Alicia's POV

I turned to Axel, shock and emotion swirling within me. He raised his hand slightly, and a fierce group of werewolves lined up before me, ready to obey. In that moment, I felt an immense power coursing through my veins.

Once again, Axel had come to my rescue. With his support, I now had the courage to stand up to Blake.

It was hard to articulate my feelings; I was overwhelmed and a bit confused. Why did Axel keep helping me? I didn't think I deserved it. Did we ...