Chapter 48 You Must Mark Your First Mate

• AXEL
• I drove into the palace feeling like a superstar. It had been a very long day after a lengthy business meeting with some clients. I had represented my dad and the deal pulled through. If it had gone any other way, I would not have heard the last of it.
• As I walked towards the front porch, I knew my mood was about to change. My brothers were outside with Ashley, discussing what I had no idea about.