Chapter 413

“Hey,” I said to her, putting my hands on her small shoulders. “Just breathe. They are gone… it’s okay…”

Rhea took in a deep breath as she fought to control her breath. Once she was finally calmer, her eyes peeked up at me through her long and dark lashes.

“Thanks,” she whispered.

“Want to tell me why you didn’t tell me about your running in with my mother,” I asked, my voice firm, though I tri