Axle's Secret

Loving her is easy.
Leaving her, inevitable.

I was sixteen when we met. The moment our eyes collided, I knew. Ember was made to be mine. But I can’t have her. Because the secret that’s tearing me apart will destroy her too.

When we meet again, I’m instantly drawn to her. Every touch, every look, every smile pulls me closer. And all the while, I know she wouldn’t touch me, smile at me, or love me if she knew the truth.

The deeper I fall, the harder it is to keep lying to her. And when an old friend, desperate to protect my secret, threatens Ember’s life, I’m forced to make a choice. Do I tell her or do I run?