Chapter 40: The Battle

Rain began to pour down on us as we ran to the temple. Naomi and I led the charge. Lightning flashed the sky and thunder roared.

When we reached the outer rim of the meadow where the temple sat we stopped and ducked beneath the tree line.

" What is the plan?" Naomi asked.

" I'll go in and when I give the signal you rush in." I explained.

" And what exactly is the signal?"

" You will know when you see it." I said.

I looked out at all the men. All of them were nervous and scared, but they were also very determined to stop the coven. And so am I.

I took a deep breath then ran across the meadow and into the temple.

The walk to the arena was filled with fear. I peered around every corner waiting for someone to jump out and attack me but nobody came.

When I reached the arena the whole coven was sitting in their usual spots. Even my aunt who never showed a drop of malice was there, a glare of hatred in her eyes.

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