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Sold to the Scientist Mafia Boss

Grace's world is upended when she's auctioned to Carter Halcyon, a mafia-affiliated scientist with a penchant for the unorthodox. Intended as a test subject for Carter's experimental forays into human potential, Grace's resilience and wit forge an unexpected camaraderie with her captor, transcending the bonds of prisoner and master. As they delve into bizarre adventures, crossing paths with mythical beings and uncovering hidden realms, their initially coerced alliance blossoms into a genuine partnership and an even deeper romance. Through thrilling escapades and the unveiling of a magical underworld, Grace and Carter's tale evolves from an encounter with dark science to a dance with destiny in the shadows of a world where every discovery is laced with danger and enchantment.

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Another Round?

The tavern hummed with raucous energy, the air thick with the pungent aroma of stale ale and the acrid tang of cheap tobacco. In a shadowed corner, away from the boisterous crowd, Vivira lounged in her chair, her posture deceptively relaxed as she idly toyed with a spread of cards. Her eyes, sharp and calculating, roamed over the room, taking in every detail, every drunken smile and furtive glance.

 

Leaning forward, she fixed her gaze on the grizzled sailor across from her, her voice low and beguiling. "Another round, Saul?" she arched a delicate brow.

 

Saul grunted, his eyes narrowing as he studied his cards. "Aye, why not?" he muttered, tossing a few tarnished coins onto the growing pile at the center of the table. "Feeling lucky tonight, are we?"