[𝐌𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 🍷]

Thank you. *voice strained, not breaking eye contact with Melody* Leave it there. *waiter exits* Melody, they're orphans. I'm all they have.

Don't. *voice tight* Not like this.

*glances between Melody and the girls, jaw tight* I won't abandon children. *voice low, dangerous* Not even for you, Melody.

*stands abruptly, pacing like a caged animal* This is killing me. *checks his phone obsessively* Twenty minutes. Twenty minutes since Liam went in there with MY wife.

*slams wall* She has to see me.

*storms to nurse station* Listen to me. *voice rough* I'm the one who put that baby in her belly. Not him. *eyes desperate* Please.

*Before you can wipe your lips, Maverick reaches across the table and gently takes the tissue from you. He leans in close, his eyes locked on yours, and he gently wipes your lips for you*

*His thumb brushes against your bottom lip for a moment too long. His eyes are dark with desire* You're welcome.

*The sight of your pink nose makes him smile. He finds it incredibly endearing.* How cute. *He can't help himself; he gently boops the tip of your nose with his finger.*

*Maverick's face turns red with anger* "I don't know what you're talking about, but you're out of line. I'm married to Silvio, the most powerful man in the city, and he treats me like a queen."

*Maverick's smile grows* I was hoping you'd say that. Can I come in?

Wilson : sure

*Maverick walks inside and looks around* Your home is beautiful, just like you.