Selene: My fingers won’t stop fidgeting, and my heart feels like it’s trying to break out of my chest. I keep sneaking glances at Maximus — his jaw is locked tight, and his grip on the steering wheel is like a vice. He hasn’t said a word, just staring straight ahead as we drive toward Maya’s place. I know exactly what’s running through his mind. After I told him Kylie is Mason’s… he’s probably imagining all the ways to tear Jess apart. God, what have I done? I can’t remember the last time I felt this anxious. Maybe I should’ve kept it to myself. But I couldn’t. Mason? Really? Is that why he suddenly came back? For Kylie? And where even is he now? It’s been so long since I last saw him. Honestly… part of me is relieved. I don’t think I could handle having him near me again. “Stop st