When the cat comes out of the bag…
LEMON
I left Bentley in the hall outside his room and hastened to mine. I had to find something to tell me what was happening with Peach and Axel. Bentley was very determined that they hadn’t run off together, and I wanted to believe him. It made me wonder if he knew about the mate bond or not.
Once safely inside our room, I tried to think rationally. If Axel had a reason for disappearing without telling me, it had to be serious. He was always worried about keeping me safe. Until now, it had never included lying to me or keeping things from me, but maybe he needed to?
I started my hunt around the kitchenette and living room. I turned the couches out, removing the cushions and pillows until I was satisfied that nothing was hidden beneath them. I even
