The Duke's Marchen
"What do you see when you see me?" he asked as he wrapped his arms around her. For a few seconds, she bathed in his warmth. "Do you want me to be honest?" He nodded. "I see a man who changed my world. He chuckled at that. "Not honest enough." She lifted her head. Her beautiful gray eyes stared at his brown ones. "I see the Villain." She gulped and added, "I see someone that would burn the world... just to keep me safe." "Again..." he smiled. "Again?" "I wouldn't hesitate to burn the world again just to keep you safe." .... She loved him like a brother. He loved her more than he loved his life. In his dying breath, the woman that he loved finally cried... for him. At last, he thought before closing his eyes. She was finally looking at him. How ironic. .... "I lost you once. I can't lose you again. " - Duke Li Qiang This is the Story of Li Qiang and his redemption. .... This novel was originally the SIDE STORY of THE CEO's WOMAN. However, you can still read this as a stand-alone as this is the story of the Villain after he died and reincarnated into another world. #reincarnation #slowburn #faceslapping #norapeorabuse #strongcouple #secondchance #Villain #fantasy #royals #R18
Fight Together or Die Together
Wang Rouyun's gaze darted to her soldiers, scattered across the floor of the dungeon, lying eerily still. Her heart clenched, hoping, praying, that they were merely unconscious. She had seen too much death already. Her throat tightened as they passed by the cells where her men lay. None of them moved.
"Did you... did you kill them too?" Wang Rouyun whispered, her voice barely audible, afraid of the answer.
Li Qiang didn't slow his pace or look at her as he responded, his tone almost casual. "They're alive. You can wake them if you want to, but it's best to wait. We don't need complications right now."
Wang Rouyun let out a long breath, her shoulders sagging in relief. Alive. That was all she needed to hear. At least they had a chance—her soldiers weren't beyond saving.
As they continued through the dimly lit hall, Wang Rouyun's mind shifted to another pressing concern. "What about my father?" she asked.