“Axel comes into view, his harsh features softening as he finds my gaze. “Hey, princess. I know you probably hate us all and the idea of bonding with any of us isn’t on the top of your to do list right now. But I need you to be okay. I need you to send me one of those sassy smiles or to put me in my place when I’m being a prick. I’ve missed you. So much that I became a stubborn fuck who pushed everyone away when all I really wanted was the girl I fell in love with when we were kids.”