Novels by Zara Dusk

The scenery before me was beautiful. It was extremely different from what I was used to. I couldn't help but stare with my mouth gaped.Gabriel barked orders in Portuguese before the car came to a complete stop. He gestured for us to get out, so we did. I was hit by heat and humidity. There was a jeep awaiting us with men already sitting in it. Gabriel followed us out."Good luck, I hope that she'll be able to help you find Luna Jasmine," he said to us."You're not coming?" I asked.He shook his head, "No I've got business to take care of elsewhere."Soon we were in the jeep and off into the rainforest. The sound of life in the forest filled my ears. Sweat was already collecting on my skin. I didn't know how long we were driving.Soon we had to ditch the jeep because the path became too narrowed. We followed the trail for a couple hours until we reached a small hut.We could tell that magic was held within it. It had that aura surrounding it. Dad ordered the men to stay put as we walk

I leaned back in my seat, staring out the window curiously. I watched the clouds beneath us move by."Are you hungry?"I turned my head away from the window and looked at the flight attendant standing there. She smiled at me, with a hopeful glint in her eyes.I returned the smile and nodded."Yeah, can I have a Southwest chicken wrap please?"She nodded and walked away. Damien was sitting in the seat next to me, his eyes closed. I didn't know if he was actually asleep. His facial expression was softer and more relaxed but still just as sexy.His soft lips looked inviting, but I looked away before I could get any ideas. Besides, my dad was sitting just a few seats away. He insisted on coming with us and wouldn't take no for an answer.I stared back out the window until the flight attendant came back with my wrap. I thanked her for it before opening the package. I ate the wrap quickly, finishing it in a few minutes. When I was done, I got up to throw it away.Damien insisted that we tak

"I know where she is!" I shouted as I raced down the stairs, not caring if I tripped and fell on my face.Preston came out of the kitchen, his eyes wide with alert. I took note of how pale he looked.He wasn't there when I arrived, so I was caught off guard a little by how sick he looked."Where is she?" My dad demanded as he emerged from his office down the hall."I saw fire and darkness. She was by herself and tied up," I heard my voice crack as I spoke. "She didn't look hurt at all, except for maybe one cut but that was it. The environment of the place seemed extremely unreal, yet real at the same time..."A look of confusion passed over Preston and my dad's face, while a look of recognition passed over Damien's."I know where she is," Damien mumbled grimly."Where?!" We all asked in unison.Damien hesitated before answering us, "The Demon World."I frowned. The Demon World?What the hell was that?As if noticing our confusion, he continued, "The place is known to be a myth. No one

The trees of the familiar territory passed us. I stared out the window, a small smile growing on my face. I missed my pack and I felt excited to be able to see my family again. But that wasn't why I was here. I wanted to find something important to my mom.We successfully made it past the border and were pulling up the driveway of my parents' house. Before I could even make it up the porch, I was engulfed in a tight hug."I missed you so much!" My best friend cried as she didn't let go of me. "We all have. It hasn't been the same without you."I hugged her back before letting go. "I've missed you too."I turned towards the front door and saw my dad stepping out onto the porch. I noticed the dark circles under his eyes and the exhaustion on his face. He looked miserable.I walked up the steps of the porch and pulled him into a hug. He hugged me tightly. I couldn't tell him that it was going to be okay because I wasn't sure. I knew my mom could handle herself, but I didn't know what the

The diary.Now I was certain that it wasn't a dream.I placed the diary in my bag before leaving the room.Pack members were gathered in the dining hall, eating breakfast. Instead of joining them, I went to the kitchen.No one was in the kitchen so I opened the fridge and dug around before pulling out a container of fruit salad. I took a seat on a stool at the counter.As I started to eat, I didn't notice Damien walk into the room until he placed his hands on the counter, effectively trapping me in.His scent caged me in and I suddenly wanted him closer.I placed a piece of pineapple in my mouth and attempted to chew it without choking. Damien lifted a hand and ran his fingers up my bare arm, leaving goosebumps in their wake.I lifted another piece of fruit to my mouth, but he tilted my head up and captured my lips with his. My grip on the fork tightened as Damien turned me around on the stool so he could stand between my legs.He drew in my bottom lip gently between his teeth. A sigh

"Do you know what abilities you have?" The goddess asked me.I nodded my head. "I know that I can feel other people's emotions if I make skin to skin contact with them, and I can see visions. I know that I'm stronger and quicker. I also recently found out that I can see someone's past by touching something important to them. Yeah, that's pretty much it.""You can also see their future and where they are located," she added before continuing to speak, "You'll eventually learn new abilities.Like being able to communicate with me, teleport, and manipulate light. However, you won't be able to access these abilities without completing the bond with your mate."I felt my cheeks heat up at the thought of completing the bond with Damien. The Moon Goddess gave me a knowing look."There are some things that require a lot of energy. Completing the bond will not only give you more energy and strength, but also your mate as well."I thought over her words before it hit me. "Wait, that means I can

