Malia had heard him coming down the hall and opened the door almost before he knocked. She look relieved to see him there, if a little unsure. She knew how he felt about this whole thing, but she’d kept her word and not gone seeking out trouble with Theo. Lydia had brought it to her and she couldn’t help how she reacted to that.
She threw her arms around his neck, at first just hugging him before she took a step back.
“Lydia told me about Theo. And her. I know you’re okay with that. But I’m not.”