Sexting With A Vampire
Chapter 189

Erika

The pack members are whispering among each other the second they put their eyes on Levi. The women who are single shoot him looks of admiration, while most werewolf men hold suspicions toward him for being a powerful demon. It's only natural. Demons aren't that well-accepted in society. It doesn't matter that our alpha, Leo, happens to share his mate with a demon. The other race will probably always be feared.

I clear my throat to gain attention. "Wolves of the Snowmoon pack, we have gathered here tonight for a hunt. I'm sure you all know how to track and chase deer, but I would also like to inform you that there is an evil demon on the loose we should all be wary of." I witness the pack members looking at each other. Fear is evident on their faces, but I expected as much. Leo, Nora, and Blake are still in Hawaii, and now Lucifer is in Lunaris. He is a threat, and without our alpha in place, I'm sure many pack members are scared. I try to appear unphased as some children hug their parents and ask why Leo isn't back yet. Ouch.

I can tell my pack members lack faith in me, but I don't take offense. I understand that hearing about Lucifer will insert fear into many people's hearts. It can't be helped.

It wasn't that many years ago since that demon spider, Arachne, killed a lot of werewolves in the area.

The Snowmoon pack wasn't established in Lunaris back then, but some of our members lived here before they were recruited. They remember the spider demon.

A werewolf woman in her later forties steps forward. Her daughter is hugging her arm. "Excuse me, beta Erika, but shouldn't you try to contact Leo if there is another demon on the loose? I respect you as our beta. I do. Though, from my understanding, you're not the most-..."

The woman stops herself from finishing her sentence. She doesn't have to finish it, though. I already know in my heart what she was going to say.

A few weeks ago, I sent some werewolves to their death by ordering them to attack a demon. It has left some scars, and many pack members don't trust me anymore.

"I can assure you that I've learned from past mistakes," I look around the area, meeting the eyes of many pack members. "I've tried to contact Leo, but I can't get ahold of him. I'm sorry for that. There is nothing I can do about reaching him, but I can assure you that I won't be sending anyone into a battle against Lucifer, the demon on the loose."

"Then who will protect us?"

People look at each other. "Yeah, if you aren't comfortable sending anyone out into battle, who will protect our territories?"

"You have to send someone out to battle!"

"If you're the alpha while Leo is gone, you have to devise a plan on what to do in case the demon chooses to attack us!"

"Yeah!"

Panic hits my chest when I see everyone glaring at me. My plan had been to create a little group of people to guard the city, but I'm not comfortable sending anyone into battle. Not since I lost-

"If the demon attacks us, then I will fight it. Erika and I discussed this plan earlier; believe me, I'm powerful enough. All I need is for you guys to chant a prayer and believe in me. That way, I can gather demonic strength from your hope and dreams."

I look around, blinking up at Levi. He smiles at me, and instant relief washes over me.

My mate got my back. I don't want to use Levi's demonic powers too much. That isn't why I love him, but I'm grateful he is here this time, offering to help my pack.

"Are you sure?" I ask him softly. "You wouldn't mind fighting your own brother if he attacked?"

"Not at all," Levi tilts his head. "I'm part of this pack too, and you're my mate-I would do anything for you. Though, in this case, I want to help and be useful. I'm doing this out of my own free will."

"Okay," I smile, but then furrow my eyebrows. "What was that about praying and believing in you?"

"It would make me stronger," Levi shrugs. "Demons grow stronger if they have worshippers, and Lucifer is very powerful. So I thought I could use all the help I can get."

The pack members exchange glances. Then, before I know it, those nasty glares vanish. People are looking at me with smiles, hopeful now that Levi stepped up.

"We like this plan a lot, Erika," the woman from earlier said. "Not all of us are fighters, and if simply chanting a prayer to your demon mate helps, then we will do it."

I smile. "Yes, it will be very helpful if you trust Levi and chant to him to help him get stronger, and whatever. Yet I still would like to gather some willing warrior wolves to guard the city at night. I need-" "Just let the demon handle it!"

"Yeah!"

"Why should we guard the city? That demon probably doesn't even need any sleep! Just let him guard the streets!" Wait, what?

I can't believe this. How can all the pack members be so ungrateful and just expect Levi to do everything for them?

Other pack members agree and smile, but the more I think about this plan, the less I like it. I get that Levi is strong, yet I still want to see someone offering to help.

I take a step forward, raising my voice. "So, no one volunteers to help me guard the streets at night?"

"Nah!"

"Why should we?"

"The last time someone listened to you, they paid with their lives. We just don't trust your plans and orders. You don't have enough experience to lead us as our alpha." "Right!"

"We would rather just leave everything to the demon until Leo returns from his Hawaii trip!"

"It's way safer that way!"

"Yeah, nobody needs to die!"

A jarring feeling enters my heart. I realize now more than ever that nobody trusts me as the beta, yet I refuse to cry. I keep my brave face and plaster on a smile.

"Alright then. Let's leave things to Levi," I turn around to face my mate again with a hesitant smile. "Could you please tell us how to place our faith in you so that you can gather more demonic energy?" He nods. "With pleasure."

I keep the smile on my face, but a green monster of envy is growing inside of me. Levi is only trying to help. Yet I can't help but feel a twinge of jealousy toward him.

He isn't a werewolf, yet people seem to trust him more than me; that hurts my pride. Not only is Levi more powerful than me, but he is also more respectable. It really sucks.