Chapter 32

Maxine's POV

"You don't deserve any of this," he said firmly. "Liam is a fool for treating you this way."

I shrugged, feeling scared for him. The walls have ears. He's still Alpha and should be respected.”

"Hey, easy. But I don't know what to do, Tobias. I feel so helpless."

"You need to get stronger," he said, his eyes gleaming with determination. "Stronger than Linda, stronger than anyone who tries to put you down."

I looked at him, hope, stirred in my heart. "How? I don't even know where to start."

"I'll help you," Tobias promised. "I'll be your secret trainer. We'll work together every day, and I'll teach you everything I know. We'll keep it between us, and soon you'll be able to stand up to anyone."

His words made me extremely happy and gave me hope. For the first time in a long while, I felt I had someone and I felt real love. "Thank you, Tobias," I said, my voice filled with gratitude. "I don't know what I'd do withou