The Stalking Dead (Gang of Ghouls, #1)

by Eva Chase

They could have benefitted from my smarts, but instead they’d rather sneer at or shun me. Well, their loss. Sometimes quite literally, considering all the objects and body parts I’d removed from their owners in my time.

Nox spoke up first, which was fair since he was the man in charge. “The teacher’s mine. Let’s see how the idiots around here like it when they’ve got a real authority figure.” He chuckled. “I’ll take the one with all the friends who follow him around listening to what he says,” Ruin announced. “Lots of people to ‘play’ with. And I’ve got tons of better things to tell them about Lily.” “I can go with the grades-obsessed guy who just wanted to be left alone,” Jett said. “Works for me.” He turned his attention my way. “Or were you hoping to take the nerd, Kai?” I snorted. “It wouldn’t work in my favor very well if I picked the one with the same strengths I already have. I’m happy to take the football player. My brains and his brawn should be an unstoppable combination.”

“Tell me you didn’t just try to justify attempted murder on the basis that you needed a good workout.” Vincent had been pretty dour most of the time I’d seen him, but now a hint of a smile touched his lips. “If it’s accurate…”