Chapter Thirty-Five
Jaxon went deer-in-headlights still. He held his breath as three pairs of eyes stared back at him with a mixture of shock and surprise. But no pity. Thank god, no pity. His stomach lurched violently. Protesting the fact that he hadn't consumed anything since last night except coffee. "Guys, say something?" His eyes landed on Robbie first.
Robbie dragged a hand through his hair and turned away, walking half-a-dozen paces, then turned around and marched back, mouth opening and closing. Jaxon risked a look at CiCi and Jeanine next. Their gazes were like a knife to the heart. Equal parts pain and empathy. CiCi looked away first. Jaxon tried not to flinch.
A voice in his head began to scream on repeat - Say something, say something.
Jax rubbed a hand across his face and
