Novels by Rhea Matthews

Reika**“You did this?” He asked.It didn't seem like he needed an answer for that so I stayed silent, my chest heaving as the death look Lyra had in her eyes crossed my mind again.It was exhilarating. I could feel the blood pumping in my veins.If I had stayed in the room any longer, I'd have burst into laughter.I can't laugh in their face now. I had to hold it in.Stephan walked up to me and leaned against the wall.“Is today their death day?” He asked quietly.I caught a glimpse of him through the corners of my eyes a bit shocked that he didn't reprimand my reckless action.“Not yet.”“They're going to die soon.” I looked at the clock hanging on the wall and the corners of my lips lifted in a smile.“Two more minutes.”Right in time, footsteps echoed from the corridor.“Help me. I need some epipens!” I screamed then rested against the wall.Karin rushed towards where she stood holding two small cylindrical pens in her hands.“Thank you Karin, please tell Myron to hurry up for di

Stephan**I cursed under my breath, my hands fiddling with the buttons on my shirt as I walked down the hallway to our bedroom to pick up Zara.A mild irritation coursed through me. Irritation at myself for what my head still considered a pretty bad decision.There was no guarantee that Zara—Reika could be trusted and here I was putting her in charge of a deal that could potentially cost millions to the pack if it failed.I reached the door, knocked twice then stepped back.I only needed her to find who was behind the attack. I wasn't even sure about getting her to break the spell that hovered around me now that her identity was brought to light.The Reika that I knew wasn't the person that was in that body.The hinges on the door creaked softly and the clicking of heels followed.I turned to the door and almost got my breath knocked out of me.My wolf stirred underneath my skin, sending my breath raging and heat crawling up my neck.My eyes drank in her appearance, the red gown hugg

Reika**I didn't trust Stephan.My immediate instinct once to leave the room was to whoop for joy but I couldn't push of the alarm that slowly took over my system.It was going well. Our discussion went far too well.I loved being out of jail but I expected to be thrown back any time again.I slipped out of our bedroom, walked swiftly to my bedroom and shut the door securely.Once inside, I checked the hiding spots around the room.There was a piece of paper lying around somewhere which held my internal monologue of praying the moon goddess changes her mind and gives me more days on earth.I found the paper and immediately shredded it into unrestorable bits.I took out the wad of cash that Zara hid in the floorboards, stored it underneath my shirt and headed out of the room.I wasn't going to be back here except absolutely necessary. If Zara’s coward employer had a task for her, he knew where to find her.I returned to our bedroom and a bit of the alarm that ravaged my system began t

Zara/Reika**I could feel my body sway softly in my sleep, a slight breeze tickling the soles of my feet and my face pressed against a solid surface that smelled of aftershave and pinewood.I pressed my nose into it like a newborn, my fingers curling as a bubble of warmth spread throughout my body.I cracked my eyes open, my vision still slightly blurry but I couldn't see the dark damp walls of the prison anymore.My eyes shot open immediately. My body was in mid air. I looked up to see Stephan's face, a dark shadow covering his chin and a faraway look in his eyes.My mind travelled to my wrists as I could no longer feel the cool press of the handcuffs against it.It was gone, replaced by a deep angry red mark that was bleeding.“Stephan.” I mumbled.“You're awake.” he answered and continued to walk through the corridor.We passed a group of maids who lowered their head, a coy look in their eyes and their cheeks stained pink.I tried to jump to the floor but his grip under my knees on

Stephan**I found her words absurd. Strange and downright insulting.Every thought in my head was blocked out, replaced by the confession Zara no Reika made that morning.As a kid I had heard stories about souls appearing another's body but I assumed that was just what they were—stories.I didn't want to believe it. I refused to believe something like that could happen.But the more I broke the words down, the more the facts lined up as the truth.No, I wasn't going to accept that.Reika was alive and inside the body of Zara. Zara’s soul was probably gone to the afterlife. Zara was involved in a plot to kill me and now Reika was pulled into it too.Reika was killed by Kaid and Lyra. That part, I could very much believe as I had the same suspicions.She was pregnant when she died. I could understand the vengeance that drove her.But nothing else made sense. I refuse to believe it.I settled into my swivel chair and buried my face in my palm.I could just send out the orders to have her

Zara/Reika**My legs gave out when I tried to step out of the bed and walk to the table near the window.I crumbled to the floor, my white nightgown spreading like a fan around me.I bit my lips, grabbed the headboard and pushed myself off the ground.Stephan appeared next to me and before I could speak, his hands were tucked under my knees lifting and taking me to the table where a steaming bowl of chicken pepper soup was waiting for me.I settled into the soft cushioned chair and picked the spoon.Under his watchful gaze, I began to eat. Slowly to help me myself more time to present my cas well and to prevent choking on the spicy food.Stephan looked like he had the entire day or even week to spare.The spoon touched my lips and I winced from the cuts on it because of the chapped state.A balm appeared at my side in an instant.“Finish your meal first.” Stephan said when I looked up in shock I nodded and resumed eating till the soup bowl was empty.He handed me a glass of water, ma

