Prologue
I never gave much thought to the day I was born. What lingered in my mind instead was the night sky; a lunar eclipse unveiling itself to the world of darkness that knelt before it. I'm sure there have been plenty of others born during this celestial event... but how many can say that because of the eclipse they were marked for destiny and gifted with abilities unknown to others around them.
For a vampire, being born under the light of an eclipse was unheard of, a rarity in such sights. They only occur twice a year, and even then some aren't so fortunate to align it just right that the moment the eclipse hits was the moment you took your first gasp of air.
I never would have known the truth about my origin if I hadn't faced it head on by killing the only love I'd ever known. But here we are, staring down at his cold-lifeless body begging for him to take another breath. His blood dripping from your hand like the monster you've always feared. They told me not to blame myself, but I can't help but stare into his eyes with nothing but guilt. The scream his brother dealt rung in my ears like a constant screech reminding me of my horridness. To think... none of this would have happened had they just left me alone with my family.
The day I fully succumbed to the darkness was the day my fate had been stained with blood. My life. My past. My very essence gone within the blink of an eye, all because I followed a stranger into the woods. I knew following him would lead me to ruin--it was a reckless choice--no suicidal but life has a cruel sense of humor.
This path led me to my mothers killer.
My father's arms.
And the most brutal truth I've ever faced.
It's Kill or be Killed.
