Ada Apa Dengan Duke

Zein adalah pemandu nakal yang hidup di tanah terlupakan zona merah, pemanduan demi uang dan kelangsungan hidup. Hingga gilda tempat dia bekerja dulu menyebabkan sebuah tragedi. Digerakkan oleh kesedihan dan rasa bersalah, Zein menjadi pemandu bayaran di tanah yang berbatasan dengan Zona Kematian terlarang, bekerja seperti biksu yang siap mati. Suatu hari, seorang Esper yang mendominasi tiba-tiba muncul dan berkata kepadanya, “Jika kau sangat ingin mati, mengapa tidak kau ikut denganku ke Zona Kematian?” Sebuah tawaran aneh, senyuman yang mengingatkan masa lalu. Apakah Zein sebenarnya pernah bertemu dengannya sebelumnya? Mengikuti lelaki itu ke dalam zona maut, akankah Zein menemukan ketenangan yang dia cari, atau akankah dia tersapu dalam badai? Tapi, tidak ada namanya cinta di Zona Kematian... atau adakah? * * * Cerita ini diset dalam universe penjaga, jadi akan ada: - Penjaga (Esper) dan Pemandu - Ruang bawah tanah! - Romance - Action - …smut? ;) Ini adalah sebuah kisah (semacam) cinta yang dibalut dengan kekacauan sistem ruang bawah tanah, dengan berbagai kemampuan dan aksi dan sebagainya

Kehidupan Rain Clayton berubah drastis ketika ia merusak mobil pacarnya yang selingkuh, hanya untuk mengetahui itu bukan miliknya—itu milik orang asing. Yang lebih buruk lagi, ia secara tidak sengaja menemukan ia menikah dengan orang asing tersebut, tidak lain adalah Alexander Lancaster, Wakil Ketua dan CEO yang tertutup dari Grup Lancaster yang berkuasa. Dibesarkan dalam keluarga yang mengabaikannya dan kini dibawah tekanan ayahnya untuk menikahi putra walikota yang psikopatik, Rain melihat pernikahan mendadak ini sebagai berkah terselubung. Setelah bertahun-tahun menderita, sepertinya langit akhirnya mengasihani dirinya, memberinya seorang suami miliuner yang tampan—seorang pria yang kejam terhadap musuh-musuhnya dan persis apa yang dia butuhkan untuk lepas dari cengkeraman keluarganya. Namun, ada satu masalah besar: Alexander menginginkan perceraian segera. Bertekad untuk mempertahankannya, Rain membuat kesepakatan untuk memperpanjang pernikahan mereka, dengan syarat-syaratnya. Kini yang harus ia lakukan hanyalah meyakinkannya untuk mempertahankannya selamanya... Beberapa minggu telah berlalu sejak pernikahan mendadak mereka… “Apa yang sedang kamu lakukan?” seru Rain dengan mata terbelalak saat ia melihat Alexander merangkak ke atas tempat tidurnya. "Melaksanakan tugas suami," jawabnya dengan senyum santai. “Kamu tidak bisa tidur di sini! Ini melanggar kontrak kita!” “Saya tidak melanggarnya,” kata Alexander dengan mengangkat bahu. "Kontraknya menyebutkan bahwa kamu akan memenuhi semua tugas istri, kecuali berbagi tempat tidur denganku. Tidak ada yang menyebutkan tentang saya tidak boleh melaksanakan tugas-tugas suami, termasuk berbagi tempat tidurmu.” Situasi telah berubah, dan sekarang sepertinya bukan hanya dia yang mengendalikan keadaan...

