Wicked War of Mine (Overworld Chronicles Book 9) (37 page)

BOOK: Wicked War of Mine (Overworld Chronicles Book 9)

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Shelton slapped my back. Bella kissed one cheek and Nightliss the other.

I walked over to the faction leaders, fighting back tears with every step. When I reached them, Thomas motioned me to stand by him and held up a large, golden, skeleton key. "I present you with this ceremonial key to the house, Justin."

I took it. "Thank you." I was so overwhelmed with emotion I didn't know what else to say.

Commander Taylor grinned. "I loved the look on Daelissa's face when you punched her bloody."

"Amen to that," Takei said.

Smiles broke out all around.

My smile faded. "I wish Elyssa could be here."

Thomas put a hand on my shoulder. "We will find a way to make that happen." He wiped at his eye and cleared his throat. "Would you like to address the troops?"

I was afraid I might break into tears, but knew I should say something. I nodded.

Captain Takei waved his wand at me. "They should be able to hear you now."

It took me a moment to compose my words, but something finally came to me. "Today, we bloodied Daelissa's troops and sent her packing."

A roar burst forth from the assembly.

I waited for it to die down and continued. "Though this war isn't over, we have weakened her. Now all that remains is to finish the job." I pointed to the partially constructed mansion behind me. "This structure behind me is more than a house. One just like it was once my home. I fought for it and lost it to Daelissa. But what was once destroyed can be rebuilt." I pounded a fist into my palm. "Eden is our home. We will fight Daelissa to the bitter end, and we will reclaim our homeland. We will rebuild what she has so cruelly destroyed and it will be even better than before."

A resounding cheer went up from the troops. It was so loud I almost had to clap my hands over my ears. Instead, I raised a fist high into the air. "For Eden, for victory!"

"For Eden! For Eden!" the assembly chanted.

I pumped my fist one more time and let hope wash over me.

I saw Mom with tears in her eyes. Ivy clapped and jumped by her side. I saw Dad with a huge grin on his face as he wrapped an arm around Mom and whispered something in her ear.

Thoughts of Elyssa filled my mind.
I will save you, my love.

The final battle loomed.

We would fight the good fight.

We would win.

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