Amelia POV
For the first time, I had seen Maxwell's walls c***k, allowing me the smallest glimpse into the man hidden beneath the ruthless exterior.
And for a fleeting moment, I believed—hoped—that he would finally let me into his world.
But as quickly as he had opened up, he shut himself off again.
"Never mind," Maxwell muttered, standing abruptly. His expression hardened, and the warmth in his green eyes vanished, replaced by the familiar cold detachment. "Forget I ever said anything."
Disappointment curled inside me, but I knew better than to push him.
I merely nodded, watching as he strode to the door, his posture rigid. When the door clicked shut behind him, I exhaled, sinking back into the bed.
The lingering warmth of his presence faded, replaced by the cold re
