Call Elise Novels & Stories

But because whenever she allowed herself a second to think about him, she was miserable, and perhaps it soothed her heart to think he would feel the same. The first thing she had to do was call the elements. They were absent ever since she set course to this new land, and now was time to call them back. There was a change in power dynamics they wouldn’t fail to notice, but hopefully would understand. She needed to know where he was and how to reach him but couldn’t simply go back there. He said it himself, the Council was on its way and she couldn’t risk getting trapped.

Her brow furrowed, lips parted slightly, like she was trying to place a forgotten puzzle piece. “Mom?” Lucas prompted. Elise raised a hand to silence him, her eyes locked in concentration. “That name…” she whispered. “I’ve heard that name before.” Lucas tilted his head. “What name?” She turned her attention to the secretary. “You said his last name is Weston, right?” “Yes, ma’am. Ryan Weston.” Elise’s gaze sharpened like a hawk spotting prey. She stood slowly, like realization was dawning on her. “I know that name. I know I’ve heard that name before.”

Elise stood near the center of the room. She turned when she heard my footsteps. For the first time in weeks, she did not look away. My heart stuttered. She looked… different. Stronger. Calmer. There was something steady in her gaze that made my breath catch. When her eyes met mine, something in my chest cracked open painfully. Elder Rovan gestured. “You may proceed.” Proceed where? Elise did not wait for me to ask. She turned and walked toward the inner chamber, the sacred space where no one else was permitted during mate trials. I followed her, my pulse hammering so loudly I was certain she could hear it.