Lilian Quinn

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’ve known pain in my life, but it’s been ages since it’s cut this deeply. Losing Tatiana left me utterly bereft, and the fact that those bastards took my children as well utterly destroyed me. Only those incalculable losses surpass the misery of the scene unfolding.


Emily’s eyes flood with fear, uncertainty, and grief as they search mine.


“I… I don’t think I can do this…” She sounds so small. Like a little girl lost in the woods. But I know she’s so much more than that. Giving her hand another squeeze, I look to where Azriel lies beside me. The pool of blood seeping out of him has slowed, meaning that he’s spent almost everything he has. Breath gurgles in his throat, each weaker than the one before.


“Quickly now, my darling,” I whisper to Emily. “We don’t have much time.” The girl bites her lip, and I can see in an instant she’s going to do it. She’s going to hate every second of it, but she’s going to do it.


Chapter 131: At Long Last