TWENTY NINE

Axel

My heart was racing.

My shoulders were tense.

I inhaled, then exhaled. Inhaled again, then exhaled.

I adjusted my tie, then dug my hands in my pocket. I am finally able to step outside without Cheska pushing me around in a wheelchair. I could go for a run, workout, have sex, and be free. Prince Crivelli is back and ready to take on the world! But I'm afraid. What if they try to target me again? Still, there was nothing on the person that tried to kill me. I haven't even heard back from the detectives, and I refused to call him. Maybe they are right when they say it might be someone close to me. But who? All I have is continuous nightmares. I must watch my back now more than ever. "Be strong Prince. Everything is going to be just fine" I coax myself.

There was a soft knock on the door. I knew immediately that it was Cheska.

"Come in," I say in a cheery tone. I plastered a fake smile on my face. Trying to be nice to her is way harder than I thought. My lips are tempted to hurt