Aiden’s POV.
I wake up to the soft snoring of my mate, who is sleeping peacefully beside me. Her legs are tangled up against mine. She looks so beautiful and peaceful. I just stare at her while she sleeps. I don't want to wake her, considering all the problems she has been through. She must be really tired. She has been so strong for both of us. Now it's my time to protect her, I am going to try my best to give her the best life. Because she deserves the best.
She stirs beside me as she wakes up. She lights up when she sees me beside her.
“Hey, how long have you been up.” She asks smiling. Her eyes look so tiny and still tired. I wish my life could have been different, we wouldn't have had to be in hiding.
“Not long ago.” I say.
“You could have woken me, you know.” She says as she
