Jett Edens Garden Novels & Stories

The arrangement also once again assured me that my mother and sister would make it to the airport on time. I arrived at Zion’s to find a very handsome young man in her driveway filling a large black SUV with Burberry luggage. This must’ve been the boy's toy and Zion was right, he very was young, handsome, and exceptionally fly. His short but muscular stature made me think he played football or was a UFC fighter. His style of dress was metrosexual wearing fitted khaki shorts, a long sleeve powder blue Polo button down, and white and beige Palladium boat shoes. His jewelry was minimal and looked inexpensive but his Moss Lipow vintage sunglasses said enough; I admired the lack of flash within t

Grace mumbled, trying to control her erratic heartbeat. "I can see you're quite interested in this garden. Usually, only the royal family can enter, but this garden belongs to my fiancé, so I can accompany you inside if you'd like," Jocelyn said, then extended her hand. "I know it's quite late, but our tea is light. I’m sure you will like it." Staring at the tiny and delicate hand in front of her, Grace couldn't help but shake it. Jocelyn's gentle grip made Grace unwittingly step into the garden, ending up in a round gazebo with a marble floor surrounded by four small pillars, each supporting statues of angelic children.

So tell me why my heart betrayed me the moment we stepped into the garden—why it stuttered, foolish and soft, when I saw the dinner he’d set up for us under the open sky? Candles. Flowers. A long table full of every food I liked. The garden had been transformed into the kind of beauty that felt really intentional. It was… beautiful. My chest tightened in a way I didn’t expect. I turned slowly to look at Jaden, genuinely caught off guard. “You did all this?”

It wasn’t like I intended to follow his orders to the letter or anything like that, but if I remembered correctly, I did not have permission to leave the mansion and that included wandering into the gardens. “Oh, Master Bradon gave orders this morning that you are now allowed to enter the gardens as long as you don’t venture anywhere close to the gates,” Jenna informed me before beaming a bright smile my way. “Congratulations to me…I guess…” I murmured sarcastically. Jenna had a conflicted look on her face as if she was hesitating to say or ask me something. I wondered if she got into trouble somehow from my failed attempt to escape. “Is something the matter?” I asked directly.

Despite his intense concentration on things outside the window, he glanced at me and Jayden occasionally like he was still trying to understand what was going on with us. Jett’s expression had a mix of awe and uncertainty. I also felt that way, the strange gratitude and ringing anxiety that gnawed at the edges of my mind. I couldn't stop myself from thinking of how I got myself into this. Suddenly, I was brought out of my thoughts by Jett's low whistle. I looked up and pulled into the courtyard of Jayden's mansion through the massive gates. Jetts pressed his face against the car windows completely amazed by the sights of the mansion.

The garden was a maze, but I remembered Thomas’s directions. ​I reached the hut. It was a small, humble building made of cedar and stone, tucked away in the furthest corner of the estate. A single candle flickered in the window—the signal. ​I slipped inside. The air smelled of potting soil, dried herbs, and old wood. Thomas was standing by a heavy workbench, holding a lantern. Next to him, sitting on a crate and looking completely terrified, was Jax. ​"Elena!" Jax jumped up, his eyes wide. He looked like he hadn't slept in days. "God, you look... you look different. Your eyes are glowing."

I inhaled the sweet air as I walked towards the front door, admiring the garden left behind by the former occupants. It was a vibrant oasis with a mix of annual and perennial, herbs and vegetables, a meandering stone path winds through the garden, leading to the back yard, a place where Jonathan intends to set up a little playing ground for the kids when he has time. Walking up the short flight of stairs that led to the front door, reminding me once more of how lucky I was to have Jonathan by my side. He had been a constant help a friend I wouldnt trade for anyone. “Why aren't you going in?”

he whispered harshly. “Outside…I’ve never been outside.” Judge Jackson heaved a heavy sigh and mumbled about ‘time-wasting’ under his breath. “Imani, isn’t this what you always wanted? To leave Eden?” “Yes.” “Well now is your chance. If I have to tell you to come one more time then I’ll hand you over to that fine gentleman who initially selected you.” That threat alone was enough to propel me ahead of him. I gasped when I saw the moon. Despite it’s distance, I felt so close–closer than I felt catching a glimpse of it through the barred windows of our dormitory.

Exploring the village that she had only ever seen from her window was enough of an adventure for Gia. “Wow!” Gia’s eyes widened as she looked at the cactus garden. She quickly went down the white stone steps, eager to see the garden up close. “Haze! You’ll break your neck if you fall from these stairs!” Raven reluctantly followed Gia’s pace. The steps they were descending had wide, white stone landings, but it was still a dangerous place to run. “Phone!” Gia held out her hand to Raven. “Didn’t Jasper already get you a new phone?” Despite his protest, Raven handed over the phone in the next second.

Jett looked around the massive garden, he had never seen something as large as that in a house before. “How big is this place?” He turned to Agnella who was now sitting on the chair in the middle of the garden. “I don't know Jett, how big do you think it is?” She asked without looking at him. He said nothing more and looked at the blue sky above them, it looked like the sky was nearer than normal. “What about Evelyn?” asked Agnella, touching the edge of the wooden table. “I thought you forgot about her.” Jett turned to Agnella who then raised her head.