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
"I could take care of them," Huig uttered, his expression morose.
"There is no need to do that now."
"They are going to take you. I do not have all the details but I don't want to risk it. His grace asked me to do everything to keep you alive."
"And you will," Rosalind replied. "You will keep me alive, but I do not want you to intervene."
The man narrowed at her. "Do you understand that a woman who had been taken by men will have her reputation torn to tatters even if she survived?"
"Yes, I do." The man was telling the truth. Being taken by a group of men is akin to death. Many people would immediately see you as dirty and would literally avoid you like a plague.
This concept does not make sense but many people especially the nobles seemed to think that being kidnapped is the same as being… sexually assaulted.
"Do not worry, it will not come to that. And I would need your help to make sure that I am safe."
"But— "