Rehab for SuperVillains (18+)-Chapter 132: try it on

Freya clutched the suit to her chest, her heart pounding, a part of her still convinced this was a dream—too perfect, too real.

She looked at Kael, his warm hazel eyes anchoring her, and managed a small nod.

"Why don’t you try it on?" Kael suggested, his voice gentle, a grin tugging at his lips.

Freya nodded again, her throat tight, and hurried to her room, the cape trailing behind her like a whisper of snow.

The door clicked shut, leaving Rhea and Kael alone in the Haven’s cozy, worn living room, the TV still flickering with a forgotten action flick.

Rhea’s amber eyes flicked to Kael, her crimson hair spilling over her superhero suit as she leaned forward, burger in hand.

"What?" Kael asked, catching her stare, his tone playful.

"You bring anything for me?" Rhea asked, her voice teasing but with a hint of expectation, her lips curling into a smirk.

Kael raised an eyebrow, nodding at the burger she was devouring. "You’re already halfway through it."

Rhea’s smirk turned into a mock pout. "You got her an expensive costume and a dollar burger for me? I’m sensing favoritism already."

Kael’s grin widened, undeterred by her teasing.

He reached into his pocket, pulling out a delicate gold chain, a ruby pendant dangling from it, its deep red catching the light like a glowing ember.

"You were a ruby, right?" he asked, his voice warm, his hazel eyes twinkling as he held it out.

Rhea’s eyes widened, her breath catching.

She hadn’t expected this—not a necklace, and certainly not one so perfectly suited to her fiery spirit, the one she had once called herself.

The ruby gleamed, a mirror to her own intensity.

Her burger slipped from her fingers, tumbling toward the floor, but Kael’s reflexes kicked in, his hand darting out to catch it before it hit the ground.

"Rhea, careful with the food," he said, a slight warning in his tone, though his grin never faded.

Rhea ignored the burger, snatching the necklace from his other hand with a gleeful squeal.

She slipped it on, the ruby resting against her chest, its glow accentuating her crimson suit.

"How’s it look?" she asked, striking a playful pose, her amber eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Like it was made for you," Kael said, his voice sincere, his grin softening into something warmer. "The fire in that ruby’s got nothing on you."

Rhea’s cheeks flushed, her smirk turning shy, but before she could respond, the door to Freya’s room swung open.

Freya stepped out, and the room seemed to pause.

The bodysuit hugged her like it had always belonged there, its icy blue fading to silver, the frost-like patterns shimmering with every movement.

The high collar framed her neck, giving her a regal air, while the flowing cape, light as snow, swirled behind her, its white edges catching the light.

Her platinum-cyan hair cascaded over her shoulders, a perfect match to the suit’s cool tones, and her blue eyes glowed with a mix of pride and disbelief.

"Damn, Freya!" Rhea exclaimed, her hands clapping, her amber eyes wide with admiration. "You look like you just stepped out of a superhero comic!"

Kael’s grin was triumphant, his hazel eyes scanning her from head to toe.

"I got the measurements right," he said, his voice brimming with victory. "Fits you like a glove. You’re a vision, Freya."

Freya’s lips parted, a blush creeping up her neck as she absorbed their compliments.

"I need a mirror," she said, her voice soft but eager, her hands smoothing the suit’s sleek fabric.

Kael nodded toward the kitchen.

"Still got that one on the wall. Haven’t moved it since I put it up for you."

Freya flashed a grateful smile and strode to the kitchen, her cape trailing elegantly.

She stood before the mirror, flexing and posing, her reflection a striking blend of strength and grace. The suit was more than she’d imagined, its colors amplifying her icy aura, the fit accentuating every curve.

She turned, catching her profile, and a quiet laugh escaped her—she looked like the hero she’d dreamed of as a child.

Rhea rushed over to Freya in the kitchen, her excitement bubbling over.

"Hey, look!" she said, thrusting her chest forward to show off the ruby necklace. "Kael got me this!"

Freya’s blue eyes flicked to the necklace, the ruby’s glow a perfect match for Rhea’s fiery energy.

"It’s stunning on you," she said, her smile genuine, her voice warm with camaraderie.

Kael approached, his hands dipping into his pockets again.

He pulled out another necklace, this one a sapphire, its deep blue stone gleaming like a frozen lake.

He held it out to Freya, his grin soft but meaningful.

"Couldn’t leave you out," he said, his hazel eyes locking onto hers.

Freya’s breath hitched again, Kael was killing her with surprises.

Her fingers brushed the sapphire as she took it, its cool weight grounding her.

"Kael..." she started, her voice trembling, her blue eyes searching his. "This is... it’s perfect."

She slipped it on, the sapphire resting against her chest, its hue a mirror to her icy suit and eyes.

She looked at Rhea, then back at Kael, her heart swelling with a warmth she hadn’t felt in years.

Rhea’s amber eyes sparkled, her grin mischievous. "Look at us, matching with our fancy necklaces. Kael’s gonna go broke keeping up with us."

Kael chuckled, shaking his head.

"Worth every penny," he said, his voice thick with pride. "You two are REAPER now. My team. This is the least I can do."

Freya’s eyes glistened, the weight of his words hitting her like a wave.

She stepped forward, her arms opening, and wrapped Kael in a fierce hug, her cheek pressing against his chest.

"Thank you," she whispered, her voice muffled, raw with emotion. freewēbnoveℓ.com

Then, in a quiet act of boldness, she tilted her head, her lips brushing his in a quick, heartfelt kiss, her gratitude spilling over.

Rhea’s amber eyes widened, her grin turning mischievous.

"Oh, no you don’t!" she said, lunging forward, her arms wrapping around Kael, yanking him into her embrace, the ruby necklace glinting as she pressed herself against him.

"My turn!" she declared, her voice playful, her lips stealing a quick kiss of her own, her crimson hair tickling his face.

Kael laughed, his hazel eyes crinkling, his arms opening wide to pull them both close, their bodies pressed together in a chaotic, joyful group hug.

"You two are gonna kill me," he said, his voice thick with pride, his grin radiant as he held them.

Rhea’s laughter was bright, her amber eyes sparkling as she squeezed tighter, the ruby necklace catching the light.

Freya’s smile was softer, her blue eyes warm, the sapphire a quiet anchor against her chest.