This Blood That Binds Us (This Blood That Binds Us, #1)

by S.L. Cokeley

had to get away. I wanted to run. To do something about the utterly disastrous and dangerous path my life had taken. But I had Biology labs at four. So, I’d need to reschedule my mental collapse until after finals.

His smile beamed, red warmth peeking through his beige skin.

Im obsessed with this himbo vampire

Aaron’s head spun around. “Yes to whatever you are asking.”

He is so precious pls

But I was determined, drunk or not. Nothing was going to hurt her with me around.

I definitely didn’t want to think of how warm she felt or the feeling of her breath on my neck. No. The brick was a really nice shade of red, and the rain made the color pop away from the mortar.

“Well, don’t fall in love with me, and there won’t be a problem.”

even my rock collection, which was like my prized possession.

HE IS SO PRECIOUS I WOULD DIE FOR YOU AARON

“Ow!” “Kim, I haven’t started yet.” “I’m sorry. I’m nervous.”

“Do you think I’m cute?”

AARON MY BELOVED YOU ARE SO CUTE

Aaron stopped to pluck a huge white peony. He brought it up to his nose to smell it before handing it to me. “You’re doomed to receive flowers from me now until the end of time, since I know which is your favorite.”

I loved Aaron’s refusal to gaslight me despite the doubt in his eyes.

“No matter what happens . . . if we have to leave, I promise that I’ll come back for you. I would never leave you here alone, and I won’t just leave without telling you. So, if I disappear because something happens to me, I just need you to know how important you are and that I wouldn’t abandon you.”

Aaron stepped on my foot.

She was like my Kimberly.