Blessing of Luna (Wolfgods Book 1) by Blaise Ramsay (best books for 20 year olds TXT) 📕

from his wounds. “I’m sorry. I feel like I’m failing you. Like I’m failing Jillian.”

Damien rung out the towel he’d been using to try and get Kain’s wounds to stop bleeding. “You aren’t, Kain. Besides, you’re so stubborn, I know you’ll be back on your feet and ready to fight when the vampires arrive.”

Kain chuckled weakly. “You know me well. Almost feels like I’m at a disadvantage.”

Damien rolled his eyes at Kain’s stubbornness. “I swear if I had a brother in another life, it would be your stupid ass. Now shut up and get some sleep. The sun will set in another hour.”

A howl from Clint proved Damien right, the vampires had followed the waning light to the center of the clearing and were demanding a meeting.

Kain forced himself to his feet. “Looks like I won’t be getting any sleep.”

“Our deal still holds, Alex. You die, I kick your ass.”

****

Lilith stood in front of Stoker on her left, Rayes on her right. Jack Nantucket stood behind her, his eyes full of bloodlust.

The rest of the vampires appeared as though they’d rather have been anywhere else. They stared off into the distance, almost appearing to ignore the wolves in front of them.

Lilith was dressed completely in black leather, her stiletto heel boots matching the dominatrix look she was trying to put on.

Damien stood behind Kain. Holt in the forefront with Gabriel.

“Same deal as last time, mutt. I speak to no one but Damien.” Lilith spat, sashaying herself forward, throwing her nose in the air.

Rolling his eyes, Damien went to meet her with Kain and Gabriel close on his flanks. “Lilith, this doesn’t have to be this way. We can still walk away and live in peace with one another.” Damien spoke with resolve despite the unease he felt inside.

He’d come to love the lycans as his family. Seeing them so unsure, scared and shaking strengthened his determination. He was no longer fighting for himself. He thought of Calen, of Zasha, of Kain and Jill. His child.

“Disgusting. I can see they’ve softened you. There is no way to end this except what I offered to you not five days ago. I’m hurt you didn’t accept my offer by the way.” Lilith’s words were laced with toxic jealousy.

Silence took over the field. The whistling of the winter snow stung Damien’s eyes as he focused on the vampires. The tension in his own body combined with the calm aura he could feel radiating from Kain. His only shield against the cold. How? How am I able to feel Kain? It’s like I’m inside of him and he in me. Is this the connection he spoke of?

Lilith’s shrill voice forced Damien from his thoughts. “Let’s get things started shall we? I will take you by force if need be, Damien.”

Damien jeered at her. “So be it then. It’s your loss Lilith and it sickens me that you’re willing to throw the lives of your own people away so easily. The lycans aren’t the monsters, you are and it’s pathetic you three are so blind to follow her.”

Stoker flipped Damien off while Rayes lit a cigarette as though he didn’t really care either way. Jack just hissed through his teeth.

“Please. You sound like the weak Purifier rotting inside you. ‘My people’ as you call them are nothing but tools and they’re content to be so for their nobles. That’s what makes us so much stronger than you. We aren’t afraid to make more if we need them and lay them down when we don’t. Like your sad excuse for a friend, Chelsea.”

Damien growled at the disrespect Lilith was showing. He could see clearly there was no reasoning with the cold bitch. He slowed his breathing, letting Tenebris’ peace take over his burning soul.

He turned to the lycans behind him.

Taking a deep breath for courage, he spoke up. “I’ve been asked to speak to all of you for almost five days. I know you’re scared, you’re unsure, you’re shaking. It’s not me you should be looking to but the desire inside of each of you to protect those you love and who are in danger. Those that can’t defend themselves who just want to live in peace. Those are the ones you should look to for encouragement. They are why you’re here fighting. Not me. I’m broken, I’m imperfect and have long looked towards the leaders here for mentoring and guidance. So, fight for those that can’t do it for themselves.”

The wolves stood silent for a while only to erupt with howls in agreement and renewed determination.

“Well said, my lord.” Kain said, bowing.

“Kain, don’t. You know how I feel about that title.”

Kain shrugged. “I know but it’s still fun to haze you. Technically you are still a newborn.”

Damien heard Lilith as she commanded Stoker and Rayes to bring him to her beaten and broken.

“Let’s end this.” Gabriel was the first to break out of the starting line, shifting mid-run as he made straight for Stoker.

Kain shifted followed closely by Damien who sprinted before the alpha towards Lilith.

Holt ran at Rayes while Lune kept close to Gabriel to aid him in case he needed help with Stoker.

Lilith’s claws struck Damien across the face sending him skidding on all fours across the ground. He barely had time to react before she slammed his skull into the ground. Her hand caressed his side. Her fingers gripped his fur with such force it made him whimper.

“You can still be mine. I’m willing to forgive you if you become my personal slave.” Her words were like poison in his veins, the heat of her breath sickening to him.

Damien growled, snapping as he struggled against Lilith’s strength.

Kain slammed his full body into the vampire sending her tumbling and rolling across the grass.

“Alexander Kain!” Lilith’s voice was almost