Here's a short chapter that sets the stage for the upcoming battle and shows Embry's state of mind. Hope you like it!
Chapter 38 – Embry
This was fight was different than the last couple of times we'd gone to battle. Most of us, the wolves and the Cullens, were calm. This group had destroyed an army of newborn vampires, we had turned away vampire royalty hell bent on destroying the Cullens, we had allied over in the years since to protect the region from red-eyed vampires. We were one clan, albeit an unlikely one. I had been heartened by Sue's speech in the schoolhouse. I was proud of my tribe for overcoming their prejudices and renewing our pact with the Cullens.
It was different because my mom was aware of what I was and she was on the front lines with me this time. When Sam explained that she would have to help her adopted tribe, she didn't flinch. She stood as straight as always, ready for battle. Brave Tiffany Call, Makah born, Quileute made.
It was different because Becca was also on the front lines. I was torn between enormous pride and unrelenting fear for her. She hadn't hesitated when she'd heard the plan. I knew she was scared. She'd told me she cared about me and wanted me to be safe. She'd kissed me, but only because she knew she might lose me. She might. Or I might lose her.
I wasn't worried about the battle tomorrow. We had a solid plan and strength in numbers, but anything could happen. That's the thing, anything could happen any day. I'd never lived in fear of loss, but for the first time, I could see how one would live a lifetime avoiding that kind of pain.
I would make sure she was safe tomorrow. I'd always make sure she was protected, but she didn't have to worry that I would hurt her. Not anymore.
My head was in the game, and then I'd be out of it.
I'll post a nice juicy chapter on my normal Saturday posting day. I can't wait to see what you think about the battle!
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