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
No one knew exactly when Atior started doing his business. In the past, many nobles had heard of his existence but did nothing to stop him because they feared what he would do to them. Atior had quickly developed a large number of loyal subordinates— both noble and normal citizens within the Empire and his power was immense.
He was the keeper of t thousands of secrets and thus, many of his previous clients would never hesitate to protect him just to protect their own secrets.
"If there is nothing else, you may leave," the voice echoed.
"You are exactly who I was looking for," she responded.
There was silence before the voice murmured,
"You sound familiar."
"That is because you just tried to kill me a couple of hours ago."
** BOOM**
A loud thunder reverberated outside the house. There was a flash of lightning before the sound of the rain filled her ears. Still, Rosalind did not move.
There was a loud, disbelieving snort.