Chapter 41

Racheal's POV

I sat on my bed, my heart pounding in my chest, as Alpha Axel took a seat opposite me. We had been through so much, our relationship strained by his past mistakes, but now he was here, offering a genuine apology.

"Racheal, I'm truly sorry for everything," he began, his voice filled with sincerity. "I should have listened to you, trusted you more. I let my pride and the expectations of others cloud my judgment. Will you please forgive me?"

I looked into his eyes, seeing the remorse and love reflected there. Taking a deep breath, I nodded and replied, "Axel, I forgive you. I've seen how much you've changed and how hard you've worked to set things right. We all make mistakes, but it's how we learn from them that truly matters."

A smile tugged at the corners of his lips, and in that moment, I knew we were on the path to healing.

His hand reached out towards mine, and when our fingers entwined, a rush of warmth and affection washed over me.

As if consumed by the intensity