The Bonded by Blood Trilogy : Book 1 - Tainted

He's not destined to save the world, he's destined to doom it.

After an argument with his best friend gets out of control, Marcus Nelson finds himself expelled from the boarding school he has been attending for the last seven years. He is forced to return to his hometown, where he finds not everything is quite as he remembers. He soon learns that he has more to deal with than just high school parties and crushes. 

There's a whole world that's been shrouded away from him behind secrets and lies. But when the truth comes to light will he be strong enough to deal with it? Will he survive this new world unscathed?  Or will he let it's darkness taint him?

He just wanted a fresh start. A new beginning to his story. Maybe make some new friends, he never expected the whirlwind of chaos and pain that was headed his way. 

But he doesn't have to do it alone. Adrian North has had one focus his whole life. But the moment Marcus waltzs into his life all that changes. Marcus is this cute shy guy that needs his protection. And he's willing to give it, at any cost.

They're trying to stop the beginning to an end that they don't realize has already begun.

Tainted : Book 1

By the time I returned to my room I had several other missed calls from Abby. It was too late to call her back and I was exhausted. I plopped straight onto my bed, shutting my eyes as soon as I was under my blankets. It didn't take long before I drifted off to sleep. 


 "Don't be afraid," he whispered into my ear. 


 "I'm not," I told him even as my hands trembled. 


 "I've got you." Adrian took my hand in his, leading me into the water. The sky was still dark but you could see morning encroaching from the horizon. 


 The water wasn't cold as I had feared. It was warm as we floated close to the dock. Adrian pulled me further out. He was a much stronger swimmer than I was. I was struggling just to stay afloat but his firm grasp on my hand ensured that I wouldn't go under. 


 "It's almost morning," I told him, as I stared out at the edge of the seemingly endless lake. Hues of gold, pink and orange touched the sky. "We should probably get back." 


CHAPTER 15 : Out Of The Blue