Start A War Elle Thorpe Novels & Stories

His room is literally out of limits; whoever framed him would have to know the way around the four walls of the pack-house “I would never betray your father like that.” He says, and anger fills me. “I am sure you would, because you pushed him to start that war, best-friends. Huh?” I sneered, my voice dripping with venom. He stares at me with so much straightness, the layer of his dark eyes revealing more darkness. “I did not, Zeke. I never started the war.” The door is pushed open, and we all freeze when Madam Yv steps in, her steps are calculating as she walks towards Thane, eyes dark and scary.

That is a declaration of war. *****************************************

But the war against Marcella? Was just getting started.

“She was always carrying it.” Elara returned by midnight. Soaked in sweat. Eyes red. Her hands trembled. “Prepare the wolves,” she said. Kael stood. “Are we going to war?” Elara nodded, but her voice was softer and colder. More ancient. “We’re not going to war,” she said. “We’re going to reclaim the gods.”

We held there—locked, strained, eyes burning into each other’s souls, each one daring the other to fall first. The real war had begun. And it was just getting started.

“Whatever happens, we protect her. No prophecy claims her without a fight.” A flash of light burst between us, sharp and searing. Pain, hope, and fear collided in an impossible instant. I tightened my grip on Elira. One thing was certain: nothing would ever be the same. The wind howled, carrying whispers of battles yet to come. The first move had been made. The real war for the future had begun, and we were standing in its path.

“I will fight with my last breath to protect you and the children. No one will take you from me, Elise. Not while I still stand.” Tears stung my eyes. I nodded, pressing my forehead against his chest. “And I’ll fight too. I won’t let her destroy us, Ferris. Not now, not ever.” Before he could answer, the door burst open. Sophia stepped in. her face was pale. “The war has begun,” she said.. My heart clenched. There was no more time.

The real war starts now. With gratitude, Gigi Grey.

Faster than planned. The war starts now.

There is no stopping that war. ******************************************