Chapter Title: (170) Demons-02

Bryan was the first to leave the room, Max lingering before he followed suit. His hand was over the doorknob as he smiled at Marley. It wasn't a real one, but it was as good as it would get. For now. Marley was surprised when it wasn't her he spoke to before he joined Bryan to ride with the transport for Jacobi home. His eyes fell on Aiden. There was something between them that wasn't there before. What that was, Marley had no idea. She has been asleep for a while though, so maybe a conversation happened beyond her. "It's not her I love." was all he said, before the door was shutting behind him. Marley shot Aiden a confused look as he sat down on the edge of his bed. He just shook his head with a small smile, watching the doorway with thoughtful eyes before they were landing on her again. "That's Max's story to tell." And Marley was more than okay with that. "Move over, big guy," Gabby teased, shoving at Aiden's side so she could sit beside him and across from