When Zanda and I walked into the dining room for breakfast, I looked around the tables to find Axel, who was quietly eating alone, at the back of the dining room, trying to keep himself small and hidden. It broke up heart, and I looked up at my mate. ''I'm going to eat with Axel today'' I warned him, and his reaction was exactly what I expected. His eyes darkened, and he grabbed my arm, as I went to walk off. ''No, you are not'' He said angrily through gritted teeth, and making sure to keep his voice low. ''I wasn't asking'' I growled and ripped my arm free ''He is family, and if you want me, then you have to accept that I won't abandon family'' ''Really?'' He shot back ''How are things with you and Rebecca or you and Bas?'' I growled angrily and shoved him, which made a few pack mem

