06 Blood Ties

Dedication

CHAPTER 1

CHAPTER 2

CHAPTER 3

CHAPTER 4

CHAPTER 5

CHAPTER 6

CHAPTER 7

CHAPTER 8

CHAPTER 9

CHAPTER 10

CHAPTER 11

CHAPTER 12

CHAPTER 13

CHAPTER 14

CHAPTER 15

CHAPTER 16

CHAPTER 17

CHAPTER18

CHAPTER19

CHAPTER20

CHAPTER21

CHAPTER22

CHAPTER23

CHAPTER24

CHAPTER25

CHAPTER26

CHAPTER27

CHAPTER28

CHAPTER29

EPILOGUE

To my agent, Kristin Nelson, and my editor, Kate
Seaver, for

making the continuation of this series possible.

And to the
Blood Coven Vampires in Training—who make
writing each

and every book an exciting, rewarding experience.

To the
Werearmadillo writing group, for constant support
and love.

And finally, to all the Jayden fans out there who
demanded

more of his story—this one’s for you!

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