The Four Beta Brothers – Chapter 47
JUNIPER
I held onto Axel’s waist as he drove through the streets, weaving in and out of traffic. The chilly wind brushed against my neck, and I wished I had a heavier jacket to combat the cold.
Axel continued down a road that hardly had any cars on it. It was a single lane highway on either side, and pine trees towered over us on either side of the street. I had taken this route a handful of times during the summer with Moira and her friends. If we continued on this path, we would end up at a large lake.
was at least an hour away from the school, but I didn’t mind the time it took. It was the weekend, and I had nothing else going on for the re
ateful for the silence, because it allowed me to process what had just happened.
and the thought of losing him had been more than I could bear. Then he started accusing me of sleeping with Ethan.
a connection with his brothers, he would never fully trust me, and I would end up miserable every time his jealousy got the best of him.
rt me. I should’ve known better. After the way he got mad when he found out from Nathan that Moira’s friends attacked me, I should’ve known there was another side to him. He accused me of keeping secrets then, and now I wondered if he ever
o know. However, I also believed that his jealousy was a monster that would tear me apart if I let it.
nce, taking us on a path I had never gone on. The road he turned on wasn’t paved, and even though he took the road slowly, the motorcycle bumped up and down. I squeezed Axel’s chest until my ar
r it. I wanted to slap him for laughing at my fear, but I didn’t want to r
had been installed ages ago. Below the edge, there was a perfect view of the lake. The water was bright blue, reminiscent of all of the Burrell brother’s eyes, depending on what part of the lake I was looking at.
unknown depths was like Ethan’s eyes. The side of the lake reflected the color of the green pine trees that mixed with the blue of the water, creating the stormy blue I saw in Axel. Then there was a spot at the far end where fishing boats were set up. The water wasn’t as deep, shimmering just like Asher’s eyes.
better off without him, my eyes welled with tears, knowing it was over between the two of us.
lug my ears if you want, but I won’t judge.”
really cry, it wouldn’t stop.
boyfriend I had only been dating for a short while.
he was so quick to accuse me of cheating. I don’t think he ever trusted me, but if that’s true, why did he want to date me?
ood guy, but he has always been in second place to Ethan, no matter how hard he worked. He has never felt good enough, so it scared him when he saw us getting closer.”
tears and snot stained Axel’s shirt. If he noticed, he didn’t seem to care.
el’s voice raised with surpri
shirt and lost it. He didn’t even give me a chance to explain.”
osely. He stroked my hair trying to soothe me as quiet sobs continued to escape my lips.
words hurt more than anything Moira ever did to me. I just feel like I messed up and did nothing wrong all at the same time, and I feel like it’s all my fault. Ashe
s uncalled for. Asher might be a good person, but even the best people can make the worst mistakes.”
easier.
between. You are light and joy and laughter. You are the best person I know, and you don’t have to settle for someone who doesn’t treat you right.” Axel smiled at me, but his eyes he
And even as he admitted to wanting me to choose him, he still told me to choose his brother, because he wanted to put my happiness first.
to be with because he was sweet and caring, and he made me feel safe, but I wanted so much more than that. I wanted someone wh
ust like Axel.
stand why it took Asher treating me so terribly to realize that Axel was the better choice. Even now, he didn’t disparage Asher. He still called his brother a good guy who made
hold back anymore. I threw my arms around Axel’s neck and
e into him and have him touch every part of me.
grabbing my hands to stop me.
Not like this