"If you ever want to find love again? Pro-tip, stop mind controlling people. It's a real turn off." He put up with so much of Hartley's anger, ambition and crazy messed up emotions and he always dealt or tried to deal. Then he used his power just once, just slightly and that was it for Axel. Knowing what he could do and how easily he could do it? Terrifying.

Turning back to Hartley, he smiled warmly and moved back over to him, reaching out to gently pull his hood back so he could actually look at his face. "You deserve better too, darling Hart. And you'll get it, I believe it'll work out for you. Trust me."