7 LEROY Leroy parked his car in front of his house and glanced at his unwanted passenger. The engine had barely died when Kellsey stepped out of the car. As if she was afraid he’d change his mind and wouldn’t take her with him. He knew he should tell her that she hadn’t killed him, at least not permanently. But then he’d have to tell her everything. He’d rather jump into a pool with hydras than see the disappointed look in Kellsey’s eyes. As they walked to the front yard, his thoughts wandered back to the Blood Games. He’d always known that he would become upset at the thought of Kellsey in pain. But today, when those vampires went after her, his lion went feral. He wasn’t like other mythos shifters who were born with a human side. He was created as a lion. His only purpose to be an i

