All Chapters of Zeda And The Four Princes Of Shadowbrook Academy : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

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

“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 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

The place became chaotic as everyone scrambled to leave. “Go, I’ll meet you outside,” Carrie told Zeda as she took out her phone to take pictures and videos of the magical item. Zeda grabbed their shopping bags and ran outside, only stopping when she had put a safe distance between herself and the boutique. Carrie met her a moment later, a blur of werewolf speed. An explosion shook the ground, and the Fashion Zone split in two. One side burst into flames, while the other remained untouched for a moment. “Someone call for help!” people screamed, some crying, some filming the spectacle. Zeda watched as a guy and a girl stepped forward, making hand gestures. To her surprise, sand came from nowhere and drifted toward the fire. “What are they doing?” she asked Carrie, whose hands were flying across her phone screen. “They’re earth mages. They’re trying to stop the fire with sand,” Carrie replied. Zeda watched as three other people stepped forward, this time controlling water

How are you feeling now?” Zeda asked Lucian on their way to the meeting an hour later. Shane was driving, and Carrie was riding shotgun.She and Carrie had helped him get to his house in a cab, where a worried Shane had been waiting. She had kept him company after he freshened up and Carrie had quickly prepared a meal for them all.“Better,” Lucian replied with a deep sigh. “But it will probably take a day or two before I regain my full energy.”“That means you have to rest and avoid any energy-demanding activities. In fact, you shouldn’t go to the party or even ride bikes until you fully recover,” Zeda said, taking his hand in hers.Lucian chuckled. “No, love, you don’t want me to die of boredom, do you?”“As if such things could kill you,” she rolled her eyes. “Mr. Percival will understand if you don’t show up for the party, even if you are a prince.”“Maybe I need the party to help me unwind,” Lucian replied. “I’m supposed to perform as well. I can’t leave my fans disappointed.” He