The Blood Moon Twins – Chapter 143

CAULDER

“Don’t go,” Rido said, clinging to Harper’s leg.

It was just before sunrise, and we were preparing to take the long journey to the camp Cain had set up for us. His army was closer to the spot we wanted the fight to happen, so he offered to make sure it was prepared ahead of time. The journey would be long with how many werewolves we were transporting for the war, but the travel time would be worth it.

ck, and the warriors Cain was providing for us. I prayed it would be enough to take out our enemies. We were the front line of a larger possible war, and if we failed to stop Draven and Winslow, the rest of the werewolves would quickly see just how serious we were.

act. However, I would be lying if I said I was a little jealous. I hadn’t been able to spend as much one on one time with my mate as I wanted.

repeated. “You won’t co

ease the child’s fears. I shared the same ones, so I knew how he was feeling. “I promise I’ll do everything in my power

l. “Make sure you rip Draven’s throat out with your claws and not that other stuff you have. Your magic won’t work on him.”

ll,” I said confiden

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REMY

ling the full day, everyone was exhausted. I hoped it would allow everyone to rest well tonight. It was our last night of peace before the Blood Moon dripped its red color on the land, soaking the ground with blood. One more night, and then we would have to fight like hell for everything we bel

o a prophecy.

weaker and hold themselves on a pedestal above everyone they deemed below them.

one in the same. The biggest difference was that Winslow had spent his time spinning tales to convince my family to work for him, while Draven murdered and manipulated to take what he thought he d

ted it to steep. Anger empowered us, and tomorrow night we needed all of the power we could get if we were going to face enemies that very well might have been stronger than us.

understanding as he sensed my own anger brewing. We had to give ever

d as Cain led us around the makeshift camp he had set up in preparation for our numbers.

ly fight in, though.”

st long on a battlefield.

cil of Magic as we agreed upon.” He looked at my mom, who had been silent during the tour.

Winslow respo

other council members who deigned to show up–although I’m confident the rest of them will hide in their bunkers while their lackeys risk their lives for their leaders.”

ey could use the moment to attack us.”

disgrace tradition if they did,” Cain said simply.

. If we walk onto that battlefield to have a conversation with them, Draven will use it as an opportunity to

l be no weaker than if someone else perished there.” Cain was calm as he spoke. He had thought about this a lot. “Besides, I still have some tricks up my sleeve.”

respond. “You shouldn’t go there alone.”

ill be with me. Ideally, he’ll be able to shift me out of there if the others try someth

ere with you, too” my mom said. “I’m the one Winslow is truly mad at.”

reason, but I have known him for a long time. If anyone has a chance to negotiate and convince him to stop this madness before it turns into something worse, it’s me.”

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CAULDER

ong day. Almost everyone had retired to their tents, including Harper. I told her I would join her in a little bit. I just needed some fresh ai

on me. This was my last chance for a moment of peace, and I wanted to use it to try to communicate with my wolf.

e went to war tomorrow, I wanted to figure out how to communicate with my wolf. I needed to be able to summon every ounce of strength from my wolf and familiar if I was going to make it out alive.

full moon. Everything seemed so clear and so much more out here. There were no city lights of any kind blocking out the dense night sky. It was more peaceful than I ever could have imagined, and I wished I c

. That was what I would be fighting for on the battlefield tomorrow. That, and my family.

eyes and took in the scent of pine and sap from the trees n

you to summon every ounce of your strength and give everything to the fight. We have to win. There is no other choice. We either win or doom all werewolves.”

placing on my wolf was a lot, but it was the same pressure I was feeling. I was

s looked kind. He was proud as he stared at me, and there was no question in my mind, wondering if that was my wolf.

ng for you, Caulder.”