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

He fixes my hair, peering down at me in adoration. ‘I’ll make

kissing you

But maybe it’s time you

and involve

my ear, sighing. “Cops won’t help

these bastards. Sergio is also a part of this so it won’t be easy to

cops on our side, unless we take these

“I’ll

clean as

The door opens, cutting Aiden

“Son!” Meredith threw her arms around Aiden, making him stumble

Sophie managed to get you out!” She cried kissing

from giggling at Aiden’s red embarrassed face.

face

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

brightened when

argued. ‘I gave birth to this face I have every

■

Ashton hands shot out, his finger squeezing with a

my

me baby?’ I cooed as I pried

You two are raising him right.* Mr.

give trouble at all.” Meredith

who was bright

we all

a few and Aiden and I

Meredith looked like she was ready to

Xavier

her head in disbelief, Mary sneered. “Father has gone far this time. Why is

so hellbent on us marrying into that

place Ashton on his lap. “In his

Harrington’s. Joining the families will make us invisible

kind of

“My father always craved power. He’d do

forging a contract to bond Lillian Muralo

you………………………………………………………… he

stooped so low to

Mr. Xavier interlocks their fingers and squeezes her hand in reassurance. We’ll

way around

’No dad, I’ll find a way. I

this mess the moment he tried to force you to marry that girl.

AidenAiden cuts off his mother. “No! You won’t go near

startled by his loud tone and

son

Ashton reaches out for me. Aiden