Chapter 73- Lawler
Within a few minutes, I stand up and gesture that I am ready to go. “He knows all of the defenses in the Kingdom.” I am not expecting a reply when I speak, but I am granted one anyway. “He knows the ways of the Kingdom. He doesn’t know that we aren’t going to do things the way that he would expect you to. We are not going to use any of the strategies that he gave you or any of your successors.” Elnora smiles as she speaks. “What will we do?” Theo asks. “Sabastian’s plan, as good as it may be, is a death wish. I could see the possibility within his plan and came up with one of my own as I read his. He showed me the map of their Kingdom and where everyone is staying. My plan will work. Not only will it work, but it will also guarantee everyone is safe and brought home.” Her words are confident. “How are you so sure?” Theo asks again curiously. “I am going to make
Chapter 74- Elnora POVAfter my coffee this morning, I did the most disgusting thing a human can do; I sat on the toilet and read the journal. I flipped through page after page of the hand scrolled names, addresses, and passwords for each Queen that will be willing to help me in my current situation. My flipping of pages stops abruptly when I see an added note in blue ink that was clearly added well after the book was written. Lifting the book closer to my face, I squint to make out exactly what it says. “If a Witch is needed, find Harmony. She has offered her teachings to any who need it.” Looking over the name and location, I smile instantly. Finding the perfect time to tell Lawler that I found someone to help me I know will be difficult. How does one simply state that they found another witch and that I am going to go get help from them? I question myself as I finish my bathroo
Chapter 75- Elnora POVI can hear Lawler and Theo screaming. It takes me a few moments to regain my sight through the blanket of pain. My arm is torn and bleeding profusely. The creature that did this to me looks much like an upright Labrador retriever with fangs and long talons for fingers. It is advancing on the two of them, and I realize I am the only one who can stop it. I am already injured severely and if I go out protecting them, so be it. Struggling up onto my feet, I can feel my blood loss instantly. I grab a large stick and hold it out in the direction of the creature. “No! Down boy!” I demand. Immediately it turns around, and I have its attention. “Go!” I bark at it again. It lunges at me, and I quickly move from its grip. “You need to go. Go home. Go on now before I have to hurt you.” I am stern with my words, much like telling a stray to go away;
Chapter 76- Elnora POV“What do you mean one saved your life once?” I demand from him, and my crying automatically subsides. “Just as it sounds. Something bad had happened, one of the vampires was attacking me, and it came out and protected me from the vampire.” “So, what is it? A werewolf or something?” “No, nothing like that. They are really just a different breed of dog.” “That is not a breed of dog.” I decline his answer immediately. There is no way that creature was a breed of dog. “Maybe not at home, but here it is. What we once knew about the world has changed drastically already.” “We will talk about this more later.” I insist. He is confident in his words, and it makes me proud beyond measures. “Here we are,” Lawler announces as he returns to the room. “Oh, hello, boys. Did we wake you when w
Chapter 77- Elnora POV“Our Kingdom has been breached.” As expected, they gasp and look at each other, horrified. “We have locked down the Kingdom, and we have swept the Kingdom for anyone who doesn’t belong here. What is more, they took Sebastian.” “What can we do to help?” Hildi asks, stepping forward and giving me the box that I knew was coffee. “I have a plan, and I need your help.” “Anything.” They all mumble. “Once I tell you the plan, I need you to tell me how you would get around it. We need to make sure that there are no loopholes or voids in my plan.” “You want us to tell you what is wrong with your plan?” Leon asks, walking onto the porch with Theo and another man I have not met yet. “Yes, exactly, Leon. I need to know where in my plan others can get through. If you can get through, they can get through. I need you to help me fix this plan so we don’t
Chapter 78- Lawler POVElnora has been explaining her plan in precise detail for the past two hours. My head is beginning to spin from what she has planned. So many steps will need to be taken to insure that it is pulled off, but it looks like it will work. We will be able to save more than just Sabastian. “I am going to make some lunch for everyone. I will be back in a few moments.” I announce to get away and take a pause for a few moments. Never would I have thought that I would be planning the Kingdom’s next move with many townspeople. It is, without a doubt, my biggest mistake that I never knew that I had made. The people who live here love the Kingdom as much, if not more than I do. They are excellent at finding loopholes and assisting in ideas on helping make Elnora’s plan stronger. “Hey, do you have a mo
Chapter 79- Elnora POV“Thank you, everyone, for coming and helping us with this. You do not know how much it means to me that you allowed me to take you away from your daily activities. I will make it up to you all in some way.” I am so happy for such a wonderful group of people to be in my life at this moment. “You do not need to make it up to us. This is our home, and you are our Queen. We are honored to help whenever we can.” The young mom that had no babysitter I have learned her name is Lucy, and she is expecting her third child. A mom of three just like me. I see myself in her, and I am determined to help her in any way that I can.“Thank you, Lucy. I am honored to be your Queen and your friend.” I hug her goodbye and watch as she and the rest of the extras walk off the patio. “Oh, Hildi?” I call Hildi back momentarily. “Yes, Dear?” “Would it be ok if I stopped by later?” “You are alwa
Chapter 80- Elnora POV“I will always help family.” What does she mean? Before I have time to ask her what she means, I hear Lawler speaking to her. “We will wait for you to grab your belongings. You are welcome to stay the night if you so wish in case the afternoon gets away from you. It isn’t safe in the woods right now.” “Thank you for the kindness. I will be right back.” She gives him a slight bow in recognition of his status and walks away.As she walks to her house, I move to the stream and let my hand run over the water. “Are you ok?” Lawler asks me. “She said family, Lawler. Is she, my family?” I cannot look at him. I do not want to see the truth before he speaks it. “I don’t know. I didn’t move past your bloodline, but I will happily look into it and see if she is related to you if you desire.” “I need to know if I have any family.” “I will
Chapter 81- Elnora POV“There is no way you are my sister.” I can feel myself starting to panic. “You are my half-sister, that is. Sister, all the same.” “There is no way.” “There is. Let me show you a picture. Hang on.” I watch her impatiently as she rummages through her bag to retrieve what she is looking for. She pulls out a leather journal and opens it to the middle. Carefully taking a picture out, she looks at it, sighs, and hands it to me. “This picture was taken before they both died. It is my parents and me.” Her sadness radiates through me as I take the picture.My eyes absorb the picture and the smile on my father’s face. “He cheated on my mom,” I whisper as tears swell in my eyes. “It wasn’t like that.” “Can you explain it then?” “When you were three, your parents broke up for a year. Were you ever told that?” “Yes,&rdqu