Chapter 85
New Home
(Axel’s POV)
The night air was cold, heavy with silence. Maya hadn’t said a word since we left the party. She sat beside me in the car, her hands folded tightly in her lap, staring out the window like she wanted to disappear.
I wasn’t about to let her walk away again.
The car pulled up to a large townhouse on the outskirts of the city. Amber’s house. I could see the faint glow of lights from the upstairs windows.
When I stepped out, Maya followed, her movements stiff, like every step took effort.
She turned toward me. “He’s asleep,” she said quietly.
“I know,” I said. “I’m not leaving without him.”
Her jaw tightened. “You’re unbelievable.”
I ignored the jab and walked to the door. Amber opened it before we could knock. Her face was pale, eyes wide with worry.
