Something special

Chapter 9

Ace P.O.V

We arrive at my house, and I notice that Sofie still has that look of wonder in her eyes while looking at the house. I keep forgetting that she's dreamed of living here since she was nine.

"Come on, sweets." I say, opening her door for her and helping her out. I lead her to her room, which is down the hall from mine. It has the best view apart from the master bedroom, which is mine. "Sleep well, gattina." I whisper, kissing her softly and then leaving to my own room.

I slept slightly better knowing that she was only a few doors down from me. Well, that is until she started screaming in the middle of the night. I was up and out of my room in a second. I saw the guys also rushing to her, except they actually know what's going on.

"She's having a nightmare." Luca explains while we run to her room. When we get there, Sofie is crying and her eyes are open, but she isn't awake.

"Sofie, miele, it's just us." (honey) Dante puts a hand on her leg, and she flinches away, falling off the bed and into the corner of the room.

"No!" She shouts, bringing her knees to her chest. My heart just about shattered after seeing her in this state. "Don't hurt me!" She whimpers. "Emmy!" She screams. Enzo goes up to her next. Careful not to touch her. She's sweating like crazy and I would switch places with her in a second if I could.

"Sofie, nobody is going to hurt you." He says softly.

"No! You're lying!" She lets out a heart wrenching sob, and I lose it. ignoring everyone's protests, I walk towards her, and take her hand in mine. She tries to free it, but after a few seconds, she stops. "Don't hurt me." She whimpers.

"I won't. I promise." I say softly, as her eyes blink a few times. I know she's awake by the look that she gives everyone.

"I'm sorry." She whispers.

"You have nothing to be sorry for, bambina." Luca says gently. She doesn't seem convinced, but nobody pushes it.

After a while, the guys all go to their rooms. Sofie is still clutching to my hand. I scoop her up and lay her in bed. She grips my arm when I try to leave.

"Don't leave me." She has panic written all over her gorgeous face.

"Okay, I'm not going anywhere." I assure her, getting in on the other side of the bed. She immediately scoots closer to me, and I wrap an arm around her waist.

Sofie rests her head on my chest and I kiss her temple. "Goodnight Sofie." I say.

"Goodnight Ace. Dumayu, ya vlyubilsya v tebya. YA skazhu vam v kontse kontsov, ne volnuytes'." She replies. Did she just speak in Russian to me? What did she say?

(I think i might have fallen in love with you. I'll tell you eventually, don't worry.)

Sofia P.O.V

I woke up feeling hot. Very hot. I tried to get up, but a weight held me down. looking down, I smile when I see Ace's arm draped across my waist possessively. I tried to remove it, but he only held tighter. I decided to move to plan B. poking his cheek.

"Five more minutes." He groans after the third poke.

"No can do, buddy." I say, making him groan again.

"Fine." He grumbles, releasing me. Finally, he opens his eyes and gives me a smile. "Morning, gorgeous." I blush scarlet, and he smiles wider.

I cover my face with my hands in an attempt to hide my blush, but Ace grabs my wrists. "Don't hide your blush from me." He says softly.