Novels by Jestarromance

General POVThe ballroom on the third floor of the East Wing didn’t look like it belonged to a university. It glowed like a carnival was going on in it. Blaring colorful lights cascaded from a silver ball overhead, catching on every shimmer of silk and polished shoe. A deep red carpet stretched across the floor like a trail to the outside where celebrities would arrive and get captured by paparazzi, and the sound of soft instrumentals played low beneath the cacophony of voices and laughter.It was the school’s tradition. An informal induction of the new CRI members to the academic elite. A meet-and-mingle event masked as a celebration. The Dean would be present to welcome the members as well as the school board of directors.Meredith stood by the refreshment table, fingers curled around a glass of something bubbly she hadn’t touched. Her hair had been curled softly for the night. A black halter-neck dress hugged her slim frame, the back cut scandalously low. It was Skye’s idea. Of cou

EarlWhen I woke up that morning, something hit me at the back of my mind. Memories from the previous night washed through my mind and at once, I felt relief course through my veins. I knew what to do. Today was the day I'd have to eliminate someone from the group. Hopefully, someone asides Ava and Meredith is stupid enough to cross me. I got to class just when all the students have settled and I let my eyes wander across the classroom. Meredith wasn't there. That was weird but I made sure not to let it get too obvious. Rumours spread fast and as much as I don't let it bother me, I wouldn't want something as flimsy as a stupid rumour ruin my plans. However, I couldn't wait to see her at the meeting. Excitement bubbled in my spine as I finished lecture for the day and began to gather my things. "Professor?" A tiny voice called. I almost groaned, knowing who it was.Ava stood before me, dressed in a hoodie top that stopped just below her bust, exposing her belly like it was supposed

MeredithMy heart was still pounding ruthlessly as I stood outside on the balcony, watching the party go on with the air kissing my face. Fucking Skye had made me drink some alcohol I've never tasted before and since then, it was as if I had no control over my actions. I knew what I was doing but a sense of confidence awashed me and soon, I found myself in the arms of a man.Tall and strongly built, I let him lead me on the dance floor. And then our bodies had touched and I'd felt his strong hand hold my waist tightly. I knew then that I'd wanted nothing more than to drown in his touch. He had touched every inch of me without taking off my clothes. Almost as if he knew me to the core. When I pulled away, I half expected him to follow seeing the way his obscured eyes pooled with dark desire. But when he didn't, I just forgot about him and went about my activity. Moments after, I'd seen him walk over to my father and I had been wondering who he was. He'd remove the mask and turned so

EarlThe silk of my dress shirt slid smoothly over my skin as I buttoned it up, my movements intentional. The mirror reflected back a man who had long since mastered control of his emotions, of his reactions, of the world around him. But tonight, that control would be tested.I adjusted my cuffs, rolling my shoulders as the fabric settled into place. The crisp white contrasted sharply against the black vest I fastened over it. My fingers moved expertly, the same way they did when handling a gun, a pen, or the fragile balance between patience and vengeance.Reese Keeler’s birthday. A night of champagne and politics, of carefully chosen words and silly role-plays. But that wasn’t why I was going.I slipped on my watch, pressing a button on the side. A single ring later, the call connected."Everything is in place," Isaac’s voice came through, ready as always. "I’ll be inside before the main guests arrive."I adjusted my collar, staring at my reflection. "The girl.""I’ll confirm tonight

MeredithThe sun was still high, warm but not harsh, casting a soft light over the pavement as I stepped onto the main road. The place wasn't filled with students like always during weekdays. Just older people like the staff and other workers worked their way through. My mind was still boggled by the events of the meeting, the suffocating air of that boardroom, the way they had spoken about me like I wasn’t even there. Their judgy looks and how I couldn't even say a word. It was like I didn’t matter.I exhaled slowly, rubbing a hand over my arm as I stepped onto the curb, scanning the road for a taxi. I just wanted to go back to my dorm, shut the door, and breathe.That's when I felt movement from the corner of my eye. I turned my head just in time to see him, Professor Sherwood, standing near his car, keys in hand, his sharp gaze catching mine across the distance.For a split second, everything else faded. The Reynolds. The CRI. The tension.All that existed was the stretch of space

MeredithIt was supposed to be a quiet weekend for me. A Saturday to visit the school library and maybe get some groceries. That was before I got a message from the school board. "Why is the board sending me a message?" I asked out loud.Skye turned around, a cup of ice cream in hand and a confused look lacing her face. "The board? What did they say?"I turned over the phone to her so she could see. My heart was beating fast but I tried to hold my hands steady. If the board was asking to see me, why would it be today of all days? Was it because they saw me with Professor Earl the evening before? Had they seen me flirting with him at the club? Did something happen with my application? I knew it. I knew the fast acceptance was a glitch and I'd been stupid enough to think I was good enough for Sonnydale to give me admission in less than an hour. "You should go." Skye said after a few moments of silence. "Go find out what it is before you die trying to think about it."I went back insi