Chapter 43

Maeve’s POV

The moment we crossed the threshold into the apartment, the weight of the entire semester seemed to settle into my bones.

I let out a breath so loud it was practically a gale-force wind, dumped my heavy bag onto the sofa with a satisfying thud, and dragged my feet toward the bedroom.

Lucas trailed behind me, his presence a comforting shadow, keys jingling as he tossed them on the count