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

"What exactly do you need it for?" Scarlet asked, her right brow arched in questioning. I nervously fiddled with the hem of my shirt, knowing full well that if I tried to lie I wouldn't be able to form a single coherent sentence. I was an awful liar. 


 "It's actually for me," Abby had no such problem, she lied seamlessly, "my instructor believes we should be prepared to counter any attack, even the ones that could occur from our dreams." 


 "Is there a way to guard against dream walkers?" I asked. 


 "Dream walkers haven't existed in a long time, it's a forbidden art. But I should have a book on it," she turned around to the bookshelf behind her. She pulled out a book, from the middle row. It was a large volume, with a old leather cover. She placed it on the desk and flipped through the pages. The words "Cälasíantō vup," were written on the top of the page. I had no idea what language it was, but I had a feeling it read "dream walker." 


CHAPTER 17 : Premonition