Nora hancur sebulan sebelum pernikahannya ketika ia menemukan perselingkuhan licik tunangannya. Saat ia mengelola pengkhianatan ini, ia menemukan sebuah komplotan mendalam untuk menghalangi dia dari mengklaim hak warisnya. Hancur tapi bertekad, Nora mengambil langkah berani untuk mengambil kembali kontrol atas hidupnya. Masuklah Demetri 'Setan' bagi mereka yang mengenalnya, seorang pria tangguh yang hampir tidak dikenalnya, yang menawarkan perlindungan dan dukungan sebagai imbalan atas pernikahan kontrak untuk memuaskannya. Dalam liku nasib, Nora menikah dengan Demetri untuk mengklaim warisannya dan melawan mereka yang berkomplot melawannya. Tapi saat dia bertarung dengan keluarganya sendiri dan banyak rival Demetri, akankah dia bisa menjaga diri dari jatuh cinta pada pria yang dikenal dapat menghancurkan orang lain di bawah tumit sepatu botnya. Petikan: Dia telah melupakan bahwa pria itu menakutkan dan langsung menantangnya. Bukannya berbicara, Demetri bangkit dari kursinya dan mendekatinya dengan sengaja. Meskipun hanya beberapa langkah, waktu tampaknya berjalan lambat bagi Nora. Ketika dia hampir dalam jarak sentuh, tangannya dengan lembut mendarat di lututnya, menggesernya ke samping. Sentuhannya bergerak dengan sedikit belaian, dan dia melangkah di antara kaki terbuka Nora. Nora duduk diam terpaku, matanya terbelalak seperti rusa yang tertangkap lampu sorot. Menangkap dagunya dengan jarinya, dia menaikkan wajahnya ke atas dan berbicara dengan santai, "Kamu istriku." Dia mengangguk perlahan dalam afirmasi sementara ibu jarinya perlahan mengelus bibirnya. "Aku telah memberimu waktu untuk mengumpulkan emosimu." Anggukan lain. Kegugupan Nora membuatnya menjilat bibirnya, sangat menyadari tatapan intensnya yang terpaku pada mereka. "Alasanmu untuk pernikahan adalah untuk mengamankan warisanmu dan menjauh dari cengkeraman ibumu." "Ya..." Nora berbisik dengan bingung. Kebingungannya bukan tentang pernyataannya, tapi tentang sensasi membingungkan yang mengalir dalam dirinya. Ada apa dengan dirinya? "Saatnya bagi kamu untuk memenuhi bagianmu dari kontrak, ya?" Dia melanjutkan. "Ya," Nora berbisik tanpa napas. Mengapa dia tanpa napas? Apakah tingkat oksigen di rumah telah turun? Apakah udara tiba-tiba menjadi tipis? Tiba-tiba, tangannya meninggalkan wajahnya, dan dia menonton saat Demetri mendekat. Saat itulah Nora memahami apa yang sedang terjadi. Semua ciuman menggoda yang membuat jantung berdebar yang telah dia baca di novel-novel akan mungkin menjadi kenyataannya. Namun ciuman yang diantisipasi tidak terjadi. Sebaliknya, dia berhenti di dekatnya dan memerintah, "Cium aku."

[LENGKAP] Reth bergerak mendekati Elia, dagunya rendah sehingga bayangan dari rahang kerasnya membelah kerah bulu tebal di rompinya. Rambutnya jatuh menutupi matanya dalam perkelahian, sehingga ia menatapnya melalui rambutnya seperti singa di dalam rumput. Setiap langkahnya, langkah anggun dan bergulir mengingatkannya pada pemangsa yang mengendap-endap mendekati mangsanya. Meskipun lantai hutan penuh dengan ranting dan daun, ia tak membuat suara sedikitpun. “Si-siapa kamu?” Elia tergagap, mundur sambil mengangkat tangan. Dia mengikuti langkah demi langkahnya sampai Elia menabrak pohon di belakangnya—dan tidak berhenti sampai ia menjulang di atasnya, begitu lebar bahu dan dada Reth membentuk dinding di depannya. Dia bisa merasakan panas yang terpancar dari kulit Reth dalam udara malam yang sejuk. “Saya adalah Raja Leonine.” Suaranya adalah kerikil yang dalam dan serak. Di belakangnya, paduan suara desah, auman, dan cuitan persetujuan meningkat dari orang-orang yang menonton. “Dan kamu adalah?” “Elia,” ia berbisik. “Elia,” ia mendengus, mendekat lebih jauh, membawa dengan dirinya aroma pinus dan hujan serta musk yang khas dari sesuatu yang sangat maskulin. “Saya Reth.” Ia mengucapkan namanya dengan gulungan aneh di tenggorokannya. “Saya adalah Raja Binatang. Saya adalah Pemimpin Klan, dan saya adalah Alfa dari WildWood.” Beberapa geraman muncul dari kerumunan di belakangnya saat itu, namun ia mengabaikannya. Elia menelan ludah ketika ia mendekat sampai rambut kasar di dagunya menggesek pipinya. “Saya adalah Raja,” katanya, “Dan kamu akan menjadi