Maisie was scared of her father . She flinched instinctively but still muttered angrily , " Daddy , Mom's the one who messed up . She hasn't even apologized to Miss Vespera yet . Why should I have to take her call ? " Hearing Maisie's words , Calista snapped back to reality and hung up without hesitation . She was truly baffled - what exactly had she done wrong ? The next morning , when Maximus came downstairs , Maisie was already sitting at the dining table eating breakfast . He sat down without even glancing at her . Maisie kept her head down . She knew Maximus was mad at her . Last night , she'd deliberately refused to take Calista's call . Maximus hadn't yelled at her or punished her , but his cold demeanor now said it all . He hadn't even said goodnight to her last night . Maisie knew Maximus was angry - really angry . " Daddy ... " Maisie tentatively turned her head , her voice soft and pleading . Just then , Maximus's phone rang . He completely ignored Maisie and answered directly . It was Gray Manor calling . Warwick's voice came through laced with anger . " It's been six months since you last brought Maisie and Calista to see me , and on your father's birthday no less - I had a gathering with friends I skipped . What , you think I'm dead ? You're gonna deprive me of even seeing Maisie and Calista , huh ? " Warwick had a fiery temper , but his position in Silvermoon Pack was unquestionable . Without the foundation he'd built , Silvermoon Pack could never have become the most powerful pack in the American South . Maximus had grown up by his side and was extremely close to his grandfather . Years ago , if Warwick hadn't forced him , even with wolf claws at his throat , he wouldn't have agreed to pair with Calista . Hearing Warwick's complaints , Maximus just smiled faintly and said , " We'll come back . " " And when's that gonna be ? Maximus , stop dragging your feet . If you don't bring Maisie and Calista back , don't bother coming to see me ever again . " Warwick wouldn't let up . Maximus was used to Warwick's tactics by now , but he still frowned as he answered , " In a few days . " Warwick didn't even listen . His tone was firm . " Tonight . That's final . " Maximus hesitated . " Tonight might not- " Before he could finish , Warwick cut him off . " If you want me to die alone and miserable in this manor , then don't come . " With that , Warwick angrily hung up . Listening to the dial tone , Maximus fell silent . He'd barely put down the phone when Maisie came over and asked , " Daddy , was that Grandfather calling ? " After all , they were father and daughter . No hard feelings lasted long . 11:30 Rejected by the Alpha , I Became the Pack's Queen 93.5 % Chapter 30 Maximus didn't brush her off this time . He answered , " Yeah . He wants to see you . " Hearing this , Maisie jumped with excitement . " Yay ! I haven't seen Grandfather in forever . I miss him . " Warwick especially doted on Maisie . Whatever delicious snacks or fun toys she wanted , she got . That was exactly why he didn't take Maisie back often . Seeing how excited Maisie was , Maximus decided to be upfront with her. " Your mom's coming back with us too . " Hearing that . Maisie's face immediately fell . " Then I don't wanna go anymore . " Maximus didn't want to force her , so he used Warwick as leverage . " If you don't go back , Grandfather will be really sad . " Hearing that . Maisie's heart softened . " Fine , " she said . " I'll go back with you , Daddy . " Maximus smiled faintly and said nothing more . After a while , Maximus called Calista . He rarely reached out to anyone first , and he hadn't even saved her number - he had to search by the last few digits . The call connected almost instantly . " What ? " Calista's voice carried a hint of impatience . Maximus paused before answering . " Warwick wants us at Gray Manor tonight . He says he wants to see Maisie and you . " When Maximus spoke , Calista was driving . She was quiet for a moment before responding , her voice tight . " Got it . " ( 0 ) ( 0 )