Maya POV

Maddox pushed the door open.

I flinched and instinctively shoved my phone behind my back.

“What is it, kitten?” he asked, narrowing his eyes at me. “Why aren’t you asleep? And… what are you hiding?”

“Nothing,” I said quickly, shaking my head.

He sighed. “Maya, it’s late. You should be in bed by now, okay?”

I nodded, forcing a smile.

“Or…” his lips curved into a half-smirk, “why don’t you come sleep in my room instead?”

My heart skipped, but I shook my ...