Visit each blog beginning August 13th, 2012 at 12:01am EST

Meet Shadow Slayer’s Drew & hunt for his gift for you

I had waited an eternity just to hold her hand, to feel her skin against mine. When I managed to meet her best friend Ally in the school cafeteria, I wasn’t prepared for the shock of laying eyes on Roxie for the first time. The shadow world had left an irresistible mark upon Roxie, but she was painfully unaware of this. That single glance between us anchored my heart, long since adrift in this world.

Roxie will have to endure freshman year like everyone else, with its awkwardness and confusion. I’ll have to keep my distance. Wait until the time is right, even though we might run out of it. I’ve played the part of the football hero so long I know I can’t just date a freshman all of a sudden. But I’m tired of living by the rules. That day in the cafeteria I drowned in Roxie’s eyes, the color of The Caribbean Sea. Her sitting all alone at lunch, flicking her hair in nervous desperation. I can’t imagine the day I’ll have to leave her side.

The shadow onslaught has begun here at Oakdale High School. Soon, they’ll destroy me. Still, I want Roxie’s life to be as normal as possible for as long as possible to secure her strong and sure ascendance. I’ve devoted myself to her for the rest of my days, however short they may be.

And so you see, you and I have much in common. We share an uncertain destiny. A need to cling to the things we long for. I’ll leave you on this island with the gift of chocolate because I know it’s what you crave and not what you need.

Shadow Slayer (book 2, The Shadow Series) releases September 18. Cover Reveal August 17!