Axel grabbed her other arm, pinning her in place. "You're not going anywhere.”
Deepa glared at him, her eyes blazing.
"Let go of me," she hissed.
Axel's grip tightened. "I can't do that.”
"What's the matter?" she sneered. "Can't get off without my help?"
"I need you."
"You don't need shit."
"I need you. You're mine."
"Fuck you," she spat.
She tried to fight him, her fists hammering against his chest, her nails clawing at his face, but Axel refused to let her go.
He held her against the wall, his hands moving to her hips, his fingers digging into her flesh.
"You're not getting rid of me," he snarled, his nose pressing against her neck. "Not ever."
"Let go of me," she cried. "Right now."
"You're mine." His teeth grazed her throat. "You belong to me."
Axel contemplated biting down, until he was ripped from her body and hurled across the room.
Axel slammed against the wall, his breath leaving his lungs in a single painful burst. He hit the ground with a grunt, his head ringing, his vision blurring.
"Fuck," he hissed, struggling to his feet.
"Stay the fuck away from her," Ryan growled, his hands clenched into fists.
Axel looked at his brother, his vision slowly coming back into focus, until the bastard slammed a foot into Axel's ribs.
"You're a disgrace," Ryan hissed.
Axel coughed, his body doubling over as pain exploded through his torso.
Ryan didn't give him a chance to recover, his fist colliding with Axel's jaw, sending Axel sprawling to the carpet.
Axel groaned, blood filling his mouth. He coughed as Ryan landed several more punches on his body, knocking the wind from Axel’s lungs.
"Come on." Ryan took hold of Deepa's hand, quickly pulling her out of the room. “Let's go."
Axel watched helplessly as the two of them disappeared down the hall.
His body ached, his head throbbed, and it was a struggle to breathe.
He was angry, furious, livid, but also disappointed in himself. He had a chance to make things right with Deepa, but he only fucked himself over like always.
Axel rolled onto his back, gripping his torso.
Perhaps this was what he deserved.
Chapter Eleven
