AXEL 

I had hurt her, caused her pain when I said that was the only thing I would never do. I had promised her in the car two years ago, and this is where we were. 

“I remember,” I whispered, leaning my forehead on hers. “I remember everything.”

How could I say I care about her, and yet I hurt her? What kind of monster was I? 

“Leave, Axel,” she said, turning her forehead away from mine and resting it on the table. 

Despite my actions, I couldn't ...