**Reika/Zara**
I trembled like a leaf caught in a heavy downpour.
Stephan looked at me like he saw past the mask of his mistress, like he saw the scorned, betrayed and deceased Luna of River brook.
How did he find out? What gave it away?
“Wh…what do you mean? I'm Zara.” I stuttered, creeping close to the door.
Stephan followed me, his steps heavy and unsteady; grabbing the wall as he moved.
His breath tickled my neck as I flattened my body against the wall.
He's drunk. I could easily push him off and run away.
Except there was a team of guards waiting outside my door.
No. If there was, it'll be them here, not this drunken fool.
Stephan grabbed my chin forcing my head up. I stared at his glassy ocean blue eyes, the flash of pink on his cheeks and his moist lips.
“You're not the s
