, the thermal bag resting between them, his hand finding hers as the city blurs past. Va states looking at his watch The movers should already be there. Marco sent them over an hour ago. To get started on the bigger stuff they weren’t going to pack anything without instructions. He squeezes her fingers gently, testing the waters of trust-no suffocation, just presence. There’s warmth in his voice as he says Your electrical harem drawer is still packed by you, yeah? Nothing else matters if we forget that. His earlier panic is replaced by something almost playful mentioning the drawer with a smile. Enzo’s head rests on her lap as the car pulls up to her modest home. Three moving truck line the street. Workers carry boxes with efficient precision into the house-Marco’s doing, clearly orchestrated down to the minute. Please be careful with the antiques Zora states as she walks up watc

She then gins, turns around and looks up the stairs and then back at him over her shoulder and says, Ok then give me the tour for you have worked so hard wouldn’t want to see all that work go to waste. Val’s laugh is low, genuine-she’s calling his bluff and he loves it. He moves toward the staircase, gesturing for her to continue, as he reaches out for her outstretched hand and he continues. A trap with weeping willows and your favorite coffee waiting in the kitchen? I’m wounded… Master suit first, then the library-I had them stock it with everything on addiction recovery and farm management. The offices overlook the south pasture, and the guest house where Antonella will stay. As the walk up the winding staircase and turn the corner the second floor open into a hallway lined with windows where the early-afternoon light floods across polished wood. Val come to a set of double heavy oak doors and he pushes open revealing a bedroom that spans the entire wing. Abed draped in cream linen