The Girl He Craves

Sophie’s pov

“I really hope to G*d you know what you’re doing Soph. Aiden seems to be even more powerful now than he was when we were in high school.” Mila said with concern in her voice.

She would be the one dropping Ash off today at the daycare while I stay home and search online for job openings before I decide to go back to work at the diner.

Sure it wasn’t bad to work there but I think it was time for a change.

“Where’s the girl who would help fight Aiden tooth and nail with me?” I asked with a teasing lifted brow as I fixed Ashton’s shirt.

Mila rolled her eyes while crossing her arms over her chest.” She’s still here, just now more cautious. He’s powerful Soph, anyone would be afraid of him. Is it that bad that he wants you to still work for Bernard? I mean, Bernard is a good man and I’m sure an even better boss….

She trailed off, looking at me with concern.

I sighed heavily and picked up Ashton.

“Mila I can’t keep bending to his will anymore, not when I have someone’s little heart to protect. I need to stand my ground in case one day he decides to hurt us. I’ll protect my son with all I have.” I said while looking down at Ashton in my hold.

He’s playing with the truck print on my oversized shirt. I wasn’t kidding when I said I was staying home to go job surfing online.

Aiden can dry out like a prune in his office, he’ll not be seeing my face again at Harrington.co.

I refuse to be his puppet.

Sighing heavily my eyes sweep to my phone. I had yet to call Bernard even though he had given me more than ten missed calls.

I was just so unsure of how to tell him everything. Even more unsure of how to tell him that Ashton’s dad was none other than the blue-eyed devil.

How would he react?

“I just don’t want you to regret another decision Soph. I know you regretted more than anything about keeping Ash existence away from Aiden. I don’t want to see you so torn again. It hurts me to see you like this.” Mila whispered.

I licked my suddenly dry lips and brushed my fingers through my hair. “Don’t bring that up Mila.” I whispered.

I didn’t want to be reminded of my poor decisions. I didn’t want to be a crying mess again.

She nods, looking at me apologetic for bringing it up. “I’m sorry Soph. I just care about you, you know that? I know what Aiden can do and how much he can hurt you.”

I nod. “And I get that Mila. But I know what I’m doing this time. I’m not the same naive school girl that doesn’t know how to guard her heart. I know how to fight him now Mila. I’ll be fine.” I promised even though I didn’t believe the words I let out of my mouth.

Mila nods but I can tell she doesn’t believe my words either. She lifts her wrists to look down at her watch. “Well it’s seven thirty, do you think that ‘Mitch’ man is outside waiting?”

out

the window. There, parked on | the side of the

He’s on time.

I told you to say when he asked about me?” I whip

she nods. “I’m supposed to tell him to

look down at Ash. “Cover his ears.

s*it. Make sure you cover Ashton’s ears when you tell him that one.”

nods quickly and picks up her bag. “Call me if anything…” She

worried for nothing. It’s not like Aiden would force me

saying our goodbyes and kissing Ash on his head, Mila walks out of the apartment. I wait beside the window, chewing my bottom lip while my

a fuse

I smirked.

Mila’s pov

as I opened the door

black shiny SUV is parked beside the curb and from here, I couldn’t

furrowed as I approached the car.

the SUV and me, I finally caught the glimpse of the driver. He’s slumped on the seat and seemed to be trying to make himself appear

doesn’t budge. Walking over to the driver’s side,

When he sees that I meant no harm he smiles in embarrassment and

backseat and opened the door. I’m

Aiden’s really fast…..

that this little boy in my arms will change his cold

does seem different when he’s in Ashton’s

Mitch spoke up. “I’m sorry about that, I nearly dozed off.” He said and

Doze off my a*s.

while entering the car after making

catch the glimpse of Mitch’s

Bell not coming?” He

the one to drop off Ash at daycare. But she did leave a message for your boss that she hope you’ll pass over

me even more

his will

Ash’s cute voice murmured in

Oh s*it.

going to

sheet of a ghost I whispered to Mitch.

nods, still looking completely stunned

again. I groaned. How the hell am I going to fix this without having to pass through a