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

I spend a little time in the library, trying to keep my mind busy, but I finish my work quickly, as usual. All too soon, I'm left with nothing to do. I glance up to the clock. The hands move ever so slowly. Z, Mei, and Travis don't finish for another half an hour.


It's already dark outside and I'm too on edge to even consider the possibility of venturing out. I could try to talk to Bryn, to tell him what we've learned, but his classes don't start for another hour. I can't even get into the restricted section without an armband. Unfortunately, I couldn’t ask for my friends to leave me one; it was a requirement that they always wear them.


I look around to see that the library is empty, save for the few remaining staff members. The night staff will probably change over soon.


I sigh and give up on reading. I dump my books into my bag, sling it over a shoulder, and make my way towards the training room. It's too early to even go for dinner in the cafeteria. 


Chapter 33