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

“Bro‘”

“Hmm? What’s up?”

his eyes, “I’m afraid to sleep alone. What

wipe away his tears,

said monsters will come in through the window if I don’t go to bed by ten! It’s

could go to your room! I can

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

what do we do? Let’s go find mom!” Alex

mom are together, you’ll disturb them!”

then? Let’s

sleep in my room. It’s close to grandma and grandpa’s; they can come over quickly if anything happens.”

eager

to do with his little brother,

the master bedroom, Clara bathed and sat at the desk reviewing the