*Blair*
I took a deep breath as I stood in front of the door. Ever since I'd learned about Emile's betrayal, I'd been yearning to see Maddox. Unfortunately, he'd been swamped with his Beta responsibilities, and I couldn't get a moment with him. But now, the news had reached me that he was about to leave with Zander. I couldn't wait any longer. My feet carried me to his doorstep.
I gently knocked and waited there with a pounding heart. The door slowly creaked open. A look of sheer surprise washed over Maddox's face.
"Blair?! Umm... You need something?" His voice quivered with concern, and his eyes held a mixture of shock and curiosity.
"Can I come in?" I whispered, a soft smile on my lips.
Maddox hesitated for a moment, then opened the door wide and stepped aside, granting me entry. I
