Maddy's POV
For a moment, everything seemed to freeze, the sound of the city faded, and the chaos of the betrayal from these two fools dimmed. All I could think of was the firm grip of Nate's hand pulling me closer to him as if he were silently telling me that everything was ok and I wasn't alone.
I looked up at Nate, my heart pounding in my chest as he met my gaze. Then his eyes flickered sharply towards my now ex-fiancée.
Max stood with his face twisted in confusion and disbelief. "His girlfriend?" He seethed, still processing Nate's words. I could see the fury in his eyes.
"There is no way she is your girlfriend, this has to be a total sham." I heard Alissa growl under her breath.
"Max," Nate stood in front of me, a commanding presence about him. "Perhaps you should min