Sera“Calm down Sera.” I admonished myself, taking in short gasps of air.I hit my chest softly with a curled fist for it to relax but it only thumped harder and more angry.I branched off the corridor leading to my bedroom and headed towards the glass patio doors.They were unlocked so I slipped through immediately grateful for the cold night air that whipped my face.Those damn elders! I gazed into the pool which was lit by the million stars overhead, Ajax annoying voice replaying in my head.‘My duty was to bring forth heirs’I wheeled my chair closer to the pool, a ball of heat rising in my tummy and wondered if I could go for a swim in my condition.I shouldn't try it.Ajax could inform the maids or guards not to save me and inform the Alpha and people of the tragic death of their Luna by morning.I bit my lips, staring quietly into the still pool and pondered on the idea of consummation.Mother used to tell me that she and father disliked each other during the early months of t

Sera“I can't do this, Zuri. I can't even concentrate!” I whined, feeling a strain around my wrists as they hoovered around the cup of water.“Try again! This is the simplest and only way I know you can use to activate your powers.If you can't manage this, then you're entirely useless.” She retorted.I bit my lips, a dark glare coming over my eyes which I immediately blinked off.My lips parted as I took in a deep whiff of dry air and exhaled slowly before placing my hand over the cup.Her instructions played in my head: visualize the power flowing through your bloodstream, gently moving towards the tip of your fingers.Imagine lifting the water from the glass with the powers and moulding it into a ball.Sounds simple enough except I could hardly visualize anything with the image of Alaric's dead parents room flashing through my head.Focus Sera! I bit my lips till I tasted blood, closed my eyes slowly and began to visualise.What would I love my power to look like? The colour assoc

Sera“How many years has this structure been in place?”We were now making our way back into the house after Sorrel had taken me for a quick tour through the gardens, the stables that raised a number of purebred horses, and a green house which he said belonged to Alaric's mom.Now my eyes were fastened to the gargoyles placed at the centre of the compound, spitting sparkling water from its mouth.“It dates back to the early hundreds. After years of being prosecuted by the rest of the world, the ancestors discovered this land, paid a healthy sum for it and named it shadow lair.”“Then werewolf refugees started arriving, gradually filling up the town below and the name was changed to Wolf Noir pack.” Sorrel explained.I leaned back into my chair, nodding slowly as I was wheeled up the ramp and to the patio.“Do you care to explore inside?” He asked.“Yes.” The guard pulled the door open and we weaved through.He started the tour from the numerous visitor rooms that lined the entry corr

Sera The air felt sucked out of the room. I couldn't move but I felt my body recoil from him.Warning bells chimed in my head, my breath hitched and a loud thumping echoed from my chest.It wasn't a question. He was sure of it. Did Zuri reveal herself by mistake? “Zuri..” I gasped inside.“I didn't. I'm as shocked as you are.” She answered.“You don't need to grill her. Her concealment is iron clad, just not iron clad enough against me.” Alaric answered and took my food in his hands.With gentle and firm fingers, he began to massage them, moving upwards then coming down again.“I don't know what you're talking about.” I answered and tried to pull my foot away.He slapped my hands off and continued massaging them.I could almost imagine the feeling of his fingers on my legs, limbing higher with each minute before trialing back down.Maybe this would restore feelings in my legs faster.“You don't have to lie, Sera.” He replied.“I'm not. I really don't know what you’re talking abou

SeraMorning came with only one thought in mind: Find something to keep myself busy with.Preferably something to keep out of Alaric’s sight and soothe my chest from the burning anger that still remained from the previous night.By the time a maid stepped into my room to help with my morning activities, I was already cleaned up and changed into workout pants, a tabletop with a tight fitted jacket around it.“Do I bring your breakfast here?” She asked as I stepped out of the bathroom wrapping my thick curly hair in a messy bun.“Don't bother. I'll let you know when I need it.Where is the workout room?” I inquired as I pulled a pair of sneakers from the shoe cabinet and proceeded to throw them on.“ At the end of the hallway, my Luna. I can take you there if you wish.”“There won't be any need for that.” I replied.Once my shoes were fitted on, I wheeled my chair out of the room and headed for the end of the hallway.All the workers of the palace seemed to be awake and going about thei

AlaricThe door locked softly behind me and within seconds a loud crash filled my ears alongside the shattering of glass.I pressed my back against the door, fist clenched, shadows flaring and my vision almost blurry.I listened to the hard thumping of her heart, could imagine her lips parted in anger as she stared murderously at the door.Her lips.I closed my eyes and relished the taste of her that still remained on mine, my eyes going dark and the shadows raging more wildly at the thoughts.She should have died in the cave.It could have been a better ending for her. Now, I didn't know anything was going to turn out.The one thing I had to make sure of, was for Sera to continue to hate me.In any way possible.Her hatred had to remain constant.I walked away from the door the minute her heart beat turned gentle and a soft snore filled the room.I made a show of walking through the corridor where I was bound to be seen by the servants who would in turn gossip about it and it'll reac