Axel did not get to stay long with Alice before he was called back to duty.
“I don’t understand….” Axel sighed with frustration.
“It doesn’t make any sense,” Corrine replied, showing frustration. “First, the fae are pulling back. Now the hybrids have pulled away. What is their plan?”
“I don’t know,” Axel groaned, rubbing his temples with the heel of each hand. “I have no idea what the hell is happening anymore.”
Corrine looked carefully at her son.
“Axel,” she called to him.
He groaned but did not look up at her.
“Sweetheart, you’ve barely slept since Alice left for Spring. Now she is back, and you still aren’t resting,” Corrine said sweetly, reaching her hand to gently pat his shoulder.
His only response was another sigh.
“Has Bell said when Alice will be able to come home?” Corrine asked.
“She won’t,” he replied, sitting back in his chair. “I have asked Alice to stay in the Safe Zone.”
