His legs carried him as fast as they could, up the stairs and to the first floor. His heart was drumming in his ears, blinded by shock and panic. Something could have happened. She could be hurt. Axel went in the direction from which the voice came, turning the corner and stopping when he saw Maia standing a foot away from him. She was just standing there, pale as a rug, staring off at the source of her terror. His eyes followed the direction, coming upon a horrendous scene of her apartment door and the wall around it. His own eyes widened. Axel stepped towards her instantaneously, blocking her field of vision and leading her head to his chest. He turned them around, refusing to release her even when she struggled against him slightly. Who ever did this.. He will murder them. She wa

