LOGIN**Stephan**I felt my eyes almost pop out of its sockets as I stared at the man that walked in.The air in the room felt sucked out. His eyes landed on me first then moved to Zara with a mischievous gleam in them.Darren.I grounded my teeth till they began to hurt, my palms curled tight at my sides.Darren walked in like he was the king of the world, his hands tucked into the pockets of his freshly ironed three piece suit, his hair combed away from his face.And his lips carried that smirk I had always hated.“ Been a long time, Steph..” He smirked.I didn't know when I let it out. I suppose it had already begun to trickle out in wisps the moment he stepped into the room.My Alpha aura leaked out of my body, filling up the room and blocking out air.Darren didn't waiver, he struck out with his, pushing back against mine as our eyes locked on to each other.I hardened my jaw, tightened my palms and unleashed an even greater force than the previous one.A thud echoed in the room. I for
**Zara/Reika**Dust blinded my eyes for a moment as the leader moved towards Stephan with a speed I could barely track.Grunts and the sound of knuckles against bones echoed from the fight.I curled my fingers around my sweater, my eyes wide and fearful as Stephan fought the leader of the group.As if given a silent order not to interfere, the rest of the group maintained their distance and quietly cheered for their boss.Wait, was Stephan joking right now?He should have ended the fight at once!There was no way I could believe a small fry like that was actually making him sweat.Next to me, the girl had already regained consciousness.She still stubbornly held on to my dress while staring at the ongoing fight.I looked up at the buildings before us, catching the residents looking down below then hid once they caught me watching.I bit my lips nervously and returned my stare to the fight to see the leader flying some distance away, streaks of blood around his mouth and face.Stephan
**Zara/Reika**I buried my hands into my pockets as I strolled through the quiet town, the sun caressing my cheeks and a faint chill in the air.As I walked, I couldn't help but have the feeling that I was being watched through the dark windows of the tall buildings that sat on each side of the road.I wiped the sweat that coated my palms against my dress and continued down the street, looking through the show glasses of shops and trying hard not to let my anxiety show.My suspicions were further confirmed when I spied at the window of one of the houses through a mirror and caught someone immediately pulling the blinds.What's going on?Did I do something to incur their suspicion?Maybe I should have just stayed with Stephan.I stopped before a large building which had a creaky and almost faded sign of ‘Library’ placed above it.It was probably wise to lay low for a while before returning to the inn.I stepped into the Library hoping to find something that could give an exact clue of
**Zara/Reika**The growling for my tummy was the first thing that ushered me back from the dream world.I furrowed my eyebrows, my fingers dragging the fabric covering my body closer and tried to begin round two of sleeping.I couldn't.Aside from my rumbling tummy, the smell of burning wood, the lapping of waves and sand nestled between the crevices of my feet kept me awake.A groan left my lips as I unwillingly opened my eyes.Stephan's figure was blurry for a moment before my vision became clear and I could see him squatting before the fire and turning two sticks that had fish on them over the fire.My mouth watered at the sight and I immediately rose from the leaves I slept on.I took the shirt that was used as a blanket and threw it over my body, making sure to button it all the way to the collar.Just because we agreed to become friends doesn't mean I trusted him.Not yet.I knew Stephan had an agenda and I wanted to discover what it was.In the meantime, I'd play along.“Good m
**Reika/Zara**The songs of the night insects, the lapping of waves and slow crackling of fire burning were the sounds that welcomed me back to reality.I forced my eyes open, a soft gasp leaving my lips at the darkness that met my eyes.Then I remembered where I was. No, where we were stuck.I tried to turn to my side but found myself trapped by large arms curled around my body.A soft breath tickled my neck and the cool scent of musk and almonds filled my senses.I swallowed, lifted his hands gently and immediately turned to my side before letting his arms drop back.My face was pressed against his chest, almost cutting off my air supply and my breasts were squeezed against his muscles.“Stephan, I can't breathe.” I mumbled against him.After what seemed like a long time, I felt him pull away with a sigh leaving his lips.“Sorry. It's really cold.” He said, his voice deep and sleepy.I raised my head and found him staring down at me, his blue eyes dark and intense and felt blush cre
**Zara/Reika**One moment, the vehicle was peaceful, quiet and leisurely cruising through the road.The next month, I was hovering slightly above my seat, my hand gripping Stephan's shirt so tight as the car began a free fall into the unknown below.I didn't know whether to scream, cry or stay still.Nothing could form in my throat.Like a lump took up residence there while the rest of my brain shut down.I turned with wide eyes to look at Stephan who still managed to remain calm under the situation.Shortly before a loud thud almost sent me deaf, Stephan covered my body with his and darkness filled our sight.Water.I was in a large body of water again.My arms flayed widely, air bubbles leaving my lips as I gasped until my head was suddenly lifted above.“Calm down Zara. I'll get us out of here.” Stephan's voice registered in my consciousness.He raised his head above the water that was gradually filling up the car and his fingernails changed into claws.With a sharp swipe, the wind