pasangan saya.” Hutan di belakangnya meledak. ****** Elia adalah seorang mahasiswi miskin sampai malam ketika ia dibawa ke dunia Anima—diperintah oleh manusia yang jantung kuno mereka berdetak dengan darah binatang. Di sana ia dipaksa mengikuti pertarungan sampai mati. Tapi ketika Elia selamat, dan menolak untuk membunuh lawannya yang terakhir, Raja harus membunuh Elia sendiri, atau mengambilnya sebagai pasangan. Reth, Raja Binatang yang brutal dengan darah singa, mengejutkan semua orang ketika ia memilih Elia yang lemah, manusia, untuk menjadi Ratu-Nya. Ia menjanjikan semua kemewahan dari kekayaan dan posisinya—tapi ia jelas: Elia tidak akan menghangatkannya di tempat tidur. Ia memilihnya untuk mengalahkan mereka-mereka yang mencoba membuatnya terjebak dengan menggabungkan garis keturunan Leonine-Nya dengan Serigala. Elia memerlukan bantuan dari Anima untuk menjadi lebih kuat dan memerintah mereka dengan baik. Namun, Serigala yang dendam hanya melihat manusia lemah yang telah membuat mereka malu. Saat Elia dan Reth semakin dekat, Serigala bertekad untuk menghancurkannya. Apakah Reth dan Elia mengakui perasaan mereka satu sama lain tepat waktu untuk berjuang demi Kerajaan—dan nyawa mereka—melawan suku serigala yang jahat? Ataukah Serigala akan membunuh Elia dan merebut tahta? [Konten matang - tidak ada kekerasan seksual] Cover Art digunakan dengan izin hak cipta berbayar. Diilustrasikan oleh Aenaluck--lihat lebih banyak seni menawan dan dukung mereka di www.patreon.com/aenaluck

In the dark halls of the Duke's estate, a forbidden love blossoms between Francesca, a beautiful young maiden, and Duke Alessandro D’Brutale, a man consumed by his own desires. But their love is doomed from the start, when Alessandro is forced to marry a ruthless princess of Hastings who will stop at nothing to keep her power and protect her unborn child. Heartbroken and desperate, Francesca flees the estate, only to be drawn back in by Alessandro's obsessive love. But as his darkness deepens, Francesca finds herself trapped in a web heartaches and betrayal. "You'll never escape me, Francesca," Alessandro hisses. "You are bound to me Cold or Warm; Dead or Alive.” Francesca sobs, her body shaking with fear. "Please, Alessandro, let me go. You're married now. You pushed me away, and now you're chasing me again. Why can't you just leave me alone?" Alessandro got furious, how could she be pushing him away, she loved him, and he loves her. "You think you can just walk away from me? I'll never let that happen. You'll pay for trying to leave me, Francesca." Will Francesca escape the Duke's deadly obsession, or will she become his next victim? #betrayal # first love #obsession #history #secretbabies #second male lead wins the heart of the female lead

18 and naive, Belle Hart thought marriage would end her misery, only to realize it had just begun! What started as a promising love turned out to be a facade, would Belle choose between a second chance or leave? She met her mate, the Duke, who she proposed to when she came of age. A month in, things took a turn. The Duke leaves for war before she could inform him about her pregnancy, only for him to return with a mysterious woman whom he claimed to be his new wife! The audacity! Trouble ensued and Belle suffered a miscarriage as a result. … “What did you just say?” He asked, his gaze darkening. “You heard me well, I seek a divorce. I wish for us to go our separate ways,” she replied, her voice steady as she met his gaze with confidence, though inwardly she was shaken by his presence. “You are my mate, Belle, and I am yours. Divorce is the most foolish notion you could entertain. Do you believe any man would take a worthless creature like you as his wife?” He scoffed, his words biting, causing her heart to ache. … The Duke's refusal pushed Belle into the arms of the king. All she had to do was bear him an heir and he would help her get her revenge! "I want you to marry me, Your Majesty, and aid me in seeking my revenge against the Duke and those who have wronged me. In exchange, I shall bear you an heir before you help me," she said, her voice steady and full of purpose. What will the choice be?

