Romance Carnival 1st Prize. BEWARE THE FURY OF A PATIENT WOMAN. Rosalind Lux died after learning of her husband and sister’s betrayal. And just as she thought she finally found peace, she woke up forty years before her death. With memories from her past life intact, Rosalind vowed revenge. Her plans quickly brought her into the arms of a Duke whose enticing gaze contained mysteries that threatened not just her plans but her heart and body. …. BEWARE THE LOVE OF A CURSED MAN. Punished by the Goddess for his greed, Lucas Benjamen Rothley had been guarding the North for as long as he could remember. For hundreds of years, no woman has ever stirred his heart. That was until the fearsome Rosalind Lux stumbled into his life. Soon, he realized Rosalind wasn’t quite the damsel that she liked everyone to believe. She is hiding a secret so dark it could either end his curse or throw his life amiss. Tags: Revenge, Strong female lead, no rape or abuse, slow-burn romance. Other novels: The Lycan's Sin: COMPLETED Cover is mine. Instagram: @b.mitchylle Discord: MitchyMitch#3750
"Sir, the wolves are not showing any signs of slowing. In the next few minutes, they will reach the gates and— "
"What of the barrier?" Clinton asked his people.
"It— it seems that it has finally lost its effect," one of the soldiers answered. "Sir, if things worsen, there is a horse at the back. It is a good one. We will distract the wolves, you must save your own life first."
"You think I don't know that!?" Clinton hissed, his eyes bulging. "Do you think I would stay here and fight a pointless fight?"
The soldier must have realized his mistake as he immediately bowed and apologized to Clinton.
"Is that really the right way to talk to the people that are going to sacrifice their lives to protect you?"
Clinton stilled when he heard the Duke's calm voice. This lunatic actually came here!
"Why are you here?" Clinton asked. "I asked you to give me some time to decide."
"Is that the way you would talk to your future… savior?"