I never wanted to go to Mardi Gras. The wild parties, the chaos—none of it was for me. But my sister Raya lives for it, and spending time with her means everything. So, I went, determined to survive the madness for her sake.
Then I met him. A man so captivating it was impossible to look away. There was something dangerous about him, something eerily familiar, but I couldn’t place it. Not until the night that changed everything.
What started as a night of fun and celebration turned into a nightmare. Creatures that shouldn’t exist attacked us. The supernatural world isn’t real… at least, I thought it wasn’t. But now Raya is missing, and no one will believe me.
I know what I saw. I know she’s out there somewhere. But can I find her before it’s too late? And more terrifyingly—am I next?


Bloodborne Secrets

I’m alone with Thomas again. Worked up as I am from Azriel acting like a top tier dickhead, the sizzle of Thomas’ gaze only scrambles my brains more. He’s got a shirt on again. I suppose I ought to be thankful his body won’t distract me, but a little devil in my brain wishes he was still bare chested.


If he’s gonna terrify me, he ought to at least give me something to look at, right?


He takes a step towards the bed, and I instinctively draw back. That stops him in his tracks and he drops his head and slings his hands in his pockets.


“You’re afraid of me.” He says it matter of factly, but there’s a tinge of regret in his voice.


“Wouldn’t you be? I mean, Thomas, what do you expect? Am I your prisoner now? Is that what this is? Because, let me tell you, if that’s what you’ve got in mind, it’s some real bullshit. And try all you want the second your back is turned, I’m out of here. That’s a promise.”


Chapter 20: The Truth Will Find A Way Out