I release my hold on Maddie and step around in front of her. “Don’t be embarrassed, Doll. You’re fucking perfect.” Her fingers slowly part and she looks up at me. She stares at me for a few moments. “Why are you so-” “No.” I hold up a hand to stop her. “Don’t call me nice again.” Maddie’s hands drop to her sides and her mouth moves, but she doesn’t say anything. Then she shocks the shit out of me by stepping forward and wrapping her arms around me in a hug. A fucking hug.
