AXEL
It had been weeks and still, there was no sign of Kaylee. Somehow, I’d survived each day without burning everything down. Partly because Alexandria had forced me back into the office, which turned out to be a good thing. Work kept me busy and sane, and some mornings it felt like the only reason I left the bed if I made it that far the night before.
I was a mess and I didn’t need anyone to tell me I looked the part as well. No one understood why Kaylee’s disappearance had affected me so badly and I wasn’t any closer to an answer. All I knew was that it felt as though I had a gaping hole in my chest.
My mood was foul and my tongue sharp. Most people avoided me, including my siblings and Samuel. However, on a good note, the family business was thriving as I pumped all my energy into
