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?”

while prying Ash out of

and walked to the window. There, parked on | the side of the road was the familiar black

He’s on time.

told you to say when he asked

wince, she nods. “I’m supposed to tell him to tell Aiden that you’re not bending to

and look down at Ash. “Cover

eat s*it.

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

nothing. It’s not like

and kissing Ash on his head, Mila walks out of the apartment. I

blow a fuse

I smirked.

Mila’s pov

hope your mama knows what she’s doing Ash,” I whispered as I opened the door and walked out of the

curb and from here,

furrowed as I approached

the driver. He’s slumped on the

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

eyes landing on me. When he sees that I meant no harm he smiles

and opened the door. I’m

Aiden’s really fast…..

this little boy in my arms will change

does seem different when he’s

seat securely, Mitch spoke up. “I’m sorry about that, I nearly dozed off.” He said and I wanted to laugh at his ridiculous excuse. The man looked

Doze off my a*s.

the car

door, I catch the glimpse of Mitch’s confused stare through the rearview

Miss. Bell not

at daycare. But she did leave a message for your boss that she hope you’ll

looks at me even

will and that he should eat s*it,” I smirked when

voice murmured

Oh s*it.

going to

of a ghost I whispered to Mitch. “You

completely stunned and confused

Ash said again. I groaned. How the hell am I going to fix this without