Chapter 36: Axel's POV

My fingers drummed continuously on the wooden desk in front of me as I thought of the best approach I could take that wouldn't involve me mating with Violet.

I have been on it for days now but nothing came to mind.

Making her my mate was too high a status. She didn't deserve that much honor!

"Why? Because her parents are murderers? Or because you are too scared to admit it?" My wolf whispered.

I rolled my eyes and drummed harder on the desk. The rhythm helped to calm my nerves and ignore the voice of my wolf.

"Her parents are the ones who hurt...