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.”

and set me back down

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

forcefully kissing

you will Aiden. But maybe it’s

and involve

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

is also a part of this so it

cops on our side, unless we take these fuckers down on

far. “I’ll have a private investigator

clean as they’re

door opens, cutting

Meredith threw her arms around Aiden, making

to get you

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

eyes pinched and face tight with a

‘Meredith give the boy some room to

Ashton whose eyes brightened when he saw

birth to this face I have every right to kiss

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

my heart

miss me baby?’ I cooed as I pried him from

You two are raising

a little sweetheart! Didn’t give trouble at all.”

go, who was bright red in

we all stepped into

Aiden and I told them everything that’s

words, Meredith looked like she was ready to strangle

Mr. Xavier

head in disbelief, Mary sneered. “Father has gone far this

us

“In his eyes, the

Joining the families will make us invisible to our enemies.

that kind

Meredith looks upset. “My father always craved

sacrificing his family. But forging a contract to bond Lillian Muralo

you………………………………………………………… he

never stooped so low

and squeezes her hand in reassurance. We’ll

way around this

I don’t want you two involved in

this mess the moment he tried to

off his mother. “No! You won’t

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

his son

but Ashton reaches out for me. Aiden looks