The Four Beta Brothers – Chapter 59
JUNIPER
“You lied to me,” I said, shaking as I stared into Axel’s eyes.
His brows furrowed. “About what?”
Even if I was upset that he didn’t tell me how badly he was hurt, I never wanted to let him go.
am fine.” He smiled, but he couldn’t hide his wi
because of the ache in my lungs.
s voice was soft. “Come here.” He motioned for me to get into the bed with him, and I didn’t hesitat
, and he wrapped his arm around me, kissing my forehead in the process.
“I’m sorry I lied to you. I didn’t know how dangerous it was to stay there. If there were other hunters around, and if they came after us, I knew I couldn’t protect you. I just wanted us to get out of there as fast as possible, and I didn’t want to worry you.” His voice was soothing as he spoke, and I knew he didn’t
can handle the truth. I’m not as weak as you think.”
, since he was the one injured, but I couldn’t help it.
u.” I pushed myself up, so I was sitting on the bed. “I need you to promise me something else.”
nything.”
on’t die. I need you to stay alive.”
’re not immortal.”
t I was asking wasn’t logical. I knew death was a part of life, but I was tired
ETHAN
Juniper curled against Axel. It didn’t take a genius to see the way s
n’t afford a scandal like that, so I held back my feelings.
older brother.
l and Juniper to rest. They both needed it, and I had other things to handle.
und, they were either bickering or laughing.
’s a re
if he was avoiding Juniper or both of them. Did he smell Axel on her the way I did? Did he realize that it was more than just his blood on her?
me to know what transpired between them. I could see it on her face, the way she looked absolutely broken, kno
thought off, knowing it didn’t matter anyway.
Nathan. “I spoke to Father. He is ordering the alpha of the closest pack to send a group of warriors to assist with our investigation. He want
me. “Wait, why am I being left out of
e to watch over Axel while he recovers,” I said simply. The second statement wasn’t true. Our father showed almost no concern for Axel, which wasn’t surprising. He wrote Axel off a long time ago. He didn’t need him, because I was the next heir to the beta title, Asher was right behind me, and Nathan was the
star to get hurt. It’s not fair.” He slumped back and crossed his arms.
ng sessions, saying he would never lead, so it didn’t matter.
him as anything other than a child.
n official business for at least a day, possibly more. They’ll excuse your absences, and you’ll be able to make up any work you missed,” I said.
y with Axel.
ld find when we looked into the werewolf hunters, and I wasn’t going to put my brother in a dangerous situation if he wasn’t ready.
was to tell him not to come, but I feared it was too late for that.
I can replace him if you’re worried,”
ad. “That’s an even worse idea.”
an it.
ting to change that. Father never wanted Juniper in our lives, but here she was, growing more intertwined with us each day. No matter what our father did, he would never be able to pull us away from Juniper w
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his situation.” Ethan zipped up his bag, and it wouldn’t be long before he le
ave you faced werewolf
othing to worry about. I know what I’m getting myself into.”
to a higher level.
back without a gunshot wound, please.”
also welcome to stay here with Axel for as long as you’d like.”
y room, I gave up, thinking it was futile. I had no idea Ethan had put in a request like
e liked to get through the red tape. I’m sorry it took so long.”
able to do that. Thank you so much!”
“You’re very welcome. The paperwork is on the table for you when you want it.’
be doing.
ade eye contact. He tore his gaze away, looking at his brother instead. “Ready?”
ay safe.”
apped his head toward me. His eyes were wide, and then he relaxed. He gave a quick nod, and then he and Ethan left.
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