Chapter 20: Plans

“What?” I say. Axel’s words are like a bucket of water trying to call my anger.

“I said let’s go get him.” He says again, reaching out and placing his hand on my shoulder.

“But I thought you were trying to avoid a war…”

“Jacob said they attacked you first.”

“Yes, but they assumed I was a rogue, and I didn’t announce I was a part of a pack. When they found out, they backed off. Plus, it’s an alpha’s word against mine.”

“If they attacked your mate, and he is your second chance mate, then they are knowingly killing one of my pack members.”

“But you said that…” I try to follow his meaning, but I fall short, too drained for my brain to work appropriately.

“I know what I said, Adriana. But no one knows your unique second chance mate situation, but a small group of people.”

I frown at him and cross my arms over my chest. He drops his arm and sighs heavily.

“Look, I’m sorry I didn’t tell you. I couldn’t until you brought it up.”

I roll my eyes. “But you could tell Liam?”

“Liam is your othe