C44 ICE FORTY-FOUR: MAVERICK'S BETRAYAL.

MADISON'S POV:

It was afternoon by the time I woke up. I had slept in for so long. The apartment was too quiet but the air was scented with incredible aroma—warm bread, melted butter, which made my stomach practically growl in appreciation. My body felt... different. Lighter. Like someone had lifted a weight I'd been carrying for weeks without realizing it.

I padded barefoot to the kitchen