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
"The barrier is not something that you can touch," Lucas said. "As much as it would be tempting to use the liquid, it would be futile as demons can also use it to their advantage," Lucas answered.
Rosalind nodded. "Then, I will start absorbing the demonic energy," Rosalind calmly said.
"Are you not in a rush to leave this place to inform Belisarius about the black liquid?" he mused.
"No," this fact surprised her, but it was not like she could change this. Her only option now is to make herself stronger. Once that happens, then it would be easier for her to use her abilities when the time comes.
It took her about an hour to absorb everything. However, while this was happening, Belisarius was taking care of Maledrax.