*****Excerpt***** “Don’t,” she whispered, her words shaky and desperate. “Please, Raph, don’t.” “Don’t what?” he murmured, his lips brushing her collarbone now. “This isn’t right. We shouldn’t…” “But we have,” he countered, his voice unwavering. Her knees threatened to give way, her strength faltering against the onslaught of sensation. She felt his hands on her shoulders, firm but not unkind, as he turned her to face him. Her heart hammered wildly as he lifted her with ease, placing her on the edge of his desk. He parted her legs with his hands and stepped between them, his large hands bracketing her waist. Their faces were inches apart, his breath warm against her lips. Her senses were drowning in him, in the heat of his body and the sheer magnetism of his gaze. “Tell me to stop,” he said, his voice barely above a whisper. “And I will. I’ll let you go and never ask this of you again. But it’s your choice, Natalie. Only yours.” Her mind screamed at her to end it, to take the out he offered. But her body betrayed her, leaning into him, craving his touch. He held her steady, his patience unnerving, as though he knew she would falter. “I’m waiting, Nat,” he urged, his voice softening, though his grip on her remained firm. “Raphael…” Her voice was a breathless plea, her will crumbling. “Yes, sweetheart?” Her hands found their way to his shoulders, clutching at the fabric of his shirt. She couldn’t stop the words that slipped from her lips, nor could she deny the truth in them. “Make love to me.” A dark smile curved his lips as he claimed her mouth in a kiss that stole her breath. “Good choice,” he whispered against her skin. “Because I wasn’t planning on letting you go.” *****Synopsis***** Raphael Emberlin, the Duke of Barrington, and his maid, Natalie Scott, are kidnapped while on a journey. After escaping their captors, they find themselves in a strange, unfamiliar land far from home. Everything around them is different, from the language to the people, and they must find their way back, all while learning to navigate the challenges of being stuck with each other. Raphael, used to being in control, struggles to trust anyone, especially Natalie. However, as they travel together, he begins to see her in a new light—her strength, courage, and ability to handle tough situations. On the other hand, Natalie has to deal with Raphael’s arrogance and pride, but she also notices his vulnerability and starts to understand him better. As they journey through this unknown world, their relationship starts to change. What began as a forced partnership slowly grows into something deeper. They each discover new strengths within themselves and each other. By the time they finally return home, they are left wondering whether they can go back to their old lives or if the journey has changed them forever.

``` Pada hari pernikahannya dengan kekasih masa kecilnya, Natalie Ford menerima hadiah yang tidak terduga: sebuah sertifikat pernikahan. Ternyata ia sudah menikah dengan seorang yang sama sekali tak dikenal—Aiden Handrix. Sementara para tamu pernikahan terus mengejek dan menghina, kekasihnya Ivan memutuskan untuk meninggalkannya, memilih untuk menikah dengan saudara tirinya Briena. Untuk menambah cobaan, ia diusir dari rumahnya sendiri. Untuk membuktikan kepolosannya, Natalie Ford hanya bisa mengambil satu tindakan - ia harus menemukan Aiden Handrix yang misterius ini dan menuntaskan semua ini! Keesokan harinya, ada berita yang trending di TV. Justine Harper, ahli waris keluarga terkaya di Bayford kembali ke rumah. Mata Natalie menyipit ke layar TV. 'Mengapa pria ini tampak persis seperti pria di foto sertifikat pernikahan saya?' Dalam usahanya menguak misteri pernikahan yang dikatakan itu, ia memutuskan untuk mengikutinya dan bertanya secara langsung. “Apakah kamu sudah menikah?” “Tidak.” “Apakah kamu punya saudara kembar?” “Tidak?” “Kebetulan kamu pernah mendengar nama Aiden Handrix?” “Tidak.” “Lalu, siapa sebenarnya kamu ini?’ “Adikmu.” “Tunggu, apa?” “Ya. Sekarang kemas barang-barangmu dan pulang bersamaku.” Pertama-tama mendapatkan suami secara tiba-tiba dan sekarang seorang saudara dengan wajah yang sama? Apakah tuhan menciptakan klon dan menawarkannya pada dia dengan hubungan yang berbeda? ```

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be known that this book wouldn't have made it this far without the support my dear writing buddy Rachel E. Canton who is a great writer of SINS OF THE SERAPHIM - https://www.webnovel.com/book/sins-of-the-seraphim_26438336605116805 and Derek J. Perna To Rachel & Derek, Thank you for everything! