Chapter 247 – To War

Ella

I’m dying. The strength and determination it requires to stay serious in the face of Kieran’s announcement is staggering. I want nothing more than to roll on the floor laughing, but something tells me that doing so would undermine this victory.

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I can feel Sinclair’s mirth through our bond, though he looks as cool and intimidating as ever. You brilliant, devious, glorious little minx! His voice sounds in my mind, full of all the laughter missing from his face.

I send him an elated giggle in return. The only thing better than getting to see how embarrassed he is by that delivery, is knowing that Damon is getting the blame. I share, my pulse racing with excitement. You notice Kieran didn’t tell him no? He asked about strategy and ‘didn’t commit’, but he never refused him… how much do you want to bet he was genuinely considering the option before getting so mercilessly insulted?

I know. Sinclair confirms, positively glowing with pride. I think your prank just stole a powerful ally right out from under Damon’s nose, trouble. I have no doubt Kieran was tempted and just needed to confirm it was a safe bet… but he’ll never work with Damon now.

No wonder he was in such an odd mood today. I reflect, wishing this dinner would end so we can go celebrate.

most difficult sell – if he’s on board it’s only a matter of

He begins, giving the other wolf a piercing look. “But I cannot fault the conclusion at which you have arrived. I was inclined to lend my support to this

evidence of the Goddess’s wishes for our future, but you are more than that too, because

admired your dedication to your people, as well as your unflagging principles. But meeting you, seeing your strength and feeling the magnitude of your power first hand, has been a humbling and heartening experience. I’m certain I have never,

pressure or manipulate us despite the urgency of your campaign, you have only worked

and your Luna, the things we have seen and the stories we have

people such torment is not fit to lead. Any Alpha who would risk the existence of all shifters by breaking the

turn on his allies as soon as his enemies are defeated. And when that time comes,

in revolting detail, and I for one have no intention of letting him spread that nightmare any farther than he’s already managed. We must do whatever is in our power to defeat him, so I too pledge my allegiance to Dominic and Ella, and I charge any Alpha who would refuse to do the

one, each wolf declaring his commitment to defeating Damon. Soon Sinclair, Gabriel, Roger, Henry and I are the only ones seated, and I think we’re all a little surprised by the sudden wave of support. I suppose this has been building all along and it’s just been difficult to read because of their expert poker faces, but then again, maybe today

suffering and remain unmoved. Maybe they were waiting for Kieran to choose a side first, so that they wouldn’t be alone if they refused to help… maybe a simple

kind of stole my thunder, Ethan.” The group laughs heartily, and Sinclair gracefully rises, buttoning his suit jacket as he raises his glass. “I must admit I’m incredibly moved by your support. I’m infinitely grateful to have your allegiance,

than us – than our pack and our people. I wish that wasn’t the case. I wish that Damon was not the monster he is, that he was

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