Chapter 159

MAYA'S POV The room smells like regrets and sleepless nights. I've been sitting on the edge of my bed, staring at the same crack on the wall for God knows how long before the door bursts open without warning. “Maya, have you seen the news?” Alicia’s voice cuts through the thought in my head. I flinched and looked up slowly. “What news? What are you talking about?” My voice came out hoarse, like I've been screaming when I haven't made a sound all day. She storms in with her phone clutched in her hand, its screen glowing like it's carrying some kind of secret. “This is what I'm talking about.” She shoves the phone in front of my face. And there he is…. Lucian. My mate. Standing tall beside Elora like he belongs there, like he was always meant to stand by her side. The headline blur for a second before my eyes refocus. WESTON TECHNOLOGY OFFICIALLY BACKS HALE TECHNOLOGY: MULTI MILLION INVESTMENT SECURED. My heart stops. No…no, no, no. “What?” The words barely leave my mouth. Alicia keeps p