Hunted Hybrid – Aegis War Saga 1
Chapter 115
Elowen POV
The war room buzzed with low conversation, maps glowing under enchanted lights, and the weight of what we were all facing pressing thick in the air. I stood near the head of the long stone table, surrounded by my circle, my allies, and the leaders of the strongest magical forces on the continent.
The royal bears, King Halrik, Luna Nira, and Bram, who refused to be more than two inches from my side.
The coven, with Isolde and Alaric flanking their inner circle of eight, every one of them pulsing with boosted magic from the Earth Goddess.
And then my people. My heart.Taya and Rylen. Jace and Amaris. Daxon. Ashrian. Lachlan,
I cleared my throat, and everyone fell silent. No pressure or anything. “I had a dream,” I started, my voice steady despite the emotion coiled in my gut. “But not just a dream, a vision. A meeting.”
I glanced around the room, locking eyes with each person. “The Moon Goddess and the Earth Goddess came to me together. That’s never happened before, and honestly? It rocked me.”
Lyssira stirred with a low hum in the back of my mind, giving me strength. “Tell them, little moon. This is what we were born for.”
“They said our worship, our belief, is giving them strength. Enough that they can now influence things in this realm again. But it’s not enough.” I stepped forward, placing both hands on the stone table. “They need temples. Places of power, of reverence. Like in the old days, before magic was pushed into hiding.”
Isolde gasped softly, her hand pressing to her chest.
I nodded to her. “The Earth Goddess wants a temple built within the forest, living, breathing, woven with her spirit. The Moon Goddess wants hers under the open sky, in stone and crystal, where her light can reach.”
Without hesitation, Isolde turned to one of her mages. “Take five of our best an begin at once. Split into two crews. The forest tae the east, an the cliffs near the northern rise. We’ll have both temples started by nightfall.”
Magic flared around the table as mages rose, nodding and heading off to make it happen.
“Also,” I added, lifting my chin, “the witches and mages need proper quarters. You can’t keep sleeping in tents like it’s some kind of goddamn festival.”
Alaric chuckled and Isolde smirked. “Och, we were already plannin‘ on settin‘ up a wee village. The land called tae us when we arrived. We’ll raise homes from the forest itself, quiet, safe, hidden, and powerful.”
“Good,” I said, exhaling slowly. “Because we’re going to need everyone ready. Including another potential ally.”
Daxon leaned forward. “The fae.”
I nodded again. “Yeah. The fae. They’ve stayed out of this so far, but they’re ancient. Powerful. And whether they like it or not, I’m half- fae. My mother is imprisoned in that realm for loving a werewolf. If there’s even a chance they’ll help, I need to try.”
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A beat of silence stretched. Ashrian crossed his arms. “You’re not going alone.”
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“Obviously,” I scoffed. “I’m not stupid. I’ll need a team. And a way in. The portals are… tricky. But I think the Moon Goddess will guide us there when the time is right.”
Luna Nira nodded solemnly. “If you can secure the fae, it may just tip the scale.”
Bram growled low in his chest. “But if they harm you… I’ll burn their woods to ash.”
I turned, cupping his rough cheek. “Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that, Thundermaw.” His bear rumbled approval and didn’t let go of my
hand.
I faced the room again. “We’re gathering allies. Building a goddamn army. But more than that, we’re building a world worth saving.”
They all nodded, murmuring agreements. This was it.The war had already started. But now….We had gods on our side.
And I’d make sure we were damn well worthy of that honor.
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