Rogue - Shannon Burton (early reader books .TXT) 📗

dying terrible deaths.When their bodies were found they had pale skin and black eyes.Many people packed up and moved but those that didn't have the money stayed right here.About three months ago some lady from down the street was murdered and everyone was saying that whoever did it shredded her skin and bit into her multiple times.Her daughter went missing and people started saying that the lady deserved to die because she was unnaturally beautiful and seemed like a witch." The girl whispered.

 

She was talking about my mom.They thought my mom deserved to die.I grabbed the bag and moved swiftly out the store.

 

"Thanks for telling us!" I heard Tera yell.

 

I pulled the keys out of my pocket but I looked up when I didn't hear Teras footsteps.She was staring blankly at a a window and I wondered if she had officially lost it.

 

"Tera! What are you looking at?" I asked her.

 

"Zhar.Come here." She whispered.

 

I walked over to where she was and I understood why she couldn't stop staring.Right there in the window was a stunning silk dress.It was a forest green and had a thigh high slit up the right leg.It had small spagetti straps and a plunging neck line.It would hug every curve I owned.

 

"Zhar you have to get that dress."

 

"Yes Ter.Yes I do." I whispered.

 

We both walked back into the store and had the girl remove the dress from the window.

 

"Aren't you gonna try it on?" Tera asked.

 

"Nope.The first time I put it on will be right before the ball."I responded.

 

"Okay but if it doesn't fit then I get to have it." Tera laughed.

 

I rolled my eyes, but inside I was praying that it would fit the way that I had imagined it.

 

When we made it home the finishing touches were being made and Acaidens and Furies were getting dressed.

 

I walked into the kitchen and Tera ran upstairs to spend the next hour getting ready.I found some meats and cheeses on the counter and decided to sneak a few before Ada came in.

 

"Zhara dear, don't eat the damn food." I laughed as I spun around to find Ada glaring at me.

 

"Ok it was just a few.Have you heard from Luca and Mikael yet?"

 

"Yes he said that they would be a little late for the ball." Ada muttered as she put the finishing touches on food platters.

 

"Ok.When do the guest arrive?"

 

As soon as I asked the bell rang.

 

"Now.Oh dear this is going to be a disaster." Ada murmured.

 

"I'm going upstairs to get ready!" I yelled after her.

 

When I met Prentiss and her dad I wanted to look my best.

 

I made it to the second floor and found Tera whizzing through the room looking for a shoe.

 

"Hey Ter, can you come up to my room and help me get ready?" I asked.

 

"Yes! I will be up as soon as I find my fuckin shoe!" She growled from underneath the bed.

 

I laughed and headed up to my room.I threw the bag on the bed and hopped in the shower.The water helped calm my nerves and by the time I got out I was completely relaxed.At that second Tera barged into the room and I watched as she froze in place.Her eyes roamed all around the room.

 

"Wow! Green must be his favorite color." Tera whispered.

 

Her eyes met mine and recognition shown in her face.

 

"How sweet.Your his favorite color." Tera smiled softly.

 

"Can we quit with the cute stuff and get dressed?" I groaned.

 

"Ok.I brought my full make up kit so sit down and I will do you up."

 

The makeup took about ten minutes and when she held up the mirror I gasped.I wasn't one to wear much make up but this was lovely.She had given me a thin line of eyeliner on my top and bottom lid along with a bold red lip.My eyelashes were thick and long and my eyebrows were plucked to perfection.

 

"You did a wonderful job Ter." I whispered.

 

"I know." She smiled and shrugged.

 

 

 

Her make up was already done and her hair was curled on top of her head with a few stray curls to frame her face.She looked beautiful with her pale skin and subtle makeup.She turned and picked her make up crap off the bed and hummed her way out the door.When I could no longer hear the swish of her dress I stood up finished primping in the bathroom.

 

I chose to leave my hair down and I paired the green dress with a pair of strappy red high heels.When I stepped in front of the mirror the effect was instant.My thigh showed clearly through the slit and I noticed that the back of the dress was in fact backless.It left enough room for my wings to emerge if needed.

 

"How beautiful."

 

I whipped around to see Mikael standing there.I hadn't even heard him come in.My eyes began to roam over his clean cut look and I must admit I liked what I saw.He had on a sexy black suit with a crisp white shirt and a green tie.His shoulder length curls hung around his face and all together he looked darkly handsome.I watched as he stalked slowly towards me.I felt moisture form between my thighs and my breathing became labored.

 

"You look extremely sexy in this." He whispered.

 

He stood right in front of me but made no move to touch me and I became frustrated.

 

"You look angry." Mikael smiled.

 

"That's because I am." I growled.

 

He chuckled lightly and reached his hand out and placed it on my hip.His hand traveled lightly up my side and I shivered.

 

"I saw that text you sent me Zhara dear and I must say you don't know how surprised I was.Why you made me spit my soda all over Talons car.You left me hard through out that whole ride and now I'm going to show you how much of a bitch payback is." Mikael smiled.

 

His words touched my core and I moaned.

 

"Please Mikael.."

 

"I'm not giving in until you learn your lesson.You don't send me pics like that when I'm not here to take what I want.Now we must get down stairs.Our guests are waiting." He growled darkly.

