Hallie Davis just started at college and is ready to see what life has to offer.

Everything is going smoothly until she meets the mysterious and insanely attractive River Knight.

River makes Hallie's heart flutter, but she knows a popular guy like him could never like an ordinary girl like her.

From that first meeting, River turns Hallie's life upside down and she is introduced to a world she has only read about in books. Vampires, crime, and mystery become her new life. Their relationship is put to the test as they try to catch a vampire serial killer and be with each other. Will they make it out on top?

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As I look closer, I can see a pair of eyes watching me through the crowd. Ignoring my pounding heart, realization washes over me.

How the hell am I always running into River Knight when I least expect it? And is he always looking at me like he's trying to dig deep into my soul?

Mysteries Around Him is created by Chloe Higgins, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Mysteries Around Him

Plaything? Who could his father be referring too? 


I pull my knees tight to my chest as I cradle myself, watching River as his body stiffens and his hands clench into balls at his side. I take several deep calming breaths because it feels as though my heart is going to burst out of my chest at any second.


My eyes widen when I hear a ‘whoosh’ of air rush past my ears, and the next thing I know I’m being pulled to my feet with a strong arm wrapped tightly around my neck, pushing hard on my throat.


The breath trying to leave my throat hitches as the small airway constricts and my eyes feel as though they’re about to pop out of my head with the pressure. Everything happens so fast that I only have time to see River spin on his heels and a look of anger consumes his features as his eyes darken.


Chapter 49: Leave It All Behind