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Marked (Mortal, Book Four)

MARKED is book #4 in a new paranormal romance series by bestselling author Bella Lore, whose series MY TRUE MATE and THE ALPHA’S MATE have over 500 five-star reviews. “I couldn’t stop reading.” --Amazon review (My True Mate) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When her father suddenly dies, Winter Grace, 17, is forced to fly across the country and attend a mysterious prep school, an ancient castle in a fog-covered island on the coast of Maine. Nothing here is what it seems, and it isn’t long before Winter, feeling a surging power for the first time, realizes that she is not who—or what—she thinks she is. But when Winter feels an inexplicable crush for an elusive and dangerous boy at the school, she realizes a greater destiny is at play. She knows the relationship might destroy them both—yet she also knows that they can never be apart. In MARKED, it is time for Winter to return on the epic quest back to save her school—but first, it is time for her to now sacrifice it all, and find—and save—her lost love. Creating an unforgettable world of vampires, werewolves, shifters and magic of all sorts, a world of fantasy, love and sacrifice, MORTAL will take you to another place, rife with shocking twists and turns. Fans of books such as Vampire Academy and Twilight and Crush are sure to fall in love! Future books in the series are also available. "The story was very well written and was unique as compared to other shifter stories.” --Amazon review (The Alpha’s Mate) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Excellent from start to finish and leaves you wanting more.” --Amazon review (My True Mate) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Bella Lore · Fantasy
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27 Chs

Chapter Fourteen

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Winter

As we make our way down the path along the river, I can feel my heart pounding in my chest. Every step feels like a step closer to doom, and I can't help but feel a sense of despair as we go further and further towards our goal. The path is narrow and winding, and the trees are so thick that it's almost impossible to see through them.

Suddenly, Jack grabs my arm and pulls me back. "Shh," he whispers, pressing his finger to his lips.

I quiet down immediately, signaling for Alec's attention. "Alec," I hiss. "Get down."

Thank God he listens. The three of us huddle behind a thick tree, watching the path ahead of us.

"What is it?" I whisper.

And then I see it. A three-headed dog the size of a horse, with wings and a tail like a dragon's. The creature is black, with eyes the color of coal.