CHAPTER 38

"Axel." Tessa took off her armor.

"What's wrong?" Axel saw Tessa's face turn serious.

"I have something to tell you." Tessa looked into Axel's eyes, She was hesitant to say this until Tessa had trouble swallowing her saliva.

"I'll listen, is the problem serious enough?" Axel turned his body to face Tessa holding Tessa's hand, Axel couldn't wait to hear what Tessa had to say.

Tessa was hesitant to say that she should end this relationship. Tessa didn't want to be Axel's bed partner anymore, she didn't want to play too deep and ruin everything.

"I want it to be over, Axel."

"What's over, Tessa?" Axel was again confused by Tessa's words.

"Everything...everything Axel." Tessa lowered her face; she couldn't say it.

"No."

"I want it to be over, Axel, I don't want to be your secretary, and I don't want to be your bed partner anymore." Tessa lifted her face as tears welled up in her eyes.

"Baby, are you okay?" Axel was still trying to think positively about Tessa's sudden desire to end their