C53 Leaving Nicole

Aiden's Pov

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"I'm a monster, Nicole. I'm —"

"No, you — "

"Shh!" I placed a finger to her lips to silence her. "I'm a monster and you denying it doesn't change what I am. I can't stay with you anymore. I can't subject you to that danger. I can't subject anyone to that danger. Besides, the maids would talk."

"Let them talk. I can handle them. You don't have to leave, Aiden