❝After a series of tragic deaths in Shadow Swan's family, the young ginger finds herself being shipped off to Forks, Washington. A town that Shadow hasn't stepped foot in years. Here she finds the prospects of a fresh start awaiting her and the chan...
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SHADOW COLLAPSED ONTO HER bus seat with accomplishment, having skillfully evaded the watchful eye of her teacher.
The class didn't leave for another half hour, but Shadow Swan was no longer interested in the field trip. She was already ahead of her work in biology. Simply put, Shadow had no desire to stand within the same vicinity of Edward and his shit-eating grin.
She blew out a breath of air, unable to help the discomfort she felt when she recalled the sight of him walking with Bella. After catching Shadow's ever-watchful eye, he left shortly after. But, she would have appreciated him paying more mind to her request.
After all, Shadow still didn't know what the solution was when faced with a human finding out the truth. She wasn't keen on finding out. With Bella, or otherwise.
Grimacing, Shadow pulled a book from her bag. She needed to distract herself. If she thought about it too much, anxiety would creep in, even in spite of every rational thought she had.
Thankfully, a different distraction caught her attention.
"For the lady."
Shadow looked up from her bag. Her eyes caught on the delicate flower being held out to her and she smiled. Though, she found herself peering curiously at the unfamiliar boy holding it.
With long lashes, tan skin, and hazel eyes. He was striking. He had dark hair and even darker eyelashes. He was a beautiful person, in a manner of hard lines and lopsided smiles.
She took the flower gently from his grasp. "Charming," she said softly. Shadow studied the pretty, little thing, twirling it between her fingers as she failed to place a name to the boy's face.
Shadow had seen him around school, mostly when she caught him staring. But, he was nice enough about it. At least he gave a smile and a wave.
The Swan girl met his eyes, "What's your name?"
The boy smiled and the glimmer in his eyes was pleased. It was clear he was eager to introduce himself. "Neil Ghostkeeper."
Shadow rose a brow, mildly intrigued. She said nothing, though Neil already seemed to know what she was thinking.
He chuckled, "Yeah, it's a pretty uncommon name."
Shadow grinned and gave a shrug, "Maybe, but I'm willing to bet the name Shadow is weirder."
Neil grinned back; a pretty, beaming vision. The Swan girl tucked the flower behind her ear and Neil's eyes watched the movement carefully. She flushed under his gaze, shamelessly flirting.
"Your words, not mine," Neil replied, hands raised in defence.
Shadow shrugged, "What can I say, my parents were white."
