Maya

“Maddox, guess what. I’ve got good news, bad news, and… traumatizing news.”

He’s standing right in front of me, hands resting around my waist like they belong there. He presses a soft kiss to my forehead, voice deep and teasing.

“I want to hear it all, kitten.”

“Babe, it’s a lot,” I sigh. “And I’m… really sorry for lying to you. But it feels like this lie was worth it. My life has changed completely .”

His brows knit together as he scratches his beard. “Hmm. ...