Chapter 1364
Lowell stood off to the side, his eyes already rimmed red.
He knew exactly what Axel was walking into with this trip to Mariana Land-it was a one-way ticket, a near-suicide mission.
But there was nothing he could do to stop him. Even if he tried, Axel wouldn’t let anyone hold him back. Until he pulled out that thorn in his side, he’d never find peace.
Lowell’s voice was rough with emotion.
“We’ll throw you a big party when you get back, all right? Just promise me, whatever happens-don’t be a hero. Your life comes first p>
Axel looked at him, nodded once. “Yeah p>
Elysia came over, helping Blossom limp along. Lowell quickly wiped his eyes, and Tarquin stubbed out his cigarette.
Elysia called out from a distance,
“Blossom twisted her ankle. We need to get it checked at the ER p>
Blossom looked at Axel with big, pleading eyes. She clearly hoped Axel would be the one to take her.
Tarquin glanced at Axel, asking,
“You’re heading back to the city, right? Mind giving Blossom a ride to the hospital p>
“Nope,” Axel replied flatly.
He turned and walked straight to his car, not sparing Blossom a glance or a word about her injury.
Blossom’s face crumpled,
“Hey, what’s your problem? I really hurt my ankle. It hurts like hell p>
Axel didn’t even look back. p>
Elysia frowned, but she couldn’t blame Axel. Matters of the heart were never that simple.
Just because Axel didn’t return Blossom’s feelings didn’t make him a bad guy.
Still, her heart ached for Blossom.
Love always made the one who fell first look so small.
Tarquin stepped in, “He’s got a long trip ahead, and he’s on a tight schedule p>
Blossom quickly asked, “Where’s he going p>
Tarquin hesitated, “Somewhere far away p>
Lowell couldn’t hold back, “Go say goodbye, Blossom. Wish him luck. Tell him to come back safe p>
Blossom saw the look on Lowell’s face and felt a jolt of dread.
She knew Axel worked as Tarquin’s personal security, always in the thick of some dangerous mess.
“He’s going on a job, isn’t he p>
Lowell replied, “Yes and no p>
Blossom frowned, “What’s that supposed to mean p>
Lowell sighed, “He’s got a job to do, but there’s personal business involved, too p>
Personal business?
Blossom’s nerves spiked. “Is it… is it really dangerous p>
Lowell didn’t nod or shake his head, but his red eyes said enough.
Blossom’s heart jumped into her throat. If even Lowell, usually tough as nails, was about to cry, it had to be bad.
She turned and hobbled as fast as she could after Axel.
Panting, she caught up to him at his car, grabbing the door handle.
“Where are you rushing off to p>
Axel was already in the driver’s seat, his voice icy, “None of your business p>
Blossom pressed, “When will you be back p>
Blossom puffed out her cheeks, trying to look fierce. “None of my business, huh? Well, if you won’t tell
me, I’ll just stick to you like glue! You can’t get rid of ne that easy-not with Elysta and Mr Bradford aroundy You wouldn’t dare!” s
Axel squeezed his brow, frustrated. “I don’t know when I’ll be back p>
Blossom shot back, “Then at least tell me where you’re going?” “Can’t say p>
“Is it dangerous p>
Axel’s lips pressed together. “I’m in a hurry p>
Blossom pouted, then slipped off
silver locket she always wore anet
little horseshoe charm for
good
luck-and pressed it into his hand. s
“Take this, okay? Keep it with you. For good luck p>
Axel tried to hand it back, but she forced it on him.
“If you don’t take it, I’m not letting you leave p>
He sat there, stony-faced, silent for a long moment before finally muttering,
“I told you before I don’t like you p>
Blossom sniffled, “Can’t we at least be friends p>
Axel: p>
Her eyes shone with tears.
“Just takeat, please. I won’t bug you to like me anymore. I’ll even think e
about.. about moving on But let me do this, okay?” s