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.

only been a few hours and I have failed to hold up my end of my promise.

When your dad came to check up on me, knew something was off. I was going to call you but

Huh?” She pushed at my chest, her voice cracking painfully. I flinched but reached out for her and grabbed her hands. The fear poured out of her pores like

Fuck

was the last thing I wanted to

Hell.

the opposite I wanted to do.

out the way I wanted. I

of the best in his field.

about that now. It’s not like I could retrace my steps

do to bring him back

Sophie’s wrists, pulling her closer to me. She tries to push me away again, crying

have lost you tonight Aiden. Do you not think when making decisions on your own!?” She sobbed,now gripping my

breaks and my throat aches.

I did this

I’m sorry Soph. Shit.” 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 baby.” I lift my hand to wipe under her

you even okay Aiden? Are we okay? The Muralo’s have gone far. We’re surrounded by them and Sergio. I don’t see a way out of this.” She sobs,

don’t like when she’s

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