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“I’m planning on it,” Aksel responds with a smirk.
Aksel outlines his plan and the rest of us add to it or tweak details until we all think it’s flawless.
“One last thing, how are we going to make the replica?” Griffyn asks.
“It would be easy with a mage,” Felix points out.
“I’m surprised they formed your team without a mage. If anything, they’re healers,” Rion says.
“The four of us clicked without one, and we did fine using the council’s mage,” Griffyn answers.
“Let’s ask Nic to make one for us. While we are at it, we should ask Aly and her mates if they know why Killian would want to destroy mate bonds. It rings a bell and I think it’s something they’ve mentioned to me before. We should utilize our resources in case it matters somehow,” I say.
“I don’t want to bring them into this,” Aksel responds immediately.
“I know you don’t, Aksel, but Aly is my best friend and I have complete faith that they will take our side when it comes down to it. They would protect even you once I tell them you’re all my mates.”
Aksel stares at me long and hard before giving a stiff nod.
“I trust you, Anna. If you trust them, then I’ll give them a chance. But I still hate Ashford.”
“You’re both leader types, you should get along.”
Griffyn rolls his eyes. “Aksel can’t get along with anyone.”
“He’s an acquired taste,” Rion adds with a grin.
“I think it would be better to talk in person. What if I invite them over? Maybe you would be more comfortable in our own space this time,” I suggest.
“I can cook dinner!” Rion offers.
I grin. “Sounds great!”
When I focus on Aksel he’s grimacing but tilts his chin very slightly and I’ll take that as an excited yes.
“I’ll call Aly after I do the dishes.”
I grab the plates from Rion and start washing them before he can. Of course, Felix swoops in and takes them from me, and pushes me away until he’s commandeered the sink and won’t listen to my protests.
“Go invite Aly over,” Felix says without turning around.
Rion and I walk upstairs together. I want to check in with him.
“Are you sure you’re okay with this plan, Rion? It can’t be easy to think of killing your brother.”
“Every day I was trapped in that state when I had awareness of my circumstances, I thought about this moment. He stole my life from me, Acushla. More importantly, he stole your life from you and he used me to do it. I want him gone from our lives so we can finally move forward, together.”
I wrap my arms tight around him and I’m not surprised when I feel a wet spot grow on his shirt under my cheek.
“Okay, let’s move forward together.”
We go our separate ways and I dial Aly’s number.
“Anna, hi!” Aly’s excited voice says down the line.
“How are you?”
“Enjoying summer, you?”
