Chapter 32-2

He processed her words for a second, his expression softened now. "I can't make any promises about my team and what they'll do." He kissed her forehead. "But I can promise you that whatever happens won't have anything to do with me not trying to make things better. For us." Her throat closed up with intense gratitude, but she managed to get the words out. "Thank you." "You're welcome, cavewoman." He teased, squeezing her tighter against him with a bright, satisfied smile. "So, our roles are reversed now?" She joked, wrapping her arms around his neck. Aiden didn't seem at all disappointed about that. "I'm the ridiculously overprotective one, while you trust Marco alone with me?" Aiden's breathing stopped. Marley watched any shred of humour leave him in an instant, his expression turning to stone. She actually felt his body solidify against hers, his mood switching on a dime. "What. Did you just say?" Marley's arms loosened their hold. She tilted he