The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

My body felt a bit sore when I awoke. I took note that Ash and Aiden’s presence wasn’t beside me on the bed.

My missing guys were either in the kitchen making breakfast like the last time, or judging by the faint sound of the television playing, was watching some cartoon show.

I rolled around, my body aching.

My body was sore because Aiden and I made love for a good couple of hours before retiring to bed.

I shifted around, sniffling as my nose throbbed a little.

Was I coming down with a cold?

I groaned, stretching my arms up, moaning as I felt my stiff back groan and c*ack.

I was definitely coming down with something.

I sneezed, and quickly rolled out of the bed and strolled to the bathroom lousily to get some tissue to clean my nose.

I stared at my reflection in the mirror, wincing when my eyes zoomed in on my red nose and messy hair.

I had caught a cold and it was perhaps because of the cold pool water yesterday and being taken on the tiles that were not warm either.

I sniffed and cleaned up my nose. Throwing the tissue in the

toilet, I flushed it down.

Even though I caught a cold, I didn’t regret anything yesterday. Aiden had held up to his promise to show me how much he loved me. And oddly I felt it.

his movements, the way

that plagued my mind. Even

bathroom and made my way to

sound of the door clicking open had my head snapping to the door and I felt flushed

stare.

in his hold, Aiden

you’re awake, good morning baby. Made some

at my face for a little before

well mama bear?” He asked, concern swirling in his voice as he approached me. I plop on the bed, tempted to go under the covers and sleep

answering Aiden. “I think I caught a cold,”

me Ash who loops

his head. “Good morning my sweet

He giggles and I peered up at his father who looked at me in worry. “Is

a little. “No, it’s just a mild

“I don’t care if it’s contagious, nothing will

I shake my head, giggling a little when he pecked my lips several times. “I’m going to stay home and take

“That’s not a good idea Aiden, aren’t you needed at the office? And

his eyes narrowing down on me. “I can’t have my little family living in such a situation Sophie. The place isn’t safe and isn’t there a

He was right. The place wasn’t safe, but it had been our home for a few

places his hand on Ashton’s small leg and stared up at me, his eyes

be able to protect you and Ash twenty four seven mama bear. I can’t do that if you’re an hour away. How will I be able to sleep at

sighed, looking lost and saddened.

for even a second far less for hours. Those two days waking up with you both

that he spoke the truth but I can’t help

reluctance.

before, all alone. Well Ashton will also be there, but it will be different

an undoubtedly safer place for Ashton. He would also get more time to bond with his father, something I