Hiriana

Haven moves to a new town, leaving all her past behind. She is hellbent on starting a new life and erasing everything she has been through.
She comes across Aiden Walters, one of the most dangerous gang members of the town.
The town fears him. They would do anything to not cross paths with him.
Aiden Walters is Bad News.
What happens when Haven catches his attention? Will she stay away just like everyone or will she realize that deep down he is broken and lonely?

Tears streamed down my face while his fingers lingered on my skin. I shook with an unsettling feeling when I looked at his bruised knuckles. He hit him.I still couldn't get used to the way he gets threatened by any man just breathing next to me. I had to ask him. I had to.
"Why me?", I asked, ny voice hoarse, afraid of the answer.

"Cause you're the only reason that keeps me sane", he replied. His eyes burned with assurance.

Chains and Roses

I sat with Martha and conversated about different things. She told me about her daughter who seemed very likable. 


"I am so sure, you both would get along well. I cannot wait to introduce her to you one day.", she said, excited just by the thought of it. I smiled at her childishness. 


"I cannot wait to meet her too.", I said, relaxing my back. 


Something about Martha feels so home, the way she always had a warm smile and always sprang up to give the warmest hug. In a way, one of the few things that kept me going was her. 


We talked for some more and I decided to ask her more about Aiden's childhood. 


"So, Aiden has a brother?", I asked, hoping she would answer me. 


"He had a brother.", she replied softly. Something in her voice was unusual, I could sense a hint of despair in it. 


"I am so sorry, Martha.", I replied, holding her hand. "It must have been hard. I am sorry for bringing this up." 


Chapter 16