No Backing Down

Maddox POV

Why the hell did I say yes?

Maybe it was the way her voice cracked when she said she felt broken.

Or maybe it was the look in her eyes, like she’d been holding her breath for too long, like letting me in was her last resort.

Or maybe I’m just a goddamn idiot when it comes to her.

Because one second I’m telling myself, don’t do it, be the mature guy, don’t make it worse, and the next, I’