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

We sat in silence amidst the slowly swaying trees and the soft howling wind and the whisper-like chirps of crickets. Clouds gathered overhead releasing a drizzle of rain that soaked our clothing but we didn't move. We sat on the muddy ground, as it absorbed the rain and our tears. Our hearts were heavy and pained and I could feel Adrian crumbling in my hands. And as if my hold was the only thing keeping him together, he leaned in closer and I held him tighter; if it was, if I really was the only thing keeping him from falling apart, I wouldn't let go. 


 I'd hold him for as long as he needed me to. I'd be there for him the same way he'd been there for me; it's what one did for the ones they loved, they held each other. And I did love Adrian, more than I thought I'd ever love anyone, more than I'd dreamt or hoped, I loved him like the sun loves the west, because it always returns to it. I loved him in ways I didn't know we're possible until I met him. 


CHAPTER 26 : Be Here For You