Axel's POV.
My mind was in knots, twisted by worry as I sat in the living room with my brothers. Every second that ticked by felt heavier, the silence between us sharp enough to cut through. Ryder paced across the room, his jaw clenched and eyes narrowed, while Kade sat slouched, his foot tapping against the floor in restless rhythm. The tension in the room was thick; none of us wanted to say what we were all thinking.
"She’s scared of us," Kade finally muttered, breaking the silence. His voice was low, almost ashamed, and it hit hard.
I ran a hand down my face, leaning forward on my knees. "You think I don’t know that?" My voice came out sharper than I intended, but I couldn’t help it. The image of Rina flinching, backing away from me, haunted every thought. We’d crossed a line, and no
