Maddox’s heart was pounding in his chest as the words sunk in. “Then why did he say she was dead?”
“We don’t know. He’s still mated with her, but he’s here. Something is wrong, Maddox.”
“Please,” Maddox whispered, clenching his hands before him, refusing to let them tremble as he stared down at his feet. “Please, don’t take him away from me. I just got him back.”
“Maddox,” Winter said, placing his hand on his shoulder. “We’re not going to do anything. We just wanted to tell you so you knew he was lying. What you do with this information is up to you.”
“What am I supposed to do with this?”
“Figure out why he lied,” Summer said, shrugging. “Or why he’s here.”
“And how exactly do I bring something like this up? I can’t just walk up to him and say I know you’re a filthy liar; now tell me
