Novels by Author Starr

ALEXIA They aren’t dating! I wanted to do a dance around the court so badly due to how relieved and happy I was. Although I was aware if it wasn’t going to be Jinx, it was going to be someone else and did he mention she was into girls? Blinking away my thoughts, I tried to focus on the story he was telling me instead. “In a sense, the attention got worse and Jinx was getting harassed daily. It forced us both to face our fears instead of hiding away. She came out to her parents, and we have remained friends ever since.” “Oh…that’s a touching story, actually. I still think you should be taking the fact that someone is out there to kill you seriously…” He didn’t respond, he simply picked up the basketball and made another shot before coming to sit beside me on the bench. With the list still in my hand, he leaned over, running his finger across the list. I stared at him from the corner of my eyes before turning my full gaze on him after noticing he was distracting. His side profile h

ALEXIA The situation I found myself in was partially my fault. I could admit that now, hours later as we pulled into the manor. When he kissed me, I had a choice not to kiss him back, but I did anyway. Besides, this was going to happen one day as I already knew nothing was going to come of my crush on him. “Whoa…” I said, glancing around. “You weren’t wrong when you said security has gotten tighter around here. What happened?” Zeke and Ben do that thing they do whenever they are about to lie. Exchange non-verbal looks to decide who was going to tell the lie so they don’t contradict each other. It’s starting to get annoying because I can’t shake the feeling that they were hiding something that concerned me… from me! “Politics.” Ben was the one who spoke. “An anonymous letter was leaked to Alpha Damon. The security are on the lookout for an assassin sent to put an end to Killian’s life.” What? I blinked, surprised by the fact that they didn’t only tell me the truth, but I didn’t an

ALEXIA “I don’t understand. At first, you wanted her transferred out of the school, and now you want her to transfer back to her previous department? If you ask me, I think she’s doing great where she is…” There was a pause from the principal that made me guess he was showing Killian something—hopefully, not my grade. “After all the university applications start in a few months and exams start next semester, she could decide to take the exam on the courses she hopes to study full time in the Academia. I think this is the best decision for her and everyone involved.” I turned away from the door, pressing my back against the wall beside it. Killian's action didn’t make sense. One minute he wants me out of the school and next he wants me back in the same space I removed myself from because of him? I didn’t like it one bit, it’s starting to feel like he was messing with my head on purpose. Like how he willingly carried me only to run away from me a few seconds later, then he turned ar

ALEXIA On my way back to the cafeteria, I couldn’t stop thinking about the fact that Killian freaking apologized to me. My cheeks hurt so much from smiling, but I stopped at the entrance, forcing my face to stay neutral before entering the cafeteria. I knew my day was about to get better when I returned and there was no sign of Willow. Just as before, Leo took my crutches to place them beside me while Raven helped me settle down next to her. “Is everything okay?” She asked, her eyes roaming over my face. I nodded, not trusting myself to say anything. I feared that if I opened my mouth an uncontrollable giggling might escape due to how happy I was feeling inside.Leo checked his wristwatch, then reached over for his jacket. “Sorry to cut our lunchtime short today, I have a briefing practice to attend in a few minutes." “I thought you had a game last Saturday…” Raven remarked as he stood up to go. “No, it was canceled. Coach had a family emergency, which means the game has been mo

ALEXIA The sugar rush, at least on my part, died the minute we pulled into Zeke’s parking space to see him silently fuming. Ben gave him a sheepish smile as he helped me out of the car. “My car…” Zeke groaned, sounding like he was in agony or something. “My sweet baby.” Watching him circle the car to see if there was any damage on it, I wondered how he knew the car was missing from the parking lot. Looking at Ben, I was surprised but relieved to see he wasn’t taking Zeke’s display seriously, which reassured me that taking his car out without permission wasn’t a big deal. “This!” He snapped his fingers at both of us. “Is not Killian’s car, you of all people know I don’t let anyone drive my baby.” The last statement was directed at Ben and seeing I was out of his focus for a second, I grabbed that opportunity, making a run for the entrance. Before disappearing through the door, I stopped to look over my shoulder, a bit surprised that Ben didn’t out me to him. Turning around, I alm

ALEXIA The tension in the room was so thick that one could cut it with a knife and with each passing seconds, my heart raced with the possibility that my words may not have any effect on him and he would end up punching me anyway. There’s no freaking way I would survive a punch from a werewolf, judging by the fact that all Willow did was step on my foot, and now I’m on crutches for a week or so. Silence continued to stretch as everyone anticipated my opponent's next move—including me. My eyes snapped shut on their own accord as he brought his fist up to my face. I waited, bracing myself up for the punch that never came. I opened my eyes just in time to see him releasing my collar, but not fast enough as a teacher had walked in, and she was staring at us, point of correction, glaring at us. Bending down to pick my crutches, I put some distance between us as the teacher approached us. The rest of the classroom had gone back to minding their business, something they could have done i

