190

AXEL

“You were just what?” Ashley asked again after waiting for an answer that I did not provide.

“I was just jealous. I was restless the moment I realized you would be with Axel all night. I felt left out. I was here all night, drowning in frustration. Ashley, I just…”

She pulled her hand from underneath mine and brought it up to my lips, “Carson, just let it…”

I shook my head and turned my face from her. Her finger fell off my lips, “I have to fix this now,” I said with a heavy breath, “please, listen to me.”

She nodded and held my eyes.

“Maybe I have not been doing a good job showing it, but honestly Ashley, you mean so much to me. I have always looked out for you.”

I paused and took a deep breath.

“Way before we became mates, I was always interested in making life easier for you,” I paused when she looked at me questioningly.

“I don't think I noticed you doing anything to make my life easier. You and your brothers were always working together to frustrate me.”

“That was what it lo