Aidan POV
"Avery," I murmured, brushing a stray lock of hair from her damp forehead. "It’s okay. It’s just a nightmare. You’re safe."
Her body tensed for a moment before she slowly relaxed against me, her breath evening out as she drifted back to sleep.
I stayed there for a while, watching her. Even in sleep, there was a faint crease between her brows, a remnant of whatever haunted her dreams.
By the time morning arrived, I had already decided—Avery came first.
**
Breakfast was peaceful—at least for a while.
That was until Dante and his wife, Janet, stormed in uninvited.
“I’ve just received news that you postponed the council hearing until tomorrow,” Dante stated, his tone clipped. “Is there a pressing reason for this decision? Because from where I stand, it looks like you’re negle
