The Four Beta Brothers – Chapter 60

JUNIPER

“You should really be resting,” I said, taking the box of my things out of Axel’s hands. “You’re still recovering.”

Axel tried to take the box back, but I deftly avoided his attempt. He still moved slowly, and despite trying to hide it, he still winced when he moved the wrong way.

he insisted.

ed on Axel’s face made it clear the doctor was right.

ldn’t have even let you come with me. I’m

tried to harass you.” He had said that before, and while I appreciated it, it didn’t stop me from worrying a

p me updated and let me know they were okay. In fact, they may not have even been allowed to tell me, since it was an official investigation.

on I wanted to move my stuff, even though I planned on staying with Axel until he was fully healed.

go,” I said, knowing if I added any more to the box I was holding, either t

ng the room for anything.

ressure. I was worried I would accidentally hurt him if I kissed him too hard.

against my lips. His hand tangled in my hair, and he tilted my head

xel. I craved his touch, but the idea of hurting h

want Moira to walk in on us.”

ying I was going through.

couldn’t afford the full price of the dorm, so I decided to just accept what Ethan said as the truth, even if something about it felt off.

tead, it was all one big room with a bed in the corner, and a small kitchen on the other side. The room was completely furnished already, so there was no reason to move furniture, which made the process much easier.

m. I kept my pace slow, afraid Axel would feel more pain if we walked any f

relaxing evening by ourselves.” There was a sheen of sweat on Axel’s forehead, despite the

t you go back to Ethan’s apartment? I can meet you there when I’m done. It won’t take long.” I didn’t want Axel to overexert himself, even though I had been grat

ugh a little more.”

x. I will be fine, but I’m not sure you will be.” I stopped walking

y head at something behind me as his jaw shifted to the side. Conflict was etched in his face.

it back to the apartment at the same time as you,” I insisted when he didn’t respond.

ept that he needed to. “Okay. Don’t take too long.”

apped one arm around his good side, being careful not to squeeze him in our half-hug. “Message me when you get back to the apartment or if you need an

or a moment before letting me go.

ing by Axel’s side. It was the first time we were really separated since we went to the lake, and it was a strange feeling. While the connection had been there before I broke up with Asher, it was like it grew ten times stronger after spending the night together.

I never felt this ache when away from Asher. I missed him and wanted to spend time with him, but this was different. W

ed in a short time, and even though I wanted Axel by my side, it felt wrong to even think about him as my boyfriend when the breakup with Asher felt so wrong.

my thoughts as I reached the door to my former dorm. It was wide open, and voices rang out from inside. I recognized the voices instantly, making me hesitate to step inside. After a moment, I knew it was unavoidable, so I stepped across

darling!”

Miller. Alp

n eyes, yet Luna Miller had a sparkle to her that made her shine brighter than any other female in the room.

ng Moira where you were. She said you were off studying as usual. No wonder you are on track to be the

ding in the corner of the room. She shrank in the presence of her mother, and she looke

me, there was a chance all of this would stop.

all of the power.

drawing her parents’ attention. “If we leave now, we can miss the lunch rush.”

o join us for lunch?”

ve me was a dangerous one, and I knew if I agreed to lunch, she would only take it out on me later.

dn’t have to be ashamed of our daughter’s academics.”

I started leading the team.”

und herself, trying to make herself as small as possible. “Cheerleaders do a lot of w

venge for everything she had done to me. Two: I wouldn’t sink to her level. Three: her parents were the reason she hated me.

d about how the orphan child they brought in was doing so well under their guidance. I thrived on their praise, but I never saw how it crushed Moira in the process. No wond