JUNIPER
I pushed the door to Ethan’s bedroom open, and I was surprised to see Nathan sitting next to the bed, watching Axel carefully. Despite the consistent animosity he showed towards Axel, it was clear that, deep down, Nathan still cared about his older brother.
I closed the door behind me slowly and stayed by the door, not wanting to intrude on Nathan’s space.
He glanced over his shoulder, and when he saw me, his muscles seemed to melt. “It’s weird seeing Axel like this. He’s normally so rash. He’s always been so headstrong, so to see him so hurt…” His voice tightened, and he shook his head, sighing.
I leaned against the door for support. I was worn out from the day, but there was no other place to sit. “It’s not easy seeing the people you love hurt.”
“I don’t—” Nathan cut himsel
