Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 138

*Stop overthinking it, dude! Being with the Melendez family isn’t so bad, you know. Emmett, he’ll treat you well! He’s really trying to change his

ways.”

Even though he didn’t become all fluffy and nice overnight, Aiden could feel a shift in him.

Emmett would never have shared a bed with him or called him in private before.

“Yeah.” Alex nodded, “I got it, I’ll follow your lead from now on.”

He stepped forward, grabbing Aiden’s hand, “Stop being mad at me, okay? I know I messed up. I shouldn’t have changed our plans last minute!”

“Jeez!” Aiden sighed. “Any decisions you make, just let me know! We can discuss it, I won’t force you to do what I say, but it’s always better than you making decisions alone!*

Alex nodded repeatedly, grinning, “Gotcha! I’ll tell you everything from now on!”

then, let’s not bring up the past. It’s bedtime; you should get some sleep. I’ll head out.” Aiden was about to leave when Alex suddenly grabbed his hand.

“Bro‘”

“Hmm? What’s up?”

eyes, “I’m afraid to

tried to wipe away his tears, “Hey, hey, don’t cry! There are no monsters

through the window if I don’t go to

leave. Or I could go to your room! I can

“If there were monsters, neither of us would stand a chance!”

Let’s go find mom!” Alex

him, “Dad and mom are together, you’ll disturb them!”

do then? Let’s run

close to grandma and grandpa’s; they can come over quickly if

eager

to do with his little brother, but

bedroom, Clara bathed and sat at the desk reviewing