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the last heir of Ardel lost everything, fate would bring her to her rightful protector. Anna Adhemar, the forgotten princess, found herself betrayed by the Regent. Hunted by the Bargesians and the ruthless slave traders, she desperately fled for her life. Rescued by a mysterious man, her newfound safety was short-lived as she succumbed to a potent aphrodisiac. Then, she awoke in the arms of the fearsome Knight Commander of Gerhard, stripped bare, in a foreign kingdom. Fear, confusion, and a sense of profound devastation enveloped her. But the man before her declared, "I am your husband. I married you last night." Then, with unwavering determination, he vowed, " You're my woman now. No one can hurt my woman." --- Kyren Raychard, the Crown Prince who had chosen to forsake the throne and became celibate, led the Knights of Gerhard to safeguard his kingdom’s border from slave trading activities. Outside his camp, he found Anna poisoned and delirious. The healer informed him of the only cure, of which he must race against time to give and honour her. For the first time, he felt an overwhelming instinct to protect and claim her as his own. Unaware of his deepening affection, he belatedly realised his feelings as he stood on the brink of losing her. Bound by a soul-binding spell, their fates intertwined…

After an experiment goes awry, Samara finds herself in the mystical land of Lumicrestia, where dark forces are drawn to her for reasons she doesn’t understand. As she struggles to adapt to this new world, she gains an unexpected protector in Duke Mikhail Aster, a powerful figure both feared and revered. Samara feels an unshakable sense of familiarity with the Duke, and as they delve into the secrets of their intertwined pasts, they must also navigate the treacherous politics of Lumicrestia. Their growing bond tested as they face a corrupt high priest and an ancient deity bent on plunging the world into darkness.

Hanya dia yang dapat menyelamatkan dunia. Hanya dia yang bisa membawa dunia di punggungnya sambil menahan kebencian orang-orang. Dia yang telah dikhianati oleh orang-orang yang dia cintai dan sayangi. Dia yang telah kehilangan segalanya. Dia yang kecewa pada dunia. Dia yang marah pada dunia. Dia yang hatinya hancur oleh dunia. Dia yang mati di tangan orang-orang yang dia selamatkan. Dia kembali sekali lagi atas kuasa Sang Pencipta, kembalinya dia akankah penuh rasa kebahagiaan? atau dia akan semakin hancur? Hanya di sini, kisah seorang Putra Duke yang kehilangan segalanya, dan dianggap sebagai pengkhianat dunia kembali ke masa lalunya setelah kematiannya!

On his 20th birthday, Asher's mother confessed something he never expected. After the truth was revealed, she died giving her last blessing to him. That's when Asher found himself all alone, confused about his own identity and worrying about his future. What did she say? -He was someone special? -Someone people would come after? She said he was coming from a very rare but also a very special race called omega where men could get pregnant. Was it real? At first, Asher strictly refused to accept his mother's confession. But in the end, he had to believe it. Because it was the bitter truth. If he was really coming from such a rare race, and had such a special body, did he have to live all his life hiding so he wouldn't get caught and become someone's plaything? Was that the only way to avoid getting the bad ending his father got? Why was he even born as someone like this?! He just wanted a peaceful life. So, it wouldn't be as dangerous as his mother said if he just forgot he was special and lived like a normal person, right? People would not notice. Alas, it's been a long time since people last saw an omega and they must be believing no omega exists now. At least that's what he thought... He thought people might have forgotten about his existence and he would not have to face any problems in the future.  Whether he was special or not, he still became a target. When he was kidnapped and auctioned as a slave, he regretted ignoring his mother's last advice. "Don't trust anyone easily. Your safety is in your hands and protecting yourself is your duty." He could only blame himself and expect for the worst if his special identity was to get revealed and meet the same end as his father did. However, his fate gave him a second chance along with a huge surprise which changed his life for the better. Hopefully, Asher was saved by the so-called 'bloodthirsty monster' duke and brought to his mansion to babysit his spoiled 10-year-old little sister who threw tantrums declaring she wants Asher to pat her head and comfort her. Just to babysit this adorable, little girl.  He was safe. His secret was also secured within himself. Thanks to that chaotic sister and brother, Asher's life slowly took new turns and continued with almost no obstacles...till some point. The surprise? The duke happened to have some kind of a 'strange' illness that had no cure. Not long after when Asher discovered it, he ended up becoming the perfect cure for his illness. But how? -Remember? He was 'special'! Where would his specialty as an omega lead his life to? What kind of mysteries would he have to encounter with this duke wishing comfort from him?  Will the duke's 'strange' illness ever get healed? How would their story flow to that perfect happy ending with the twist of love landing in the middle of their 'just a deal'? ________________ Note:  This story continues in a historical timeline. Similar to omegaverse, but not the same omegaverse universe. Magic, revenge, dukes, royal families, curses, spells, heats, ruts... (The book cover is from Pinterest. Respect to the artist.)

