Chapter 271

Willow Baker POV

A Year Later

Staring up at the night sky, I smiled as I held Maverick's hand. I had used to be embarrassed about holding his hand, but now I found myself reaching out to him whenever I can.

"It's nice out," I said as we continued to walk through the garden.

The only sounds were the sounds of the wind and whatever animals were out and about. Basking in the peaceful atmosphere, I still found it hard to believe a year had passed in the blink of an eye.

"It is," Maverick said with a smile, and he squeezed my hand.

"So, what is it you wanted to talk about?" I asked.

"What makes you think I brought you out here to have a talk?" he asked. "I could just want to spend