Celeste felt like someone was watching her. She opened her eyes, bracing herself to see Maximus’ blazing red eyes. She couldn’t believe she cried herself to sleep while lying in his arms. Her emotions overwhelmed her, and she couldn’t help herself. Her face heated and she felt a blush paint her cheeks. She wanted to turn over and look the other way, but she wasn’t going to run away. If they were going to try to be together, she had to be strong and face whatever came their way, even if it made her feel vulnerable.
Celeste opened her eyes, and almost jumped off the bed when she found Maximus’ mother sitting on the bed staring at her. Her lips pulled into a smile. Celeste looked around the room for Maximus…anyone. Didn’t she realize how creepy this was? Celeste asked herself as she sat upri
