Axel’s POV
The rain had been pounding for hours, beating against the roof like war drums.
I had just gotten back from the hospital with Gwen, my whole head still tumoring around with the trouble she had made.
She had refused treatment and I had been forced to stay by her side to keep things from getting out of control.
I couldn’t let word spread that someone connected to me was admitted, not when we already had enough gossip about me and my pack floating around.
The drive home was miserable. The roads were half-flooded, traffic barely moving, and every flash of lightning made my wolf restless. By the time I finally stepped into my mansion, I was soaked through and exhausted.
Simone helped settle Gwen into the guest room. I had just dropped onto the couch when Aunt Diane came downsta
