"I can't leave you unprotected." Aiden answered her thinking that she was against his idea of having someone watch over her.
And, he couldn't say anything as she might have got fed up with the tight and rigid control Ethan might have reigned over her.
Anna didn't say anything and continued to lie in his arms and gradually fell asleep.
She isn't angry as she could understand his concern for her. As long as his people won't interfere with her work, she has nothing to be against.
After some time Aiden noticed that Anna fell asleep and smiled. He is already aware that he is her personal sleep inducer.
(Author: What is so special about being the only person who can see her birthmark? I feel like personal sleep inducer is more special as this is close to heart)
Picking her up he took her to his room and tucked her into her bed and by the time he reached his own room, Ashley was waiting for her brother.