 

I groaned but moved in the direction of the door.I was starting to think that maybe I shouldn't have sent that picture in nothing but my thong.

 

"Zhara." He whispered as he pulled me against his chest.

 

I looked over my shoulder at his face and prayed that he would kiss me.Instead his hand traveled lightly up my thigh with the slit.When he reached my hairless mound his hands dipped in between my lips and I let out a strangled cry.

 

"Mmmm Zhara.You are a naughty girl aren't you?Your not even wearing panties." He murmured darkly.

 

"Mikael please don't do this to me." I pleaded.

 

He pulled away and I turned to face him.He reached up slowly with his hand and I watched wide eyed as he slipped the two wet fingers into his mouth.He let out a moan and I nearly collapsed.

 

"I was gonna go downstairs to get something sweet to eat before dinner but it appears I won't have to."

 

My breathing became ragged and I took a step forward.

 

"Hey mom said that you guys need to hurry up.They are announcing the royal families." Talon yelled.

 

"Well I guess that puts an end to that." Mikael smiled darkly.

 

I followed him out of the room and down to the second flight of stairs.Tera and Talon looked amazing together.Talon wore a suit similar to Mikaels with and ice blue tie to match Teras dress and eyes.

 

"You guys look amazing." Tera breathed out.

 

"And so do you guys." Mikael smiled at her.

 

"I look pretty too." I turned to see Amina standing on the stairs with a pretty pink tulle dress on and her hair in small cascading curls.

 

"Yes you do love." Mikael smiled.

 

"Ok lets get this over with." I urged.

 

Amina stood on my left and held my hand while Mikael stood on my right.Talon and Tera stood in front of us and Damien was down stairs with Ada already.It was at that moment that I realized that I had no idea where the ball was being held but Talon led us confidently and I relaxed.

 

He led us out through the kitchen to the back yard.My breath caught when I saw what Ada had been doing all day.Lights were streamed up everywhere and green silk ribbons flowed around the trees and over head.Everywhere I looked there was something green.I looked up to Mikael to see him smiling.He had done this!

 

I turned back to the people all around us.They all watched and some even smiled as we were the last royal family to enter.We met a beautiful Ada at the end of the path and she had obvious pride in her eyes.

 

"Ok follow me and we will go over to our seats." Ada whispered.

 

She stood by Damiens side and we all walked to a stage that held several tables.The royal seating arrangement.Eight other tables were filled and my eyes passed over each person.They all seemed friendly but I was still weary.Mikael led us to our seats and he sat the head of the table like always and Amina sat on my right.I looked up to see dim lights over each of the tables that allowed us to see our food and each other.Ada stood up and announced that the honoray dinner was served.

 

It was a dlicious dinner consisting of smoked chicken,stuffed mushrooms, steak,veggies,and truffles.No one spoke through out the meal but I could feel many of eyes on me and I knew what they were thinking.Who was that sitting at the head of the table with Mikael?

 

When food was finished everyone got up and the conversations began.The Magnus family came up and introduced themselves.

 

"Hello my name is Dean Magnus and this is my wife Taylor Magnus.Our daughters Miri and Talila Magnus." He introduced his family to Tera, Amina, and I.

 

It was easy to see that they were a strong family.

 

"This is my mate Zhara and my daughter Amina." Mikael introduced us.

 

"A true joy to meet you Zhara.I have heard many rumors about you and I won't repeat half of them because I don't want to embarass myself." Dean smiled kindly.

 

"It is a joy to meet you Zhara and I hope that we can have more of a chance to talk in the future." Taylor laughed.

 

I nodded my head politely but didn't speak.I was introduced to the other three families and I noticed that there was only one person left in the Ansley family.He was young and had a caretaker with him.He had to be no more than nine.

 

Once that was over the royal family mingled with the other Acaidens and I sat down to watch.I could feel my hard exterior taking over and I tried to supress it but it wouldn't let me.

 

"So your Zhara." A girl said.

 

I turned to my left to see a pale girl with straight black hair and ice blue eyes.She was willowy and had a pretty pink dress on.She looked to be about seventeen or eighteen.

 

"And you are?" I questioned.

 

"My name is Prentiss.I'm sure you have heard of me." She growled.

 

"Not that I can recall." I smiled coldly.

 

"Well I'm the one that was promised to Mikael." Prentiss barked.

 

Her outburst caught everyones attention and I listened as the conversations died down and all attention was focused on us.

 

"Ok.What can I help you with?" I feigned boredom.

 

"You can give me my fiancee back!"

 

"He is mine!" I growled.

 

The little bitch was starting to piss me off and she could see it.And instead of apologizing she continued angering me.

 

"He is mine.You don't belong with him.I was supposed to be in the royal family!" She yelled.

 

I stood up slowly and took a step towards her.A restraining hand caught my upper arm and my eyes flashed to Mikaels.

 

"You have got to calm down Zhara.Your eyes are shifting." He pleaded.

 

"No.If she wants to play with fire then I will let her." I yanked my hand out of his hold and stalked towards the girl.

 

She was backing away into the crowd and I smiled coldly.

 

"Oh your not afraid of little me are you?" I