For years now the harvest has been less than it should be. Last year the people of Oisin's village sacrificed a goat, but their god did not come. Now, in desperation, a human sacrifice has been suggested, and Oisin, recently orphaned and feeling life is not worth living, volunteers. But the god Belinos is not quite what he seems, and Oisin's sacrifice will not be what he expects, for Belinos first came out of the darkness to drink the sacrificial blood not because he was a god, but because he was a vampire. This is just the beginning of the changes to Oisin's life, as he is drawn further and further into a world of gods and magic, where the most unexpected thing is not even his own blossoming talent, but the blossoming feelings he has for Belinos. Love between mortal and immortal is not without its difficulties, though. As outright war among the gods threatens, Oisin will end up making a far greater difference in the conflict than he could ever have dreamed possible.

The Sacrifice

Oisin wanted more than that, if he was being honest with himself. Their kisses caused things to stir in him every single time. The naiad’s power had stirred his body, but Bel stirred body, heart, and mind, and there were times with it was immensely frustrating to have Bel back away yet again. Oisin managed to stay patient, he didn’t want Bel if Bel didn’t also want him, but the most frustrating thing was that he was fairly certain Bel didwant him, and was merely letting his fear hold him back.


Now, though, he kept Oisin in a tight embrace for a very long time indeed, kissing him with a deep fervor. Oisin knew that the hesitance to draw too close would return, but for now he reveled in the moment, kissing Bel back with heated passion.


Chapter 49