Fate of the Fallen (The Lost Royals Saga Book 5) by Rachel Jonas

Author:Rachel Jonas [Jonas, Rachel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-09-13T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Liam

Everyone showed up. And I do mean everyone.

The only members of the clan missing were the Stokes family, including Roz, Chris and Lucas who’d joined the hunt for Nick. The Elders were, of course, also not in attendance, which had been by design. It was crucial that we got our message across to the entire body of lycans here in Seaton Falls, but equally crucial that no member of the High Council be aware of our gathering.

The flames of tall torches carved out a path among the trees. They were all that illuminated the space. Our family stood at the center of a circle, one composed of twenty large, Kevlar chests, each stocked with the weapons the witches had laced with magic. In preparation for tonight, several of us had gone to the artillery stations where they’d been stored, scattered about the woods, and brought them here. This rally seemed like the perfect time to arm the people, give them a sense of security. Until now, they’d only been given the Council’s word. Tonight, they’d be given more. They’d be given weapons, something tangible to ensure their safety.

Despite the massive crowd, it was eerily quiet, much like the chamber before a Council meeting commenced. I suppose that was an indication that this event was being treated with similar respect—a good sign.

Beside me, Evangeline breathed deep. Her brothers, Beth, Elise and Dallas all stood directly behind us, all with mixed emotions about her being front and center tonight. I admit, I might have been on the fence about it myself. However, the decision, just like all decisions concerning her life, was hers to choose.

“The sooner we get through this, the better,” Declan said, leaning in so no one heard his thoughts but me.

I couldn’t have agreed more, but did my best not to let it show.

With Nick’s whereabouts still unknown, being out in the open like this wasn’t ideal, but over the course of a few days, Evangeline had been different, less willing to let fear rule her. I’d witnessed her suddenly embracing her past—who she was in relation to who she still is—with open arms. The dreams were either the cause or a byproduct of this change, but I was certain the two were somehow related. It was almost as though, the old and new versions of her were beginning to collide.

She exhaled sharply again and glanced up toward me for reassurance. This one act required so much courage, causing pride to swell in my chest as she stepped forward to speak.

Each set of eyes focused intently on her. Some knew exactly who she was, others seemed bewildered. Still, they all likely sensed her authority because lycans were hardwired to instinctively feel the chain of command.

She stood in silence at first, but then opened her mouth and addressed the people.

Her people.

“Good evening,” she began, her voice sounding small. “I know most of you don’t really know who I am, but my name’s Evie. My father’s name was Noah and he was ruler of the original lycan clan that haled from Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

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