The Girl He Craves

Sophie’s pov

She nods. “And you two engaged in that sexual relationship minutes before the altercation between Aiden and Carson?”

Oh G*d, this woman was ruthless. Couldn’t she at least let me take a breather before blasting me with yet another personal question?

I looked up, my eyes sweeping 10 Aiden’s. One of his elbows was on the desk and his fingers were playing with his chin as he waited for my answer.

He looked at me emotionlessly but I could see the flicker of betrayal in his eyes. Did he think i betrayed him?

My stomach twisted and I looked away from him, not able to bear the weight of his gaze any longer.

I started and feeling the weight of others in the crowd, my eyes fall to Marge who looked at me in anger and betrayal. It feels like a powerful blow to the chest

I scan over the crowd and everyone’s gazes were the same, shocked, betrayed, and anger. Pure, pure anger.

The only people who were not looking at me like I was the devil’s wife were Mila, Ingrid, and her husband,

I tear my gaze away, my throat feeling impossibly tight,

“Answer the question, Miss Bell.” The woman pushed, impatience heavy on her tongue.

I squeezed my eyes and then opened them before answering shakingly. “Yes. We were.”

This feeling of hate for myself ate up inside me until my breathing feels harsh. I wanted out of this place.

The woman nods, seeming satisfied that I answered her with the truth. I was sure they saw it too. They must’ve. She looked like she knew all those answers to the questions she knew she’d give me.

I tangled my fingers together and played with the material of my jeans. That was the only thing that could distract me from the glares I was currently feeling

‘So, did you know the two boys hated each other Miss Bell?” She asked, giving me her unwavering attention.

Something I didn’t want since I felt like nothing more than an ant under a microscope who was getting burnt with rays of sunlight.

“I didn’t

I shook my head and move my eyes off of hers and focused on the floor. I knew that they were not seeing eye to eye.” I nodded and without being able to resist, my eyes connected with Aiden’s

His jow is locked and he looked frustrated. When he noticed my gaze on him, his eyes turned hard as a rock. It had my heart-shattering. 1 was hurting him. I knew so

Buui couldn’t lie

only make it worst on

The woman nods “Okay, so you udrnit that they were not seeing eye to

“I didn’t

I

said to gain the judge’s attention while he glared at the woman

her head and

and answer the question,

older man who radiated power

most expensive of suits and the watch wrapped around his wrist gleamed, mocking those who didn’t have the funds to even

eyes familiar. His mouth sets into a tight line that showed he was displeased to be here. I have never seen this man

made his way over to Aiden’s parents

me to answer. She seemed annoyed and frustrated with me.

a role in their hate for each other but there’s no evidence that

Miss Bell. There is evidence that you’re the main cause of that fight that led to Carson’s

woman presses a button on a small squared remote. The entire room is now filled with Carson

quickly as I listen to their

being your

was Aiden’s

lap as I try to stop

Sophie would never use me just to make you

Carson’s voice had my heart

eyes misting with tears and I sniffle. It

presses the button again

brow.

i nodded faintly

to believe that this Sophie’ they’re talking about is not you. Her taunting eyebrow mocked

audio was fued in the footage where we can hear clearly what the two boys were arguing about before they fought each other And the way Mr Xaviet worded it out, you belonged to him Does that not speak possessiveness Miss. Bell?’

taunting and mocking

had trapped me. One wrong word slipping out of my mouth and I’d be burnt alive. Though, I felt like

your honor!” Aiden’s lawyer seethed as if frustrated that his client was

The judge responded

“I-I don’t know,”

you. He wanted you all to himself. But Carson was in the way. So what did Mr. Xavier do? He got

honor, lack of

“Overruled!”