"Femella ..."

I bit my lip and closed my eyes when I heard the baritone voice behind me. I want to stand up and greet him with an eager hug. I also endured a week of not seeing him or hearing his voice. I've been dying to see him and be close to him like what we used to be but everything's changed now. The one he truly loves is back so I have no more space in their lives.

I slowly stood in front of Maverick whose face was now full of longing.

"Fuentebella, I'm glad you're here. You may take a seat."

His face got confused with the...