By the time the cops arrived, Maverick had just been thrown onto the landing. An officer stepped forward to confirm his identity.

Talia showed up almost at the same time as the police. She shoved past two officers in front of her, panic all over her face as she rushed straight to me.

"Ms. Wood, what are you doing here?"

"You got in trouble—how could I not come? You’re out of your mind! You actually dared to come find Maverick alone. Are you trying ...