Rina's POV.
I paced the secluded path behind the mansion, my fists clenched, my breathing sharp and uneven. The air around me felt heavy, like it was pressing down on me, amplifying the frustration boiling in my veins.
How could he? Axel, of all people…was supposed to be strong enough, grounded enough, to handle this without spiraling into chaos. But no. He’d let jealousy twist his judgment and drive him to attack his own brother, all because Kade had been the first.
‘He just lost control, Rina,’ Syl said gently, her voice nudging its way into my thoughts, trying to soothe me. ‘He’s hurting. You know he cares about you more than anything.’
I clenched my jaw, kicking a stray rock out of my way. ‘I’m not making excuses for him, Syl.’ My hands were still trembling from the power that had
