Rosie's Games
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
Facade
"You seem distracted," Lucas asked as he held her hand.
"Where are the others? Do you think they were able to reach the shore?" Naturally, she would be distracted. They had been walking for hours and hadn't found the others yet, she became increasingly concerned. This lack of progress caused her to feel uneasy.
She had the impression that Lucas wasn't particularly motivated to find the others as it felt more like they were out for a leisurely stroll.
The surrounding haze was dense, making it difficult to see more than a few meters ahead. Additionally, the heat was intensifying, and everything around them seemed perilous.
This was not the time to take a stroll.
"When we reach that area, do you think we'll be able to see the rest of the island?" He asked.
"Have you been here before?" She asked, curious.
"No," he replied.
Rosalind couldn't shake the feeling that Lucas was not being honest.