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A NEW “US”

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Lucian stared at Zeda, hurt flashing in his eyes.

“Is that what you think?” His voice was low, almost disappointed.

Zeda opened her mouth to rephrase her question, but he held up a hand.

“Look, I might be a lot of things, but I’m not selfish, especially not with you,” he said. “I’ve been able to control my beast just fine with my bike or music ever since I came of age. I don't need anything else to keep the monster at bay.”

He stood up and then knelt before her, easily tilting her chair to face him as if she weighed nothing. He took her hands in his, his midnight eyes locking with hers.

“Zeda, love,” he said, “I called you because I found myself wanting to be with you. I want an ‘us.’ My beast being calm around you is a bonus, not the reason. Please know that.”

Zeda sat still, stunned and speechless. She didn't know how to respond, so she just smiled and nodded, her heart a fluttering mess.

He shifted a strand of hair from her eyes, and the movement revealed a glimpse of a dark tattoo
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    “Oh my goodness! Where did this picture come from?” Zeda asked, staring at her phone screen.A picture of her and Lucian kissing at the restaurant had been uploaded just a few minutes ago and was already viral on the school’s website.“Someone must have taken it, of course,” Carrie replied, looking at the same picture on her own phone.“But we were the only ones in the restaurant,” Zeda reminded her. “He booked the whole place.”Carrie looked at her, amused. “The waiters took the picture, obviously.”“But,” Zeda stammered, frowning. “They're workers. What business do they have spreading rumors like students?”“Most of them are students,” Carrie chuckled. “They work here to earn a living.”“Ugh,” Zeda grumbled, putting her phone down and leaning back in the cab.The cab was taking them to Fashion Zone, the best boutique at the academy. It was Friday morning, and they needed to get their clothes and shoes for the party tonight.A lot had happened in the last two days. After her dates wi

  • Zeda And The Four Princes Of Shadowbrook Academy    A MOMENT OF FOREVER

    Zeda started screaming in delight when Lucian changed gears, her hair flying behind her. They laughed hysterically, and Zeda wished they could do this every day. The drink had helped, just as he promised. She felt light and free, not drunk, which made the experience even more thrilling."Now I know why your demon is always calm when you ride a bike," Zeda said when Lucian slowed to a cruise.His only reply was a soft chuckle."You mentioned music, too, when you talked about how you calm him," she said."Yeah, music helps a lot. It kind of puts him to sleep," he replied."I heard you're the best singer in the academy, and you play all the instruments, too?" she asked.Lucian shrugged as if it were nothing. "Yeah, I guess. I have almost every instrument in my house.""Really? Can you show me?"Lucian parked at his garage, which held his luxury car and another sleek, red motorcycle."Is this the demon kingdom? How do you live here all alone?" Zeda asked, looking around. The buildings w

  • Zeda And The Four Princes Of Shadowbrook Academy    A NEW “US”

    Lucian stared at Zeda, hurt flashing in his eyes.“Is that what you think?” His voice was low, almost disappointed.Zeda opened her mouth to rephrase her question, but he held up a hand.“Look, I might be a lot of things, but I’m not selfish, especially not with you,” he said. “I’ve been able to control my beast just fine with my bike or music ever since I came of age. I don't need anything else to keep the monster at bay.”He stood up and then knelt before her, easily tilting her chair to face him as if she weighed nothing. He took her hands in his, his midnight eyes locking with hers.“Zeda, love,” he said, “I called you because I found myself wanting to be with you. I want an ‘us.’ My beast being calm around you is a bonus, not the reason. Please know that.”Zeda sat still, stunned and speechless. She didn't know how to respond, so she just smiled and nodded, her heart a fluttering mess.He shifted a strand of hair from her eyes, and the movement revealed a glimpse of a dark tattoo

  • Zeda And The Four Princes Of Shadowbrook Academy    HIS TRUE SELF: THE MONSTER’S CONFESSION

    “Your turn,” Zeda said to Lucian after they finished eating. “Tell me about you. What have you been up to?”“Nothing much. I’m an only child,” he said.“Me too,” Zeda smiled.“Don’t you think we share a lot in common?” Lucian asked with a dark look in his eyes.“I guess so,” she replied with a shy smile.“What do you want to know about me, love?” he asked, leaning forward with a charming smile.“A lot. But I’m most curious about why you don’t go on missions with the other princes, even in the mixed team, like I heard.”Lucian immediately stiffened, his smile disappearing. Zeda instantly regretted her words. Carrie had told her this was something he never talked about. Lucian leaned back and poured himself a glass of wine, downing it all at once. She was about to tell him to forget it, but he cleared his throat, and she waited.“I don’t go on missions because I don’t want to reveal my true self,” he said.“Why not?” Zeda asked.“Because I’m a monster on the inside, and I’m afraid I wo

  • Zeda And The Four Princes Of Shadowbrook Academy    THE DATE: A RIGHT OR WRONG DECISION?

    Zeda held Lucian tightly as he rode away from the department, her mind buzzing with excitement and anticipation. This was her first date since arriving at Shadowbrook, and it was with a guy who made her heart flutter every time he looked at her.But a knot of worry sat in her stomach, a feeling she couldn't ignore.He's a playboy. He never gets serious.Carrie’s warning echoed in her head. She knew her roommate was just looking out for her, but Zeda wanted to find out for herself. She had always trusted her gut, and it was telling her there was more to Lucian than a "fallen angel" with a fan club. She rested her head on his back and took a deep breath. She would go on this date and get to know the real him. Was she making the right or wrong decision? She didn’t know, but she would find out soon enough.Lucian parked in front of the same restaurant she had eaten at on her first day. It took her a moment to remember it was also the first place they had met.“Here again?” Zeda asked

  • Zeda And The Four Princes Of Shadowbrook Academy    STRANGE FEELINGS

    Mr. Carl’s phone rang, and he yelled, "Cut!" to answer it.The spell was broken. Zeda quickly pulled away from Vyr, her cheeks burning.Vyr turned away just as quickly, his mind reeling. He realized he wasn't just acting that scene.He had genuinely wanted to kiss her. He had wanted to know what she tasted like, the feel of her lips on his. He gritted his teeth at the thought. Zeda was going to be his weakness if he kept thinking of her this way, and he couldn't afford a weakness. He put on a blank expression, as if he hadn't wanted to make everyone disappear and kiss her for as long as he liked. As if he hadn't felt a strange vulnerability with her in his arms for the first time in his life."Alright, guys, we'll call it a wrap for today. I have an emergency to attend to," Mr. Carl said, ending the call.Zeda watched Vyr return to his seat, his hands in his jeans pockets. He didn’t even spare her a glance, as if nothing intimate had almost happened between them. A slice of hurt cr

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