Romane von Rhea Matthews

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

**Zara/Reika**I held the paper between my fingers as my body began to tremble.My eyes remained glued to it, re reading the words like I missed something.The time for the meeting plus the location kept echoing in my head.My sight went blurry, my mouth dry and I suddenly felt a fever coming up.I squeezed the card in my hand and threw my head against the pillow, exhaling slow breaths through my lips to keep my heart from exploding.It's okay Reika. Just calm down. You'll figure this out.No, I couldn't figure this one out.I couldn't sneak out from the palace right under Stephan’s nose and go to a club I hardly knew.Why was the location changed?Was I going to be killed this time and he wanted to do it off the palace?Sweat dropped from my forehead down my neck.I curled and uncurled my palm, staring at the ceiling like the answer would appear there.The bathroom door opened and Stephan stepped out accompanied by the rushing of water.I sat upright and threw a scathing glare in his

**Zara/Reika**I had enough to worry about.The fact that my sweet interval for revenge had been abruptly cut short, a mysterious note on my bathroom mirror, meeting the stranger again and getting more ridiculous tasks.I was worried my head would explode with how many issues filled it but at least, I didn't worry about them while I slept.I tapped my feet against the floor, my jaws clenched so hard I could feel them grind and watched with narrowed eyes as a team of maids filed into my room and began to take down the clothes in my closet.For a minute I thought Stephan had found out everything, I was about to be thrown out of the palace or even worse thrown into jail.My confusion was glaring in my face when one of the maids informed me that I would now be sharing a room with the Alpha.The Alpha? Stephan?For the past twenty minutes that they've been at their task I was still yet to comprehend why and how I was moving into Stephan's room.It was a bit of a stretch but my mind couldn'

**STEPHAN**I woke up to her scent that filled up the entire inch of my bedroom but found the space next to me empty.I dragged a finger across my eyes to get rid of the sleep and sat up in bed.I must have been so knocked out not to notice when she left.I looked around my bedroom, specifically the cupboards and the way to my closet. All was still intact.Well, she didn't mess up my room this time. That was a win.I stretched a little, grateful to be back in Ravenclaw and in my bed but as my thoughts wandered to the unpleasant meeting I had planned today, I suddenly wished I didn't contact Kyren as soon as I did.Speaking of returning, my mind wandered to Zara’s bedroom, to the note I found on her bathroom mirror when I took her in.Her bedroom was the first place I stopped, hoping to place her in bed.I wanted to retrieve a towel to wipe sweat off her body when the writing on the mirror stumped me.I wisely held back the urge to call for guards and studied it, even took a picture w

**Zara/Reika**My body still shook from the after effects of the revelation I just had.My skin tingled like it was brushed by the translucent flowers of the garden, while the new ultimatum I had been given echoed in my ears like a judgement.I blinked my eyes open, squinting at the gentle glow of light that cut through my sight from the overhead light, listened to the soft groan of the wind against window panes and mechanical ticking of the wall clock.A sigh left my lips. I turned to the side and was immediately hit by a cool minty breath against my face.All traces of the fatigue I felt earlier disappeared in a moment.Yes, we were back in Raven Claw. Finally!I dragged a finger across my eyes to be sure I was seeing properly.I was indeed seeing well.I lifted my eyes to the ceiling, looked past the bed to the familiar cupboards which I remembered turning inside out.Why was I in Stephan's bedroom?“This pervert!” I mused under my breath and dragged his hand that was resting on my

**Zara/Reika**The ecstasy I felt from the noodle shop continued to course through my body from the time we departed till we arrived at the inn.Stephan's expression was a bit more relaxed, his face bore a faint smile and the worry lines around his eyes had eased.I patted my round stomach as we strolled down the street that led to the inn.The houses around still had their lights on and the smell of dinner wafting through the window.If I wasn't knocked out earlier, I would have asked Darren why the occupants lived like they were scared of something.It all didn't add up. But as Stephan had rung into my brain times without a number, it was none of my business.The inn woman was back in her seat, waving a silver fan around herself while she sipped a glass of cola.She nodded at us as we stepped in then moved her gaze towards the cushions in the reception.Stephan and I followed her gaze and our eyes landed on a nest of dusty silver hair.Kyren was here.“Kyren.” Stephan echoed in a ch

**Zara/Reika**A soft groan left my lips. I pressed my eyes shut, my eyebrows furrowed and the sharp scent of musk and almonds drifted into my nose.I curled my fingers around the blanket draped over my body and forced my eyes open.A brown ceiling with streaks of dried up rain water patches and a fan that barely offered any breeze greeted my eyes.I sniffed, looked sideways to see a glass of water resting on the dresser. I looked to the other side and found the windows slightly opened, the sky dark and devoid of stars.Where was I? I rose from the bed, dragged a finger through my eyes to get rid of the sleep and pushed my hair from my face.My memory was a bit foggy.I took the glass of water resting on the dresser and downed it immediately.As I placed the glass down, I became aware of a pair of eyes staring intently at me.Stephan.The fog in my head cleared up at once.Darren. He was the leader of the rogue werewolves.Wait…I looked around the room, ignoring the scathing look S