Hours earlier, Eldrich had told Lela that the God of the Sea had returned the golden ball to land which meant that vampires could once again claim her blood. Vampires believed that since the golden ball had chosen to follow Lela, her blood could make them mortal again, something that vampires desired more than anything. Lela swallowed and interlocked her hands. She’d pray to the God of the Cross, despite her father having banned prayer to him. She was now the Queen of Barmoth and she’d pray to whichever god she felt could help her. And right at this moment, her instincts told her she needed the God of the Cross on her side. “Oh, blessed God of the Cross, please look down on us and help us. I implore you,” she said, breathing heavily. Eldrich glanced at the dark sky. “He won’t help us. I’m a vampire and you’re human. He’s the god of angels,” he said, increasing his pace. “Gods have the freedom to help any creature they want.
