The Girl He Craves

Sophie’s pov

‘Who was it?” I questioned when Aiden ends the call and pushes the phone back into

his pocket.

‘No one important, just a damn reporter. They asked for information about my arrest.”

His jaw popped when he responded stiffly.

I sighed, resting my head on his shoulder. ‘At least they haven’t asked you about your

alleged marriage contract to Lillian.’ I grumble bitterly.

He kissed my head. “Don’t worry about that stupid fraudulent contract baby, I promise

to fix it. And then we’ll get married.” He squeezed my hand, kissing my head again.

*1 can’t wait to see you walk down the aisle. I’ve been dreaming about this day since I

first set my eyes on you back then.” He brushes his fingers through my hair tenderly.

We were so calm here you’d think that Aiden had not just come back from a fight with

Sergio and he had not just been out of jail.

When we were in each other’s arms, I realized that nothing truly mattered. There was

always some kind of peace between us.

Something that could ease me.

With another kiss on my head, I fell asleep in his hold.

I woke up when Aiden breathed beside my ear lightly. “We’re home baby.”

It takes me a second to realize I am already in his arms and we were already in front

of the door.

I blinked.

I didn’t even feel when he put me in his arms…..

’Was I sleeping for long?” I questioned embarrassed.

With all that went on today, I had the audacity to fall asleep…….

Aiden smiled down at me warmly, kissing the tip of my nose. “I love hearing your light

snores.’ He teased. “But you do weigh a ton.” He chuckled.

I glared at him playfully. ’ Put me down.”

set me

in adoration. ‘I’ll make

forcefully kissing

’I know you will Aiden. But maybe it’s time you

involve

stands behind my ear, sighing. “Cops won’t help much if

a part of this so it won’t be

unless we take these fuckers

away, his eyes far. “I’ll have

be as clean as they’re portraying. There

opens,

threw her arms around Aiden, making

’I’m so glad Sophie managed to get you out!”

my lip to stop from giggling at Aiden’s red embarrassed face. “Mom.”

face tight with a

the boy some room to breathe.” Aiden’s dad

whose eyes brightened when he

to this face I have every right to kiss it whenever

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hands shot out, his finger squeezing with a motion to tell me

smiled my

baby?’ I cooed as I pried him from

a good boy. You two are raising him right.* Mr. Xavier

little sweetheart! Didn’t give trouble at all.” Meredith finally let

who was bright red in

I giggled and we all

and Aiden and

Meredith looked like she was ready to

Xavier looked absolutely

sneered. “Father has gone far this time. Why

hellbent on us marrying into

place Ashton on his lap. “In his eyes,

the Harrington’s. Joining the families will make us invisible to our enemies.

kind

father always craved power. He’d do

Even sacrificing his family. But forging a contract to bond

you………………………………………………………… he

low to gain what he

Xavier interlocks their fingers and squeezes her hand in

around

dad, I’ll find a way. I don’t want you two involved in this

this mess the moment he tried

off his mother.

I’m startled by his loud tone and even Ashton who wailed. Aiden looks

his son

him down but Ashton reaches out for me.