AIDEN’S POV
I walked into the cozy little shop, the faint jingle of the bell above the door announcing my arrival. The shelves were lined with an array of colorful teddy bears, their soft fur begging to be touched. A smile danced across my face as I hummed a tune, my heart filled with joy.
I carefully sifted through the selection, my fingers gliding over the various textures and sizes. I wanted the perfect teddy bear for Arielle, something that would bring her comfort and warmth. With each bear I examined, my anticipation grew. I knew she would love it.
A part of me was buying this gift for her as a way to compensate for taking her hostage and doing despicable things to her. One thing I was grateful for, was the fact that she could not remember anything and Derek, having my back, had s
