Spark of the Everflame (Kindred's Curse, #1)

by Penn Cole

“A girl can’t be too careful. There’s all manner of monsters in this part of town.” His eyes gleamed.

“You think I fear my own death?” he whispered in my ear. “Every day I draw breath is as much a curse as a gift. I’ve been living on borrowed time for longer than you can imagine. If you’re the way my fate finally catches up to me, I can’t fathom a more beautiful end.”