I'm Ready

MAVERICK

"Do you think she's there?" I asked Carter who was standing in front of me.

"Who?" He questioned in return, stupidly.

"You know who I'm talking about."

"I don't mean to be rude but may I ask why you want to help her? As far as I know, you can easily destroy her family with that information. And more, she's the daughter of your rival!"

"I could, couldn't I?" I questioned in return. With a chuckle, I added, "But I won't."

Immediately, the sky rumbled with thunder. I looked up at the closed window by my right to see drops of rain sliding down the window pane.

"Come on," I said standing up from my leather seat.

"Where to, sir? It's pouring heavily."

"To get my wife," I replied vaguely as I strode out of the study room.

"Get me an umbrella," I commanded the first maid that greeted me.

"Yes, master." She replied with a deep bow.

I slid my hand into my pants pocket. Why am I helping her? I don't actually know, I just want to help her.

She seems... weak.

The maid ret