Novels by Scarred Roses

ISLA We trudged through the forest silently without stopping. The sun had begun to gently give way for the moon, retreating to the west and taking with it its light. My legs ached as I forced myself to take one step after the other. I was so tired but I dared not ask for rest as I fought to keep up with the men but it was getting harder and harder till I fell behind.My pulse quickened as I saw Zane look over his shoulder and I tried to quicken my steps lest he propose I be left behind since I was unable to keep up. My heart rate tripled as I saw his thick brows furrow in anger as he sighted me behind. I avoided his eyes as I wobbled on my swollen feet to cover the distance but when Zane came to stop, I knew that there was no use. I was going to dropped off.Luca turned back, following Zane's gaze and when his eyes met mine, I dropped my head in disappointment. Finally, I reached where they were and I said a silent prayer as I awaited Zane's judgement. "The moon is on her way," I l

ISLA A wave of heat surged through my body as Zane's finger lightly wiped my tears, his strong calloused palm grazing my chin with so much tenderness. I searched his eyes with mine, frantic and confused, eager to find what had caused this shocking act of tenderness from him but his eyes only left me more confused than I was.His red eyes held a deep concern in them as he looked down upon me. In those eyes, I saw the man who had rescued me from my father. It felt so good to feel his strong hands on me again and I allowed myself to melt in him, leaning all my strength into his hand. I closed my eyes once again and this time, I willingly allowed the tears flow from my eyes. "Why are you crying?" Zane's voice flowed into my ears soothingly. My eyes fluttered open and I looked at him.I shook my head gently. "I don't know," my voice came out in a whisper.Zane’s finger stopped caressing my cheek and his gaze hardened as his eyes bore two holes into me. The air immediately became so stil

It was as if the sun had grown ice cold as its touch burned coldly on my skin. I tried to breathe but it was as if my lungs had given up on the task of keeping me alive. My heart beat against my chest like a loud drum. I could not go back to the Red Moon pack! There was no way I was going to set my eyes on my father ever again nor on all those people who had danced and rejoiced as they had set me on fire to die."Why are you standing there? Its time to move!" Luca said as he walked towards me. I opened my mouth to answer him but nothing came out.Luca was now standing in front of me, the little smile he had on his face fading gradually as he watched me. "You're not coming along with us?" He spoke so carefully as if he was scared his words were going to shred the air apart. His eyes had also taken on a different look, resembling the eyes of the scared little pups back at the Red Moon pack who were being told the story of the Lalekman, the harbinger of curses to scare them away.I stoo

ISLA The sight of his arousal was a shock to me and I did not know when I got to my feet and started to run, chased by my embarrassment. I didn't stop running till I was stopped short by Luca."Woah! Whats chasing you?" Luca broke my run, grabbing me in his arms."What did you see? Is there something out there?" His eyes roamed around the path I had just run in from seeking for my pursuer but he say nothing."No, I'm fine," I was limp in his arms as I panted and tried to catch my breath and steady my heart which was beating wildly. Finally, I pulled myself together and pulled out of his embrace and I held my head down, my eyes avoiding his."Are you sure?" His voice was concerned and he reached out his hand to touch me but I flinched away from me."Did you by any chance see Zane? He still isn't back," I caught a tinge of hurt in his voice but it was gone just as fast as it had appeared. I rubbed my sweaty palms together thinking on how to answer his question and then I heard heavy fo

ZANEI jerked up from sleep, my right hand jumping to my throat where my fingers curled around it as my eyes which were wide awake frantically scanned the entire area. Seeing nothing in sight, my shoulders drooped and my body relaxed as I slowly lowered myself back to the ground. Panting, I gently rubbed my neck as I replayed the dream I just had in my head. I had dreamt that a dagger had been held against my neck, slowly slicing into the flesh as blood flowed freely from it. I tried to free myself from my killer's grasp but the more I struggled, the more I was bound. I tried to see my killers face but a bright light covered the face and I was left uncertain about their identity.The dream had felt so real that I could still feel the cold sharpness of the dagger tingling my neck and the raw pain I felt as it sliced through.I looked at the moon and from its waning shine I knew that it would soon be daylight and so I closed my eyes and tried to fall back to sleep but it was impossible

ISLAThe dagger gleamed brightly, the moonlight accentuating the intricate designs on its handle which my fingers were wrapped around and held tightly and raised above my head.Gently, as if any abrupt movement would cause Luca to pounce on me, I lowered the dagger. His eyes had grown unbelievably large and they had a feral gleam to them, looking almost like that of an animals."Please don't kill me, I can explain," My voice cracked with fear, some of the words lost and unspoken as I whispered to Luca. "What other explanation do you have other than what I have seen?" Luca's eyes burned through the darkness with anger i never thought he could have."It is not what it looks like I promise," A movement from the side caught my eye and my heart leapt into my mouth as I turned to see Zane stirring.A silent scream escaped my mouth which hung open as both Luca and I watched to see Zane wake but seconds passed and a gentle snore filled the air.The relief I felt from Zane not waking up was s