#CHAPTER 167 Welcome Home

Maeve’s POV Once I was dressed, it was like a tornado of people flooding into the room. At first, I was a bit overwhelmed by the attention, but after a while, I started to relax. The first person who ran to me and wrapped her arms around me was Charlotte. She had tears in her eyes, and she hugged me tightly, nearly crushing me and making it hard to breathe. I hugged her back, patting her awkwardly. “Char, it’s okay,” I chuckled as she cried. “I’m okay.” “I was so scared, Maeve,” she whispered, hugging me even tighter. “I thought we were never going to see you again.” “I would never let that happen,” Xaden said, his tone deep with certainty. Char finally released me, and I took a big gulp of air, grateful to be able to breathe again. “I’m sorry I worried everybody,” I said softly. “It’s all my fault.” “Let’s not talk about that right now,” Xaden said, draping an arm around my shoulders and pulling me close to him. I nodded, hating that my jealousy and insecurit