The Girl He Craves

Sophie’s pov

“What?” I asked with a perplexed expression on my face.

Did I hear him wrong?

Aiden sighs, looking a bit unsettled as he looked at me. “I’m sorry mama bear but someone leaked a photo of Ash on Instagram and it’s circulating around. I’ll have them take it down as soon as possible but Sergio knows about him and wants to meet him today.”

My heart dropped in the pit of my stomach.

How did they get a photo of Ashton?

I feel the blood drain from my face as I quickly throw the covers off my body and rolled off the bed.

I began to pace the floor, my hands in my hair.

My poor baby was now vulnerable to the world. The mean side of social media.

I can only imagine what they’re saying about him.

About me…

Wait, do they even know I’m his mother?

I stopped pacing and looked at Aiden with the tip of my thumb in my mouth as I bit the nail.

“Do they know I’m his mother? How did they get the photo

I was not ready for these strangers to know about Ashton as yet, far less know that I was a teen mother.

The nasty words they would spur out…I can only imagine.

Ashton stirs and wakes up. I walk over to Aiden and lift Ash off Aiden’s chest to hold him in my arms.

Aiden sits up, running a hand through his hair and utters. “Sergio mentioned that he could recognize you from the angle. He’s a smart man and has put two and two together. The media isn’t dumb Sophie, they’ll also figure it out.”

rest his head on my chest.

we need to be calm about this,” He whispered, rolling off the bed and landing on his

was so angry that I didn’t

walks over

G*d knows what they’re saying about

4

young to

to show him on our terms. Protect him better from

hands cup my face, stopping the shaking of my head. “Hey, hey, calm down Soph. I’ll get them to take it down. Everything’s going to be okay, I promise.” He reassured, staring into

eyes the way

lot.

whispered in defeat. “When he grows up, just imagine what he’ll read about

to me Soph. Whatever they say doesn’t matter. Their words hold no value. Nothing. Ashton is my life as he is yours. And

foggy eyes, I nod

get to my apartment before Sergio gets there. He’s probably on his way.” Aiden sighs looking at me like he

I sighed. I was doing this for him. Everything I do

gaze back

I said, holding Ash close to me as if this would protect

my skin.” I promise I’ll fix this Sophie.”

little b*gger,” He whispered, his eyes then lifting to connect with mine.

eyes and voice was strong.

he opened the

showcase the penthouse but

Ashton in my arms. His eyes glowed

tell the excitement to dirty and mess up everywhere

the place. The living room was the size of the entire living space of Mila, Ria’s and my apartment, and

situated in the middle of the living room area, a big flat screen TV mounted on the wall before it and tall glass sliding doors lined the entire length of the living room, leading to a huge deck with

the expensive t*ng of the air or the

it was. Well maybe I shouldn’t be, with a rich Ceo like Aiden,

personal maids.

door and with one hand grabbing both his duffel