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.”

He chuckles and set me back

peering down at me in adoration. ‘I’ll make sure I make

forcefully kissing you

’I know you will Aiden. But maybe it’s time you don’t take these things on

involve the

ear, sighing. “Cops won’t help much if we have

these bastards. Sergio is also a part

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

“I’ll have a private investigator search into

business can’t be as clean as they’re portraying.

opens, cutting Aiden

Meredith threw her arms around

you out!” She

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

eyes pinched and face tight

boy some room to breathe.”

Ashton whose eyes brightened when he saw

face I have every right to

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finger squeezing with a motion to tell

my

me baby?’ I cooed as I pried him from

You two are raising him right.* Mr. Xavier

he was a little sweetheart! Didn’t give trouble at all.” Meredith finally

was bright

we all stepped into the

a few and Aiden and I told them everything

words, Meredith looked like she was ready to

Mr. Xavier looked absolutely

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

on us

“In his eyes, the Muralo’s are a great partnership

Joining the families will make

that kind

looks upset. “My father always craved power. He’d do

Even sacrificing his family. But forging a contract to bond

you………………………………………………………… he

stooped so low to gain

interlocks their fingers and squeezes her

way around this

dad, I’ll find a way. I don’t

mess the moment he tried to force you to marry that

off his mother.

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

his son

to calm him down but Ashton reaches out for me.