Bound to You

Accepting Apologies

(Axels' POV)

Deep in the cave I felt nothing whatsoever. So what if I'm in here, I was just being a brother. All I wanted for Rayne was someone better than Sorel. First time I saw him was at the meeting, but it was afar. Something triggered my wolf that told me he was not allowed in this clan, but no. My opinion was nothing to no one because no one ever listened to me. My whole life I wanted to protect my sister because she was the relative I had. Mother was murdered; father looks at me and just shakes his head, and Rayne. She's my life. When we were kids we trusted each other more than we did now. The death of our mother didn't affect us that much because we knew that we couldn't do anything to bring her back. I do think about her every day, but it is kind of hard from not seeing her in years. Rayne was six while I was five when it happened, but father didn't say a word to us for days. Thinking about the past was calming me down to the point where my stomach started growling, and realized what I had done to her and father. I felt really bad and wanted to apologize, but no one would listen to me. Rayne I really want to see you. Please come so I can apologize. I tried to send a link message to her, hoping she would show up.

(Rayne's POV)

So today me and Sorel were walking around in the house when I got a link message from Axel. I felt bad when I listened, because I've never heard Axel call for me before. I wanted to go see him too. Going there wasn't a problem, but telling Sorel made me swallow emptiness.

"Sorel I'm going to go see Axel. If you don't want to come that's fine."

"Your father wanted my help, so I'll see you later."

I couldn't tell if he was telling the truth, but I darted to the dungeon. Axel needed my help and I was going to be there. On my way there I saw a group of people talking about him which I wanted to know exactly what. In a way I was starting to realize I've been so mean to Axel. All he was doing was being a good brother. When I was standing right next to them, they instantly got quiet.

"What were you saying about my brother? Tell me or I will put all of you the dungeon as well."

"I say he deserves to stay there. All he does is cause trouble and make messes that we have to clean up," said a cocky blonde.

"What is your reason Alice?"

Alice didn't say anything nor did she do anything. Someone stood forward and told me what Alice had against Axel.

"I am sorry for all of this Rayne. Alice is just really pissed that Axel turned her down as a mate. I will take full responsibility for her actions. Please forgive us for what we said," Matthew said apologetically.

"Thank you for being out and honest Matthew. I will not punish you because you were straightforward."

After that little obstacle I went to the dungeon. I was happy that there were no guards around because that would just keep me from Axel. Axel must have heard me because he was at the entrance of the cave. He looked happy to see me, but at the same time upset. I sat next to the bars that separated us and talked with Axel to see what he wanted. He seemed very quiet and I wasn't sure how to start a conversation.

"Rayne, I'm really sorry for everything I did. I just realized hours ago what I did to you and father, and all I wanted was for you to be safe. Every time I go to father for something he just shakes his head and tells me to go elsewhere. You're the only person I have left Rayne, so please, please accept my apology." He begged.

I wanted to go in there to give him a hug, but I didn't have a key. Since I am a werewolf, I used my claw to pick the lock. This wasn't going to take long, but I wanted to stay longer than what was allowed. Holding Axel in my arms, felt like when we were kids. Not wanting to let him go, Axel pulled away with tears in his eyes.

"I know father is going to send me away, and I really don't want to. Can you please help me and convince him to let me stay?"

"I'll do it, but where is all of this coming from?"

"Well, ever since mother passed father doesn't really see me as a son anymore. I can see how he's not proud of me as a son in his eyes. I have never felt so much pain like this before and I really appreciate what you're doing for me."

I did not want Axel to leave now because he's not known for being this emotional. Thinking really hard to if I was going to regret this, I accepted his apology and attempt to talk to father. Something told me deep inside that I was up for blood, sweat, and tears. My gut even told me so, but I tried to ignore what was waiting for me. I told Axel that I'll talk to father, and get some people to help me out. Before I left I gave him one last squeeze, but when I let go of him Axel wrapped his arms around me.

"Rayne, why can't we act like we did as kids and hold each other? I miss that most about you," Axel said with a whimper.

"We can start right now, but I have to go if you want my help."

"Okay. Please come when you have the time. Bye sis."

I walked away feeling torn, and I did not know why. Why was this hurting me? So many things were going on through my head, and I couldn't concentrate on my way back home. I stumbled on a couple rocks and almost walked into every tree. This of all things was bothering me the most. I felt sorry for Axel and what he's going through. I wish he would talk and be more open to me. My head was down when I walked into Sorel. All I did was keep walking and find father. From the corner of my eye, I saw the look he gave me and felt bad about that too. I felt very determined to find father and consult him. One way or another Axel is going to stay in this pack whether father likes it or not. If not then I, myself, might regret doing something I don't like. The echo of father saying that gave me chills as I made my way to his office.