Chapter 15: The Sleeping Arrangement

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[Knight Mansion – Nighttime]
Eliza stands with her arms crossed, glaring at Aria, who is lounging on the bed while Aurora clings to her side like a baby koala.
Eliza Walton
Eliza Walton
*Firmly* Aurora, Mama will tuck you in. Let’s go to your room.
Aurora Walton
Aurora Walton
*Shaking her head* Nooo! I wanna sleep with Pretty Lady!
Eliza sighs in frustration. Aria smirks, watching the scene unfold with amusement.
Aria Knight
Aria Knight
*Teasing* Seems like the little one made her choice.
Eliza Walton
Eliza Walton
*Fuming* You—
Aurora Walton
Aurora Walton
*Pouting* Mama, don’t be mad… I love you too! But Pretty Lady is comfy!
Eliza rubs her forehead, exasperated. Aria watches with a smug expression, clearly enjoying this.
Eliza Walton
Eliza Walton
*Sighing* Fine. But just for tonight.
Aurora Walton
Aurora Walton
*Cheering* Yay!
Aria smirks in victory as Aurora nestles closer. Eliza gives Aria one last warning look before turning to leave.
Aria Knight
Aria Knight
*Casually* Where do you think you’re going?
Eliza Walton
Eliza Walton
*Pausing* To my room?
Aria Knight
Aria Knight
*Smirking* Aurora wants her mama, too. Guess you’re stuck with us.
Eliza’s eyes widen as Aurora tugs at her hand, giving her big puppy eyes.
Aurora Walton
Aurora Walton
*Softly* Mama, sleep with us?
Eliza hesitates, but one looks at Aurora’s pleading face and she gives in. She sighs and hesitantly sits on the other side of the bed, keeping some distance from Aria.
Aurora Walton
Aurora Walton
*Beaming* Now my Pretty Lady and Mama are together!
Aria smirks while Eliza’s face heats up. She quickly turns away, flustered.
Eliza Walton
Eliza Walton
*Muttering* Go to sleep, Aurora.
Aurora Walton
Aurora Walton
*Giggling* Okay! Goodnight, Mama! Goodnight, Pretty Lady!
Aurora quickly falls asleep, snuggled between them. The room falls silent. Aria watches Eliza, who is awkwardly lying stiffly at the edge of the bed.
Aria Knight
Aria Knight
*Smirking* Relax, I don’t bite… unless you want me to.
Eliza glares at her, face turning red.
Eliza Walton
Eliza Walton
Shut up and sleep! 😳
Aria chuckles, closing her eyes, satisfied. For the first time in years, she feels at peace.
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To Be Continued.....

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