HAZEL I smooth my hand over my forehead as they stepped into the room. I have never kept a secret from Aria before, I tell her everything which is why I was going through an emotional wreck trying to appear normal to her. “So…how are you feeling now?” She felt my forehead, probably mistaking me touching it as feeling a fever or something. “Besides the fact that it's going to take a few days for the scratches to disappear completely, I’m fine.” I assured her, sitting next to her in my mind. Even while I was talking to Aria, my eyes were mainly glued to Freya as she walked around the room either touching or feeling something. I was so nervous she would decide to go into the bathroom next and feel the hygiene products I have there or maybe I’m just paranoid because I have a person hiding in there. Not just anyone but Zade. Standing up abruptly once I figured a way to get them out of the room so he could leave before things spurn out of control or I collapsed in a ball of nerves. “H

HAZEL I couldn’t tell if I was imagining his touch on my face or dreaming it but regardless of which one it might be, I was too scared to open my eyes to conform. Afraid that it will be snatched away from me and I will return to the cold reality that I will never feel his touch again. When I felt his fingers combing through my hair, soothing me into an even deeper state. I moved into his embrace, my eyes fluttering open before the rest of me could cooperate. Our eyes immediately met and I held my breath, pausing for his reaction. Relieved wash over me as Zade leaned over to press his lips on my forehead. I gripped the hand that was creasing my face, never wanting to let go. The relief was a short one because only a second later, he stood up, making his way toward the entrance. I expected him to walk out, but my chest was filled with a warmth that made me crack a smile when he inserted the lock from the inside so no one would disturb us. He came back to join me on the bed, parting

HAZEL Being in the dining hall and seated all by myself at the large table having brunch felt odd. Aria left to attend to the stuff she promised her Zade, Freya is somewhere in the house. Everyone seemed busy with something which made me feel like a burden even though I came here with the intent of having a mini vacation. Taken aback by Willow’s abrupt entrance and the fact that she has taken a seat uninvited at the far end of the table, staring me down. Not that she doesn’t have the right to be wherever she wants to but there has been tension between us ever since they got here, plus usually she avoids me, not seeks me out.Bracing myself up for whatever insults she wants to lash at me because If she’s here then, Kane must have told her I rejected him. Breaking eye contact, I decided to focus on my meal instead, at least until she decided to stop staring at me and state why she was here. “I want to apologize to you for how I’ve been acting.” I almost choke, out of anything I was

HAZEL As soon as I shut the door, the bathroom door opened and just as Zade emerged from it, Kane knocked on the door which made us both freeze. Motioning for him to get back into the bathroom, I hurriedly wiped the traces of tears in my eyes and composed myself. “I told you to go away Kane, I meant it.” I yelled, looking over my shoulder to see Zade still leaning across the door frame unmoving. “I realize I’m still being selfish so if you just give me a moment, I will go with whatever you decide Hazie, please.” He choked, still knocking slightly on the door. Counting on him to go back into the bathroom as I made to open the door, letting Kane back in. I want to put an end to this once and for all or else I will keep hurting and I’m just tired of feeling pain at this point. “Seeing you hurt too much Kane, I’m not going to lie and pretend that everything is peachy. I thought we were going to get married, I was looking forward to starting a life with you but not anymore. When I loo

HAZEL Looking away from him, I turned back to Kane, aware of the fact that half of this room wants me to take him back while quarter will support me in whatever decision I make and Zade… staring at home beneath my lashes knowing no matter how much I want him, nothing could ever…Fortunately, we were interrupted by someone's presence in the room. Judging by the look Zade flashed at him, something tells me he was someone important. The group was broken up as Rebekka approached the stranger. “Beta Xavier, glad you could make it.” She said, looking in her brother’s direction. “I just got back from the city they attacked and it’s not looking good.” He replied then turned to Kane. “You’re also coming with me, by the way.” The four of them disappeared out of sight within minutes and were relieved by the knowledge that Kane was going to be too busy handling things with his uncle and Beta, giving me more time to prolong the conversation I must have with him. “Prolonging the conversation w

HAZEL “What kept you so long?” Asked Freya when I finally joined her and the driver waiting to drive us out. “Oh…have you been waiting out here for long? I’m so sorry, I had a hard time deciding what to wear.” I lied, hoping the blush on my cheeks doesn’t give away my lie. She chuckled, nodding her head in understanding. “Don’t I know that? Come on, I’m excited for the stuff I have planned for us with the help of Aria, it’s a shame she can’t come.” “Well, I can.” Willow announced, all dressed up and hurrying towards us. “I can’t believe you wouldn’t invite me out with you.” I paused on the verge of opening my side of the door, developing mixed feelings about her joining us. Her dislike for me because I wouldn’t forgive her cheating cousin hasn’t been something she tried to hide ever since they got here and I’m worried she would ruin everything for us. Freya glanced at me. “You know Hazel is coming, right? The sole purpose of this hang out is because of her. If you promise to beh