MAXINE

When my father left, I smiled. I was happy that at least now, he recognized what I was doing. He recognized that even without a wolf, I still had value.

I went back to my office feeling some kind of way. The rest of my work came easy to me. When I finished, I stopped by Liam's office, ready to say goodbye. I knocked on the door.

"Hi, good evening," I said as I walked in. Liam looked up from his screen and his eyes softened when he saw me.

"Evening, Maxine," he replied.

"I'm ...