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.

been a few hours and I have failed to hold up my

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

moved her hands off my face only to land her palm on

not take justice into your own hands! Look at what happened! What if you were in Tenney’s place!? Huh?” She pushed at my chest, her voice cracking painfully.

reached out for her and grabbed her hands. The fear poured out of her pores like a stench that made

Fuck

her scared was the last thing I wanted

Hell.

was the opposite I wanted to do.

everything would work out the way I wanted.

was one of the best in his field. I took

about that now. It’s not like I could retrace my steps and see what we did wrong.

do to

her closer to me.

when making decisions on your own!?” She sobbed,now gripping my shirt

breaks and my throat aches.

this to her.

sorry. 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

Are we okay? The Muralo’s have gone far. We’re surrounded by them

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