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
"What? No. Of course not— I just— " The captain, who was always good with women, started to stutter. "I just— " Even Raulio, who was standing not that far from them, could not help but feel like something inside the captain's brain had stopped working. "The permits that you have shown me, I still need a bit of time to verify them."
"Is that so?" Rosie's perfectly carved eyebrows furrowed, emphasizing the beautifully drawn tattoo in between her brows. Yet, this was not enough to stop the fact that she looked troubled, scared even. "Then…"
"Then why don't you and your company stay here for the night?"
"Captain… it is only noon," Rosie said.
"Ah? I — It is because checking the results would probably take a bit more time. I cannot just let you camp outside because of the increase of beasts that had been trying to attack us lately. My men and I will be here to protect you and your people. I can assure you that you will be safe next to us."
"Is that so?"