Sophie’s pov

I stumble out of his hold. Well I try to.

Aiden’s grip on me is so tight that I don’t really move much.

It’s not tight to be brutal but tight to be considered firm.

He’s glaring down at me, his gaze asking me silently for answers.

My tongue is knotted, a lump hard in my throat. I can’t swallow it because it feels painful.

There’s a throb in my chest that I want to rub away but can’t even lift my hand to grab my chest, far less soothe the pain of my heart.

I don’t want the ground to open up and swallow me whole, because I think I deserve to feel the feeling of humiliation and pain.

Why?

Because I did this to myself for not trusting Aiden enough to handle things on his own.

I opened my mouth, my eyes teary and fogging up the image of him.

He’s asking me for answers.

He’s fucking begging me to answer them.

But I am mute.

I have lost my voice.

“You better-” He takes in a huge lungful of air and breathed it out. “You better have a fucking good explanation for this.” He grips the phone brutally, gritting his teeth.

“Aiden-

A ting comes from his phone again, drawing his attention away from

He looks down at the screen, and I have never seen him so furious

before. His eyes were so dark yet fogged with a storm that I squirmed and let out a tiny barely noticeable yelp.

“I’m going to kill this fucker.” He roared, catching every police officer’s attention.

My eyes widen and I quickly stopped him by pressing my palm to his chest. His eyes snapped down to mine and I shook my head.

down Aiden.” I finally cracked through my

just angry, he doesn’t know what he’s saying.” I smiled reassuringly to them. “Nothing

to work, completely

exactly what I’m saying.” His voice is now low, which is even scarier.

to bury Muralo

I swallowed hard.

I stopped when he wrenches himself away from me.

my heart

trickled down my cheek.

what happened when you went to him.” He demanded.

looked around nervously.

should talk this out in private.” Suddenly Greg’s voice greets

his

“Fine.”

clutches my hand and practically drags me out

time bombarding him with questions but Aiden

of my fucking way!” He roared,

stumbling back and

My eyes widen.

Oh, he’s mad.

He’s really mad.

looking back

the door. “Get

that.” I voiced when we were both in.

out, Mr. Xavier.” Mitch said, his eyes wrinkling at the corners as he grinned happily at Aiden

soon.” Aiden answered cliply which made Mitch grow wary and

grunted and turned his attention back on

he hadn’t.

I squirm:

“Sophie,” He growled.

“I-

started and

eyes turned

made him touch you. Kiss you.”

us in concern, eyeing me through

narrowed on my lips and he lift his hand to grip my chin. “Did I not tell you these lips are only for me?” He snapped making

confessed. “I didn’t kiss him back! I tried

snapped back up, narrowing on my face. “Tried?” He rolled

in shame. “I should’ve listened to you. I went over there thinking I could help you. But turns

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