I lower my arm and peak through a slit in my hands. I take in the blood covering the snow just in front of me.

"Alex." A dark figure stands far to my left, the eyes glow a bright red. His coat flaps to the side.

"Kian!" I scream. My body listens as I struggle to stand and run, tripping and falling several times into his outstretched arms. I cling tightly as I hear heavy, disjointed footsteps.

"Close your eyes," he whispers. "I've got you."
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When Lexi and her brother Zero relocate to the Academy, neither of them is prepared for what lies ahead, especially when Kian reveals that the school is also home to vampires.

Lexi has to navigate a world once unknown to her and the strange feelings she has for Kian.

When unprovoked attacks begin to occur in her new home, she is drawn into the conflict. Now, she must find out who, and what, the attacker wants and the lengths they will go to in order to get it.

Blood and Thorns is created by V. R. Morgan, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

BLOOD AND THORNS

"You don't remember what happened next?" Kian asks again.


I can hardly believe he's arrogant enough to eavesdrop on my 'confidential' therapy session.


"I can't believe it. What's wrong with you?"


I shake my head and brush him aside, hurrying past when he reaches out.


"Don't touch me," I snap, not looking behind, though I feel an anger bubble up.


I hear a few quick footsteps behind me and before I can quicken my pace, his hands have turned me and are pinning me against the wall.


I look down, refusing to meet his intense stare.


I can't move. My throat becomes tight, and I squeeze my eyes shut. I can feel the prickling sensation in my body telling me he's a vampire, but the icy fingers aren't creeping up my back anymore.


Chapter 12