Chapter 62

Chapter 62

Axel looks torn. Theo is right, he does know something. He opens his mouth to speak and then frowns.

“I can't,” he sighs.

“Wow, so you do know something but won't tell us,” Theo huffs.

“No, you don't understand. I physically can't,” Axel rubs at his temples either from stress or a headache.

“Shit, you've been compelled not to tell us something,” Theo begins pacing, “I knew something wasn't right, I’m going to go and confront him,” Theo moves around me to leave but Axel steps in front of the door.

“No, not again,” Axel’s words are strained and he shakes his head.

“Fuck, I've been compelled too, haven't I?” Theo curses. “What about, Jose, has she been compelled?”

A bead of sweat forms on Axel’s brow and his breathing becomes faster.

“Theo stop, I think it’s hurting him to even ask, we need to find another way,” I take Axel’s hands in mine. “It's okay, breathe,” I tell him.

“Sorry, Axe, don't say anything else, you'll be okay soon,” Theo says and comes over to pat him on t