Rosie's Games
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
His Presence
"What about the walls?" Rosalind asked when the others left.
"They will survive. Where did you get that arrow?"
"Mr. Montgomery gave it to me," Rosalind said. "It's a—"
"Cursed. I can see it." He leaned against the table and stared at her. "You were able to absorb it."
"Yes," she blinked. "Did you really leave the walls?"
"They can handle it."
Rosalind smiled. "So… did you come here because—"
"Of you."
"Oh… do you need me somewhere?" she was about to put the arrow back when Lucas grabbed her wrist. "Lucas—"
Then he took the arrow from her. He was holding it as if it was not a cursed weapon.
"It could harm you," she said.
"It could." He stared at the arrow as if it was the most beautiful piece of equipment that he had seen. "I have you. I don't need to worry about it."
That made her smile.
"Did you come here to appreciate the beauty of a rusty arrow?"
"I came to see you."
"We just saw each other a few hours ago."