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41: Broken Twice

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Axel's POV

The hum of hospital machines and the sterile smell of antiseptic had faded into the background, but I could still feel the tension in the air as we left. My body was healing, but something was gnawing at me, something deeper than the bullet wound or the ache that lingered. It was the tension in Asher, the way he hadn’t relaxed even when the doctor gave me the all-clear. When he thought no one was watching, I could see it in the lines etched deep around his eyes.

The car ride back was quiet. Asher was sitting beside me, and Aiden was up front, focusing on the road, his usual chatter replaced by a heavy silence. I couldn’t ignore the feeling that something wasn’t right.

“Asher,” I said quietly when I couldn’t stand it any longer. “What’s going on?”

He didn’t look at me, just stared out the window, jaw clenched. “Nothing, Axel. You need to focus on resting and getting back to full health.”

I didn’t buy it, not for a second. “Asher, don’t give me that. I know you. You’re tense
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