My Only Redemption ✔️ [COMPLETE]

Chapter 51

Glenn

I loved the calm between the storms. I'm just not sure I can relax being here with so many family members. I've always hated these kind of functions, reunions.

The occasion was celebrated with lots of games, riddles and jokes. Many delicious dishes were being prepared as well and why was Stravos the overseer, dammit. I should be the one to control things with all respect since I'm wealthy.

Though, it would make sense to because he and Serenity were the one's who put this together.

He rented out the entire oasis at Geneva On The Lake, situated on a 10 acre bluff, overlooking beautiful Seneca Lake. This Italianate villa, features 29 guest suites and studios, Renaissance architecture and thoughtful amenities, idyllic for any occasion.

The bastard went all out for this.

Almost all our family members were here, literally, even the annoying ones.

New York's Finger Lakes Wine Region gave a timeless experience of modern comforts, enchanting formal gardens and historic charm. The culinary expertise from the kitchen was exceptional farm-fresh.

No big deal, could have set something up like this anytime.

I gulped down some cold bourbon, easing back into a comfy chair.

The chattering came from every direction, some were even trying to talk over each other. Throughout the years, our family has grown with all sorts of personalities, making every get-together fun, interesting, and memorable. Even though I don't see my family often, our get-togethers are always quite entertaining.

My father was speaking with Stravos, looks like he's congratulating him. I rolled my eyes but still stared at them over the glass. Serenity was talking excitedly with Chiasu, holding each other's hands.

She looked absolutely beautiful in that sparkling high split, party dress evening gown. The off the shoulder cut, exposed the soft curves of her shoulders, leaving just the right amount of cleavage for the imagination. The red velvet fur upholding her breasts, mixed with sultry Royal blue at the tail of her gown, brought her sleek figure to life.

It shows confidence and something fierce behind that decadent fabric. Her jet black hair was sharply shaved to a stunning Mohawk, that edgy hairstyle is remarkable.

Shit, not me getting hard by looking, a red carpet legacy, she looked like, undeniably stunning. I had to take a swift breath.

She glanced in my direction with those mossy green orbs, they were dark and smoky. Her slender gloved hand lifts from her side to wave at me and I smiled. Stravos came to her side and he kissed her cheek, their fingers tangle and the engagement rings touched.

She's getting married to the man she loves and has always loved.

That isn't a naive girl, that is a beautiful woman who knows what she wants.

I took advantage of her naivety and put her through hell, no, dragged her through it. She deserves every bit of happiness from the man who knows her more than I'd ever have. I'm proud to see how far she has come. I never knew why she was afraid of chocolate, Stravos told me and I used that as an advantage to gain power of her.

To gain that terrible power from what made her the weaker.

I've been ruthless in the most subtle way. I owned up to that and there were many times we could have died.

But truly deep down, I'll cherish the moments we shared. Always.

Chiasu caught Astral and Sirion in her arms seeing them running towards me, their feet still not very used to the newness of movement. My boys, I supported them fully, I'll make to be in their lives as a father figure.