We Go Up Novels & Stories

he said. “You're welcome,” I replied, starting to back away a little, needing space because of the incredible heat building between us. “We need to make our way upstairs,” I called out, referring to the meeting with my parents, Bella’s, and Zayla’s parents. However, without Liam to help us figure things out, I thought this was the best course of action. I wouldn’t let Zayla and Bella know just yet. Alex agreed reluctantly, and I grabbed his hand as we headed upstairs, tingling shooting straight up our arms. Alex sighed contentedly, which brought a smile to my face.

Let them all come. Because I will be waiting. And I will not lose. Not Anika. Not the pups. Not us. I growl again, deep in Corbin’s chest, and this time he doesn’t stop me. He nods slightly. “Let’s end this,” he says. And gods help whoever stands in our way.

To which Anton says, "Ditto sis." "Guys we can't go backwards only forward. Let's go be our best selves and try to stay positive." "As you wish," Kalel says as he turns to me and gently pulls my veil over my face before we start down the stairs towards the festivities. Miranda's arm linked in with Antons as they walk in front of us.

MIRA POV “Where are we going.” “Up.” That was all he said. He had said it in Petra’s hallway when I came out with my coat and I had followed him to the pack building and through the side door that took the stairs and now we were going up and he had not added anything to up and I had not asked again.

We had to go up. “You ready for this?” asked Josh, taking another look up at the mountain as he took a quick sip from his water canteen. “I’ll never be ready for this.”

“We aren’t going to fight our way out are we?” “Of course not,” I said. “We’d last about ten seconds.” Their faces were a mixture of relief and confusion. “We’re going with Plan B.” “I get the feeling we aren’t going to like Plan B, either” said Maurice. “No one likes Plan B. That’s why it’s called Plan B. Time to go.” They stayed close behind me as we went up to the seventh floor. I didn’t know if the carpenters had figured out where we were yet, but I was hopeful we could make it up one flight of stairs without dying.

’ I ask Tristan. ‘I’m sure Reece and Eli will alert us if they need anything, and we can mobilize our warriors fairly quickly,’ he says. ‘I think it’s safe to take a few minutes to see what’s going on up there. I’m definitely hearing voices.’ ‘Me, too,’ I say. ‘Let’s go.’ We wind our way up the staircase toward the landing above. Whatever Gene is up to now, he’s not going to get away with it. *** *Kelly*

Whilst they were all feeling overjoyed and excited about this little trip, the two youngsters headed upstairs to discuss even further into this topic. “As I told you before, I knew my mom would be on board with it! Also, Harvey seemed just as enthusiastic about it, indeed we’re lucky about that huh?” Krist aforesaid in a loud voice, since he was in a good mood today. “It’s like a birthday wish coming true. So, yeah I am so excited!” Without really giving his words much though as he said it, Singto blurted out. “Hold on a moment, when is your birthday?”

“Let us get ready, kids, because we are going to the Sumoon as in the real Sumoon.” Garox and Etheal looked at each other and jumped in joy.

The next day, as the first rays of dawn broke through the horizon, our team gathered at the edge of the camp, ready to embark on our journey to the main stream. Brad stood by my side, his gaze focused and determined. The seriousness of the situation was etched on our faces as we exchanged a brief nod, silently acknowledging the mission ahead. With our backpacks filled with supplies and water containers, we set out on the uphill hike. The path was rugged and challenging, but the urgency of the situation pushed us forward. The air was cool and crisp, a refreshing contrast to the worries that plagued our minds.