Shadows

Chapter 5

I walked past the maids, mixture of curiosity and admiration in their eyes .

" I needed rest "

"Not just rest , the one that comes with the capital letter "R"

"I heared a familiar voice ,

"A very familiar one."

Aaron was leaning against a marble Column talking to a maid , who looked like she was about to melt to the floor, Aaron was a smug smile , his blonde hair quite messy in a way that made him looked charming. the maid giggled softly hiding her face in her hand.

" my lord , You shouldn't say such things , she wispered shyly . Aaron placed his hands over his chest, but I speak only the truth if beauty was a crime you would be.........

"Aaron'',.my voice caught through the hall,.Aaron froze, slowly , very slowly he turned his head , Oh Roshan fancy seeing you here.

Kael walked forward expression, unimpressed " Aaron you're in the Leaders quarters we live here , I see you everyday.

the maid blushed , wispered a quick excuse and went away before Aaron could say any word

Aaron signed dramaticaly, she was just starting to fall in love , you ruined it .

Roshan smacked the back of his head , not too hard , but hard enough.

"ow! what was that for " Aaron frowned . for being you" for flirting with every woman who breathes.

They come to me brother, I just wanted to explore, you know what they say...." What taste sweet never get sour"

And that will end you Aaron, only change can deliver you from your dubious habit.

"Why do everyone keeps telling me that?, "

The council meeting will be held at sun set, I don't want any excuses.

*****

The field stretched wide under the morning sun.

A walk could ease alot of worries, I said to myself I wandered further than I intended, fascinated by the beauty of the pack.

I followed the distant sound of clashing weapons and low, commanding voices. I only meant to observe......but the moment I stepped out from behind the trees, my breath snapped.

There he was, " Lord Roshan", anyone could tell who he was with a blink.

this man could have been a shadow, a very large and masculine shadow , his shoulder length hair was as black as the hat pulled low on his piercing eyes and knee- high moccasins constrated with his dark appearance, every hard line of his body spoke of something different his deep ocean blue eyes were sparkling that could draw any soul near, his good looks were fire.

His body twisted with effortless strength, muscles shifting beneath his dark tunic as he dugged a strike and spun disarming his opponent with as swift motion. His worrriors clearly stared at him in awe, clearly used to losing to him but was never tired of witnessing it.

"I've expected someone feared, someone more respected "

Roshan pulled a strand of hair from his forehead, sweat glistening around his Jew. His chest rose and fell steadily, not a hint of exhaustion in him.his aura radiated command, confidence and something almost dangerous.

" The way he stood tall"

The way every worrior looked at him, like he carried the future.

Roshan turned suddenly, eyes sweeping the field .

" For a heartbeat, our gaze collide."

Roshan eyes narrowed, curious assessing . Not unkind but sharp enough to see through a person.

He walked towards her with narrow steps.

"You, he said his voice deep and steady"you're the girl Eira found .

Iris nodded, unable to take her gaze from his .

"You shouldn't be this close to the training field, it can be dangerous."

I..I didn't mean to intrude," I was just watching ."

"Admiring? He teased lightly .

She quickly looked away," No".

Next time , he said as he walked past her to his worrior , ''admire from a safer distance ".

He walked to his worriors already shouting new commands, forgetting she was even there.

Later in the day Iris sat in her chambers, her hands clapsed together tightly. She replayed the moment in her mind over and over again.

Why has she just stood there?

Why couldn't she move while he walked away?

And why......why did his voice make her heart beat faster.

"I hate this,” she whispered. “I hate the way he makes me feel.”

She lay back on her pillows, annoyed at him… but even more annoyed at herself.

Yet no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t shake the image of Roshan’s smirk, or the steady strength in his eyes.

And that made her even angrier.

Roshan left the training ground , back to his chambers he was about pulling his tonic when Avaline walked in , a sway in her hips her gown clinging to every curve she has careful displayed, she was a stunning woman with a piercing green eyes and a black hair that cascaded down her back like a waterfall. giving her a touch glow she thought no man could resist.

" Avaline cleared her throat softly,"

"Roshan "

" Avaline," his voice neutral what are you doing here?

Avaline sauntered into the room , her hips swaying seductively . I just wanted to ease your stress. Her eyes gazing lustfully over his body.

Roshan eyes flashed with irritation, I'm not in for your games Avaline, besides I've got work to do .....you should leave. He said walking past her.

Avaline smile wavered , she moved untill she stood directly in front of him forcing him to either look at her or walk through her .

" Roshan" ,she said swaying her body," I'm i invisible to you?".

"Hmm" Roshan said brushing past her As if she was nothing but a cutting in his way. " If you're trying to seduce someone, you should find a man who is actually interested."

But I.....

" Besides ," i prefare woman who don't smell like desperation and too much perfume.

Avaline's Jew dropped . She walked out furious and embarrassed.

This woman is literally something else.

As he poured himself a drink, he couldn't help but think if Iris,

She is indeed a petite woman, but her thought wavered in his head, she looked young and innocent she must have been through a lot , I wondered how she was coping.

But now, he has to focus at the work at hand .