Chapter Twenty-Two
“What is it going to take for you to take me seriously? Settling down with a wife of your choosing?” Adrenaline surged through Axel as he paced in front of his father. Why did Eddie have to be so damned stubborn? Eddie refused to acknowledge that the ranch was sliding nearer and nearer to the redline. Instead, he clung to an outdated idea of success.
“Settling down would be a start. It’s time for you and Gunn both to demonstrate your commitment to growing our legacy.”
Axel fisted a hand at his side. “And what are you going to do if I don’t? Shun me the way you did Uncle Monty?
Eddie’s face grew red. “Don’t push me, son. You don’t know nothin’ about Monty. I don’t take kindly to people threatening me. Not then, and not now.”
Axel’s neck grew hot. He wanted to punch s
