Chapter 75. One More Time (1)

[2019, December 24th. Caines, Terres Somnia]

Aaron almost sat straight up when he awoke to her next to him playing with his hair. Instead he closed his eyes right back and paid attention to her touch. She hadn’t touched him in weeks and it felt incredible.

“I know you’re awake, you know,” said Aria.

Aaron smiled and took her other hand in both of his and kissed it.

“Well I don’t. This is what my dreams are like so I can’t be sure.”

Aria rolled her eyes, but she gave him her hand willingly. When was the last time she did that?

“If you don’t get up now, I’m leaving.”

Aaron grabbed her, pinned her down onto the bed and said, “Stay,” before jumping out of the bed and going to lock the door.

She sat up and laughed.

“Are you expecting someone?”

“Bart, Emily, Troy. It’s anyone’s guess who it might be this time.”

Her smile fell.

“I can’t speak for your house guest, but he’s not coming this time.”

Even Troy could o