Clash - Chapter 43

Elton -POV

"Belle isn't answering my call," I said, the worry about Eden gnawing at me. Venica tried to calm me. "Maybe she's just resting," she suggested. But waiting wasn't my style. I needed action. "Teleport to her place and bring her here," I urged.

Venica vanished, and I turned to Chief Fen. "Prepare for battle. We need to be ready." Anxiety surged through me, causing my fingers to thread through my hair. Changing our plan of attack from the Full Moon day was not what I'd anticipated.

Venica returned, her expression grave. "Belle wasn't home, but she left this letter," she said, handing it to me, anger evident in her eyes.

The note from Belle read, "I've found a way to break free from the Magic Contract with Venica. I can't support your methods any longer. You've gone too far in harming the Pack."

Anger bubbled up, and I shouted, "Traitor!" The paper in my hand ignited, turning to ash.

"We need to act now, Elton," Venica said determinedly. "I can help break the barrier." I