CHAPTER 69 Family 

  Solaine's POV

  I'm not quite sure what just happened, but it seems like I allowed Axel to kiss me. And it's the worst thing that I have done. I strongly dislike him in a romantic way, I regret giving him any hope. I could never have a romantic relationship with someone who could be my sibling.

  I made a solemn vow to myself, swearing that I would never repeat that mistake. Yet, here I am, inexplicably drawn back into its clutches once more. I replicated the exact actions that Xander once inflicted upon me. He allowed me to pour my heart out to him, fully aware that his feelings for me were not reciprocated. I want to ensure that Axel doesn't experience those emotions.

  I want to ensure that he doesn't perceive me as deceiving him by the end of the day. I don't want him to believe that I am gradually projecting my trauma onto him.