You Had Your Warning

“Listen…” Preston called out just as Maeve turned to leave. His hand shot forward, but she stepped back before he could touch her. “Please—just listen, alright? I know there’s been a misunderstanding between us.”

Maeve arched a brow. “Misunderstanding?”

“Yes,” Preston pushed, his voice gaining force. “Everything that happened, it wasn’t intentional. It wasn’t even me. It was my mother. She was the