Scarlett's POVI shook my head, sitting up groggily. The room spun slightly, and I felt a wave of fatigue wash over me.I ran my hands across my face, feeling around for my phone. My fingers wrapped around its slender frame, and I pulled it up to my face.The bright screen made me squint, and I shielded my eyes, forcing myself into an upright position as I stretched lazily. The stiffness in my body was evident, and I let out a low groan.My neck made an odd cracking noise as I twisted my back, trying to shake myself awake.I tossed the phone onto the armchair adjacent to where I sat, the soft cushions enveloping it. As I forced myself out of the couch, my joints creaked in protest.I headed to the television to turn it off, my neck aching with every movement. The screen went black, and the room fell silent except for the dull hum of the radiator in the corner and the distant buzz of horns as the city came to life.I sighed heavily, remembering I had work today. The thought of facing t

Scarlett's POVMy breath seized in my throat as I gripped the edges of my tray tighter, exhaling shakily.Now I know I did not leave that this morning.What the actual fuck is going on?I stood frozen for a moment, my mind racing with possibilities. I tiptoed to the room, bracing myself for whatever I was going to see. The creaking of the floorboards beneath my feet seemed amplified, and my heart pounded in my chest.As I pushed the door open wider, a violent shiver ran down my spine. The sight before me was like a punch to the gut. I felt like I'd been robbed, violated.I dropped the tray on the floor, close to the doorframe, as I stepped over my overturned desk, trembling. My sheets hung awkwardly from my windows, my bed totally wrecked. The mess was chaotic, like a whirlwind had swept through my room.I picked up a ripped pillow, staring at it as if somehow it would tell me what exactly had happened. My bedside drawers lay on the floor, contents totally emptied out onto the floor.

Scarlett's POVAs I trudged towards my front door, a smile still plastered on my face, I rummaged through my purse for my phone. My fingers closed around it, and I pulled it out, dialing Spencer's number out of habit. But then I remembered he was away on a business trip, and a chuckle escaped my lips as I shoved the phone back into my bag. "Silly," I muttered to myself.I continued to fumble through my purse, searching for my keys.My fingers dug deeper, and I pointed the bag towards the dim street light by the fence, but there was nothing."Don't tell me I forgot my keys. Do not fucking tell me I forgot my keys," I muttered, crouching down by the fence as I emptied the contents of my purse onto the ground.The items clanged against each other, and a faint glint caught my eye. I grabbed the keys, sighing in relief as I packed my stuff back into the bag.As I stood up, I dusted off my knees, grunting in frustration. "I really need to organize my shit better," I muttered to myself.I st

Ares' POVDon't get an erection.Don't get an erection.Don't get an erection.Scarlett's weight was still pressed lightly against me, her frame soft where mine was tense. My hands, which had instinctively gone to steady her, now rested awkwardly at her waist.Her brown hair framed her face, shielding her hazel eyes which were barely visible. It smells faintly of coconut and lavender, her signature scent.Her breath hitched as she glanced down between us, then quickly backed up. Her cheeks bloomed a deep shade of red that stirred something very unholy within me.DON’T. GET. AN. ERECTION.She pushed herself off with a flustered gasp, avoiding my eyes as she dusted off her jorts. I cleared my throat, a low rumble that scraped against the tightness in my chest.I swallowed hard, risking a glance at her as she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, eyes flicking everywhere but at me.My lips twitched in spite of myself.I inwardly chuckled, watching her fidget as she glanced at any and e

Scarlett's POVI hum softly, closing the distance between us, feeling the heat radiating off of him.The air around us seems to shift, thickening with something unspoken, something charged. “And you,” I say, my voice low as I jab my index finger into his chest.His brow arches, his lips twitching upward in amusement as if I’m nothing more than a source of entertainment to him. My cheeks flush instantly, the weight of his piercing blue eyes locking onto mine making me feel like my thoughts are on full display.Those eyes, sharp, unreadable, hold emotions I can’t quite place, swirling beneath the surface in a way that makes my stomach twist.I swallow thickly, my throat suddenly dry. My palms feel clammy, and I discreetly wipe them on the fabric of my skirt, praying he doesn’t notice.“You didn’t answer me,” I finish, crossing my arms over my chest in an attempt to look composed, even if my heart is hammering against my ribs.For a moment, he doesn’t say anything. He just stares at me,

Scarlett's POV“Where are my cream slacks? Spencer groans, rummaging through his closet as I button up my blouse, plopping on his bed.His vanilla scent wafts into my nose as Ariana's voice croons out his speakers, barely audible.“Spence, you don't have cream slacks you have beige slacks,” I pause, chuckling as the perfectly starched pair of pants catches my eye underneath his big blue suitcase. “And here they are,” I say as I wrench them out from underneath his suitcase with a grunt.“Ugh,” he groans, grabbing them from my arms as he ruffles my hair, “Scar, you are a lifesaver. I was so gonna be late for my flight,” he says as he rips a shirt off its hanger, hastily buttoning it up.I pat my hair down, smoothing it as I shoot daggers at Spencer.He chuckles lowly, glancing at his watch.“Shit, shit,” he cusses, grabbing his wallet and airpod case from the nightstand as he disappears into the bathroom, reappearing moments later with his toiletries.“If I don't get going now, I'm not