139 Sophieâs pov My body felt a bit sore when I awoke. I took note that Ash and Aidenâs presence wasnât beside me on the bed.
My missing guys were either in the kitchen making breakfast like the last time, or judging by the faint sound of the television playing, was watching some cartoon show.
I rolled around, my body aching.
My body was sore because Aiden and I made love for a good couple of hours before retiring to bed.
I shifted around, sniffling as my nose throbbed a little.
Was I coming down with a cold?
I groaned, stretching my arms up, moaning as I felt my stiff back groan and c*ack.
I was definitely coming down with something.
I sneezed, and quickly rolled out of the bed and strolled to the bathroom lousily to get some tissue to clean my nose.
I stared at my reflection in the mirror, wincing when my eyes zoomed in on my red nose and messy hair.
I had caught a cold and it was perhaps because of the cold pool water yesterday and being taken on the tiles that were not warm either.
I sniffed and cleaned up my nose. Throwing the tissue in the toilet, I flushed it down.
Even though I caught a cold, I didnât regret anything yesterday. Aiden had held up to his promise to show me how much he loved me. And oddly I felt it.
Iâm not sure how to explain it, but I could feel his love through his movements, the way he stared into my eyes deeply, and the way he murmured soothing words.
My insides tingled with the images that plagued my mind. Even now I could feel him. The sweet ache between my thighs.
I walked out of the bathroom and made my way to the bed.
The sound of the door clicking open had my head snapping to the door and I felt flushed under the weight of his loving stare.
With Ash in his hold, Aiden steps into the room fully.
âOh youâre awake, good morning baby. Made some breakfas-
He stopped and stared at my face for a little before his eyes darken with worry.
âAre you feeling well mama bear?â He asked, concern swirling in his voice as he approached me. I plop on the bed, tempted to go under the covers and sleep but choose to stay seated instead.
I opened my arms for Ash while answering Aiden. âI think I caught a cold,â I murmured.
He gives me Ash who loops his little arms around my neck and hugs me. I kissed his head. âGood morning my sweet boy,â
He giggles and I peered up at his father who looked at me in worry. âIs it bad? Do you want me to call the doctor?â
I shook my head, smiling a little. âNo, itâs just a mild cold. Probably will go in a day or two.â
Aiden nods and leans down to kiss me on my lips. âI donât care if itâs contagious, nothing will stop me from having my drug.â He murmurs on my lips when he pulls away.
I shake my head, giggling a little when he pecked my lips several times. âIâm going to stay home and take care of you.â He murmurs on my lips.
My brows knot. âThatâs not a good idea Aiden, arenât you needed at the office? And I probably should get back to the apartment-
Aiden pulls away, his eyes narrowing down on me. âI canât have my little family living in such a situation Sophie. The place isnât safe and isnât there a haunted elevator?â
I wince. He was right. The place wasnât safe, but it had been our home for a few years.
Aiden squat before me and Ashton. He places his hand on Ashtonâs small leg and stared up at me, his eyes filled with strong emotion.
âI want to be able to protect you and Ash twenty four seven mama bear. I canât do that if youâre an hour away. How will I be able to sleep at night if you two arenât beside me?â He sighed, looking lost and saddened. .
âI canât bear to be without you two,â He admitted. âI canât. stand a single thought of being away from you both for even a second far less for hours. Those two days waking up with you both here with me is one of the best days of my life.â
I stared into his eyes deeply. His eyes showed that he spoke the truth but I canât help have a lingering thought of reluctance.
Iâve never stayed with a man before, all alone. Well Ashton will also be there, but it will be different than living with the girls....
I gnawed on my bottom lip, sniffling a bit as I contemplated. This wouldnât be a bad thing, here was an undoubtedly safer place for Ashton. He would also get more time to bond with his father, something I robbed him of.
So I did what I thought was right. I agreed.
âOkay,â I breathed out and Aiden jumped to his feet and hugged both Ashton and me. Ashton squealed, giggling as Aiden playfully squished us both in his hold.
âYou will not regret this mama bear. I promise,â He said, laughing and then kissed my forehead and then Ashtonâs.
âI have to tell the girls,â I said between a few giggles. His happiness was was rubbing off on me.
âIâll have someone pick up your stuff-
âHey now Mr. Xavier. No one is going to rummage through my stuff except me.â My eyes narrowed on his face.
The corner of his lips lift into a grin..âRight. There are some lacey panties that are only for my eyes to see. Iâll go pick up your stuff.â
My eyes narrowed into slits. âI can pick up my stuff on my own Aiden,â I glared.
He chuckled. âYouâre unwell baby-
âI can walk and my hands work fine. Iâm not on my death bed.â I retorted with a snort.
Aidenâs smirk widen in amusement. âWhat are you hiding? Do you have some kind of s*x toy you donât want me to see mama bear?â
I gasped, quickly covering Ashtonâs ears as I scowled at his father. âDonât talk so crudely in front of Ash.â
Aiden lifted his hands up in surrender and then my eyes narrowed as I remembered something.
I contemplated if to ask him or not, but then my tongue decided for me, and before I knew it words roll out of my mouth.
âSpeaking about hiding something. I found the picture frame in your drawer Aiden. A picture of me.â
Aiden stiffened, his smile dimming when those words tumbled out of my mouth.