Chapter Three
Arms wrapped around Nola, holding her tightly.
Nola didn’t have to open her eyes to know it was Raina’s shoulder her head bounced against. The scent of blood both old and new cut into Nola’s nose. The soft squeak of leather against leather punctuated Raina’s every step. The heartbeat stayed steady beneath Nola’s ear, despite the extra effort of carrying a full grown person.
Vampire.
The definition didn’t bring fear, but all Nola’s instincts told her she was right.
Ice still filled Nola’s limbs, warning her with every throb that moving would be agony.
She let her mind explore, moving where her limbs didn’t dare.
Behind Raina’s left shoulder, that was T. Her feet fell heavily on the crisp ground, and her breathing didn’t reach the bottom of her lungs. Behind her walked B
