A mad man

Allison’s POV

Cold shivers raced down my spine as two male warders brought Max into the courtroom.

As though sensing my distress, Leo took my hand into his and gave it a gentle squeeze before pressing a kiss to my knuckles.

“Don't worry about him, my love. You are safe now.” He whispered, to which I nodded then swallowed harshly.

Although I had tried so hard to stop beating myself up over the fact that I could have really fallen into a lifetime trap of misery, if I had agreed to date Max out of spite, I just couldn't shrug the weariness off.

Hell, I could imagine him bashing my head in with a vase if I failed to prepare his meals as early as possible.

I could vividly remember how overpossessive he had been throughout the short duration of our relationship, and I couldn't help but wonder why I had put up with him for so long, instead of breaking up with him the moment he started exhibiting jealousy.

Anyway, it was fine now. Max would go to jail even if it was for a year until en