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.

and I have failed to

up on me, knew something was

of anger. She moved her hands off my face only

why I told you to not take justice into your own hands! Look at what happened! What if you were in Tenney’s place!? Huh?” She pushed

hands. The fear poured out of her pores

Fuck

was the last thing

Hell.

was the opposite I wanted

would work out the way I wanted. I had everything set.

one of the best in

It’s not like I could retrace my steps and see what we did wrong. He was

could do to bring him back to

pulling her closer to me. She tries to push me away again, crying hysterically.

have lost you tonight Aiden. Do you not think when making decisions on

breaks and my

this

I’m not dead. See? I’m still here. Standing before you. I’m okay. I’m

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, her

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