Having Lucy around to help with Ava was having a positive effect on her. Not only was she confiding in me but she was also confiding in Lucy. There is still a long way to go but little steps are better than none.

"Jaxon, can I talk to you?" Kayden's voice fills my office.

I was just about to start working so he came at a good time.

"What's up?" I say, my hands organising my desk.

"Why is Ava so scared of me? I haven't done anything."

I sigh and look up to my beta, shrugging before looking back over my desk. "I don't know Kayden, I don't want...