The uncertainty of what would happen when he returned gnawed at me the most. I went back inside, made my way upstairs to the bedroom, poured myself a drink, and settled into the chair in the corner.
I stayed there, lost in thought, until dawn began to break. Rising from my seat, I peered out the window, certain he would be at his usual spot just beyond the border, gazing down at the town. It was the place he had shown me the first night we met when he drove me back from Peter's pack. For some reason, I just knew he would be there.
I finally slipped into my heavy dressing gown and made my way downstairs for a cup of coffee. I told the staff not to worry about breakfast and gave them the day off. I wanted to avoid anyone being around when Axel returned; I couldn't let anyone get caught in
