Death Marked (Fate Bound Saga #2) by Madeline Freeman

Author:Madeline Freeman [Freeman, Madeline]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Young Adult Fiction, Werewolves & Shifters, Vampires, Fantasy, Contemporary, Juvenile Fiction, Love & Romance, Fantasy & Magic, Romance, Paranormal
Google: ZlCYDgAAQBAJ
Amazon: B06XFB39PL
Publisher: Madeline Freeman
Published: 2017-04-17T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty

We set up camp along the riverbank. By the time we reach it, it’s almost dark and a familiar hunger gnaws at my stomach.

I could kick myself for only drinking a couple of mouthfuls of blood this morning. At the time, I figured the worst thing I’d have to endure today was sitting through the summit. But after all of the running and fighting, my body has used up its supplies and I’m weakening by the minute.

Brady crouches by the river, staring across it. Dagny lies on the grass a few yards behind him. She still hasn’t regained consciousness.

“I, um, think I should go scout around. Check the perimeter. You know.” I tried to keep my voice neutral, but I’m not sure I’m hitting the mark.

Brady doesn’t turn. “If we sleep here, the river can give us some protection. It’s deep and quick enough that someone would be foolish to attack from that way. On the other hand, a water source is attractive to anyone who could be passing by. Who knows where people from the sanctuary ended up—let alone the attackers.”

I nod, the sensation in the pit of my stomach growing by the second. “I think staying here is probably our best bet. Someone can stay awake and keep watch. I’m just going to... I’m going to check around in the immediate area to make sure there’s nothing that looks suspicious.” I spin on my heel and walk back toward the forest.

“I know what you’re doing,” Brady says before I’ve taken more than a few steps. “I get it. I haven’t hidden how I feel about your vampire side, but as long as we’re together, you can’t lie to me. I can’t keep company with someone I don’t trust, and I can’t trust someone who won’t trust me.”

I swivel around slowly. “Okay. I’m going to go for a run. Hopefully there’s a deer or something nearby. I’ll try not to be gone long.”

He nods and turns back to the river.

As I enter the woods, I try not to let Brady’s words distract me. I should be grateful that he seems to be beginning to accept me, but I know that’s not the truth of the matter. He’s smart. He knows that, for the moment at least, he stands a better chance with me than alone. I would love to take his words about trust at face value, but how can I expect it from someone I’ve treated so poorly? I don’t deserve his trust or his friendship. I can only hope he can return to his life unscathed.

As twilight falls, deer awake from their nests and begin searching for sustenance. It’s one of the easiest times to hunt if I’m unfamiliar with an area because the animals are on the move. It’s only a few minutes before I cross paths with a majestic buck. I’m downwind of him, and I’m almost upon him when he senses my approach. I leap on his back, and he begins to calm almost as soon as my fangs pierce his flesh.

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