Juliette:
My breath hitched as I took in the sight of Maddox standing in front of me. There was so much I wanted to say, but the words felt stuck in my throat. All the emotions from the night, the pain, the confusion—it all swirled together, leaving me feeling lost and hopeless.
My feet were aching, and my heart felt heavier with each passing second. "Do you have your car here?" I asked softly, trying to focus on something simple, something that could distract me from the storm raging inside me. I just knew I had to get away, away from everyone, especially before Cole found me.
Maddox shook his head, his expression unreadable. "No.... But I have a room."
I nodded slowly, unsure of why that answer made my chest feel tight. "Okay."
Without saying another word, Maddox bent down, scoopin
