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Title: Sleeping With The Enemy

Author: Jerseygirl7756

Disclaimer: Don't own anything from SoN.

Chapter 4

Ashley's POV

I woke to the sound of Aiden's phone ringing through the silence. I opened my eyes as he groaned and turned on the light, making me sit up and rub my eyes.

"This better be damn good, Evans" he growled into the phone with a scowl on his face. I couldn't hear what was being said on the other end of the phone. But I watched as Aiden's scowl slowly turned into a frown as he took in the information being given to him.

Then all of a sudden he smiled.

"This is perfect. I'm on my way now" he said as he hung up the phone before turning to me and giving me a big kiss before jumping out of bed and throwing some clothes on.

"What's going on?" I asked trying to act concerned.

"That was Evans, he just informed me that Arthur's daughter, Spencer just got into a car accident and is being rushed to the hospital. I'm on my way to dad's to tell him the news. It would be the perfect time to make our move while they're down" he said smirking evilly before grapping his wallet and keys and rushing out the door.

My heart dropped to the pit of my stomach. It stopped beating. I couldn't breath. I couldn't think. I couldn't feel anything. I was numb. I quickly grabbed my phone and dialed his number on auto pilot.

"Ashley" he said as soon as he answered. He knew why I was calling.

"What the fuck happened Clay?" I demanded as I got up and started throwing my clothes on.

"She came over earlier to tell us your information and she got into a fight with dad before taking off…She was angry Ash. A truck ran a red light blind sided her" he said sighing sadly.

"I'm on my way" I said into the phone.

"Wait, Ash-" he started but I hung up.

I quickly got everything I needed and took off out of the house and to my car. Speeding towards the hospital.

I quickly parked my car in a handy capped space when I got there, not caring about the fucking rules right now. I hopped out and ran to the entrance of the hospital.

"Spencer Carlin" I said breathlessly.

"I'm sorry, are you related to Ms. Carlin?" she asked curiously.

"Family friend" I said biting my tongue.

I hated not being able to say she's my wife.

"Very well, she is in surgery right now. Her family is down the hall and to the right in waiting room three if you want to wait with them" she said nicely.

I nodded my head and took off running in the direction she told me, bursting through the door and finding the Carlin family sitting in the uncomfortable plastic chairs. Jumping at the sound of the door being thrown open.

"How is she?" I asked, my voice cracking as tears welled up in my eyes. They all looked at one another before Paula stood up and slowly took me into her arms and started rubbing my back.

"She's stable. The doctor just told us she is out of surgery" she said softly.

I nodded my head and broke down crying. Gripping my mother in law with all of my strength as my body was wracked with sobs. Paula was crying too but she kept whispering in my ear that it was gonna be okay and that our Spencer was a fighter and there was no way in hell she was gonna leave me.

Finally I stopped crying enough to pull back and compose myself a little as she watched me intently with sad eyes.

"I think you should hold on to these" she said softly as she dug in her pocket for something. My eyes instantly tearing up again at what she was holding out for me.

Spencer's necklace with our wedding rings on them.

She wore them around her neck at all times.

No matter what, she never took them off.

I took the necklace from her and sniffled a little as I clasped it around my own neck. My fingers holding onto the two rings that I now had the responsibility of holding onto until Spencer was better again. I sighed softly as I made my way to one of the chairs and sat down heavily next to Glen.

"How did you hear about it?" he asked softly as he put his hand on my knee.

"Aiden. He got a call from one of his buddies. I don't know how the bastard found out but he made sure to call Aiden right away. He was happy about it Glen. That fucker was happy that my Spencer was hurt" I said angrily. He wrapped one arm around me as he pulled me into him.

"You do know that you being here can blow your cover right?" he asked, as if I didn't know that already.

"I don't fucking care. Spencer needs me. And I sure as hell am not about to leave her here and do nothing about it. I could care less if he finds out right now" I said as I pulled back and looked up when I heard the door to the waiting room open.

"Kyla…" I trailed off as she looked at me sadly before making her way towards me, putting down the cups of coffee she had in her hand and engulfing me in her arms.

"I'm so sorry Ash. I didn't think you would be here. With Aiden and all…" she said softly as she tucked some stray hair from my wet eyes.

"Of course I'm gonna be here" I said seriously. Leaving it at that.

Kyla is my sister. She's married to Glen. They've been together for less time than Spencer and I have. And yet they get to be together. That's how it should be.

"Ashley" I heard my name being called and turned to look at Mr. C.

"Yeah Mr. C?" I asked tiredly.

"I wanted to tell you I'm sorry. I know it must be hard for you two to go through all of this. It's what Spencer and I got into an argument about" he said looking down at his hands.

I pushed my lips together in a tight line before standing up and making my way towards him, squatting in front of him and putting my hands on his.

"You know. Aiden said it was the perfect time for them to make their move. To do it while you're down" I said softly to him.

His eyes instantly met mine and his nostrils flared in anger as he nodded his head.

"We'll be ready. You don't have to worry about that" he said leaning forward and kissing my forehead.

"Everything is gonna be okay Mr. C. Spencer's strong. She'll pull through" I said getting choked up.

I was trying to be strong. I was trying to make myself believe that everything will be okay.

I was trying to make Mr. C feel like it wasn't his fault.

All I wanted was for her to be okay, both physically and mentally.

All I wanted was for her to be okay so we can finally get this over with and be together.

I'm not sure how much more of this shit I can take.

If it wasn't for this stupid plan then none of this shit would have happened.

Spencer and her dad wouldn't have fought and she wouldn't have gotten pissed like she did and sped off.

She would be here.

Even if she wasn't with me, she would be here.

I sighed for the millionth time that night and put my head in my hands. I'm not sure how long I sat there like that. I don't even care. Because when I heard the door open I instantly stood up when I realized it was a doctor.

"Are you the Carlin Family?" he asked looking at all of us. He knew who they were. He wasn't stupid.

"Yes, doctor. Is Spencer okay?" Arthur asked as he too stood up, along with the rest of the family.

"Well, she has a few fractured ribs and some bruising and scratching on her entire left side. She shattered her hip, which we replaced during surgery. She also has some internal bleeding, which we also took care of. I know how bad it may seem, but Spencer is gonna be just fine" he said smiling a little.

"Oh thank you God" I whispered as I threw my head back.

"She actually just woke up. The first thing she said was 'Ashley' and when the nurse asked if she was in pain or needed anything, all she said was 'I just need Ashley'. Are any of you in here Ashley?" he asked looking at each one of us.

My eyes filled with more tears I didn't know I had as I nodded and stepped forward.

My heart swelling at hearing that she called out to me. That the first thing she needed was me.

"Well, Ashley. I think it's safe to say she wants to see you first" he said smiling at me before beckoning me to follow him.

I looked at the rest of my family and they all nodded softly.

"Go ahead Ash, she needs you the most" Paula said softly with a tearful smile.

I took a deep breath and hurried out to follow the doctor to see my baby.

Even if we couldn't exactly be together right now, I needed to see her.

I needed to be here for her.

I needed to be the kind and loving wife that she needed right now.

Its gonna kill me to know I can't be there for her when she needs me the most.

But I'm gonna try my hardest, no matter what Aiden thinks I'm doing.

No matter what the consequences might be for me.

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