Cold Fury

Maddox’s POV

I felt lighter than I had in years. That conversation with Arthur had done something to me. Maybe it was the fact that I finally said it out loud. Maybe it was the ring still sitting in my pocket like a promise. Maybe it was hearing him tell me not to screw it up instead of throwing a punch.

Whatever it was, I walked back into the house feeling relieved.

Hopeful, even.

The butler had