Aiden’s pov

Sophie rushes over to me, cupping my face in her hands as she inspects. me for injuries.

I didn’t want her to see me like this.

I thought I would be able to sneak back into bed without waking her up.

I wrapped my hands around her wrists. “It’s not my blood baby.” I reassured her again.

“I woke up without you by my side. I was so scared Aiden.” Her eyes blurred. “What did you do? Who’s blood is this? Please tell me you didn’t.”

She shook her head, her voice cracking.

I gripped around her wrists more firmly. “Shh shh. I’m sorry. Don’t cry. Please don’t-

My heart clenched painfully when she starts to sob, tears streaming down her cheeks like a river.

I hated when I’m the cause of those tears.

I want to slam my head on a damn brick for causing them yet again. I promised that I would be the last to ever make her cry. And if I did, those tears would be happy trails on her cheeks.

I have failed to

up on me, knew something was off. I was going to call you but he said it wouldn’t be flicker of anger. She moved her hands off my face only

own hands! Look at what happened! What if you were in Tenney’s place!? Huh?” She pushed at my chest, her voice cracking painfully. I flinched but reached out for

Fuck

last thing I wanted

Hell.

opposite I wanted to

the way

in

But I can’t think about that now. It’s not like I

do to bring him back to his family.

closer to me. She tries to

not think when making decisions on

and my throat aches.

did this

I comforted her, lifting one of her hands to my face. “Look. I’m not dead. See? I’m still here. Standing before you. I’m okay. I’m okay. Shhh

have gone far. We’re surrounded by them and Sergio. I don’t see a way out of this.” She sobs, her eyes

like when

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