158

KNIGHT

“You already did, Knight. I wish you could have been more upfront so we know what’s happening and how to deal with it.”

“I’m so sorry, uncle.”

“You didn’t realize you put me and the entire pack at risk. I’m an elder, for Goddess’s sake, and I have a say in this. I may have known something that could help you, but you chose to work with them and with vampires. Really?”

I dropped my gaze as I breathed deeply. I felt ashamed and hurt that I hurt the person who trusted me and who never gave up on me when my parents were gone.

“Elder Lennox, we found a book that said something that may help defeat Cyrius. The reason why we work together with the vampires is because we may need our blood to create a weapon.” Nirvana chose her words carefully, and I admired that she considered my uncle’s feelings.

“What book? Where did you find it?”

“After I died, Ambrose—”

“Ambrose? The same Ambrose?”

“Yes.” She swallowed hard. “My great great great grandfather.”

“I can’t believe I’m hearin