Lady Sophie’s husband, Duke Lucas of Rogethen, asks her for an open marriage after she finds out he's been sleeping with another woman for months. The powerful dragon in the woods proposes a scheme for revenge and it involves tricking her husband into believing that his perfect, docile wife is falling for someone else. The first step of their plan? Purchasing her with gold.

Red Anderson has always been a survivor, but when a fatal car accident ends her life, she awakens in the unlikeliest place—the body of Yulianna McGregor, the delicate daughter of a baron from a distant era. Thrust into a world of opulence and treachery, Red is forced to navigate the fragile facade of Yulianna’s life while seeking answers about her own death and this bewildering second chance at life. But Yulianna’s world is far from safe. A controlling stepmother, a manipulative father, and the shadow of a powerful Duke, threaten to unearth secrets that should have stayed buried. As Red delves deeper into Yulianna’s past, she discovers that her presence may not be a coincidence, and her escape may come at a greater cost than she imagined. Caught between unraveling the mystery of Yulianna’s death, confronting the dangers of her new reality, and resisting an undeniable pull toward the Duke, Red faces an impossible choice: fight to return to her modern life or embrace the chaos of the one she’s inherited.

Sevi, a computer science student dedicated to fitness, is known among his friends as a "No Girlfriend Since Birth" (NGSB) kind of person. After a workout session, he heads home to unwind with a new game, Vengeance in Progress. Intrigued by its premise of a neglected prince seeking revenge, Sevi begins playing. Just as the game's tension peaks, his laptop glitches and freezes. "Ughh, not again!" Sevi groans, frustrated with his malfunctioning laptop. Suddenly, the screen emits a bright flash, revealing an otherworldly interface that prompts him to select a player. "Wha-- Before Sevi can react, another flash envelops the room. He finds himself in a luxurious medieval setting, dressed as a young duke with a plump figure, silver hair, and purple eyes. Staring at his new reflection in disbelief, he mutters, "No freaking way, I'm actually that fatso in the game." A screen flashes before him: [Once again, welcome to Vengeance in Progress v2, Young master Sevi.] [Capture the hearts of heroines and make meaningful experiences!] "Capture the what?" mass releases randomly

When Tanaka Haru transmigrated into a pitiful character in an awful novel who was killed by the protagonist in self-defense, Haru decided to live a peaceful life in the dense wilderness but when he saw an injured handsome man in the forest, he helped him not realizing that this was the duke and that he was the son of the duke!!! Let's follow his journey as the boy grow up and found love. It's BL but it probably won't start for a while as our MC is 6. (Sorry for the grammatical mistakes!)

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[COMPLETED] Aideen Ruan, though a royal princess, was always unwanted due to the circumstances of her birth. Born blind to a hostage concubine, she possessed an intriguing beauty; however, her disability rendered her utterly useless to the royal family. Even when the struggling Count Crueder reluctantly agreed to take Aideen as his wife to secure the royal dowry, her life failed to improve. A year into their marriage, Aideen's inability to produce an heir sealed her fate. The princess was destined for exile to the Temple, consigned to spend the remainder of her days in isolation and abandonment. Contrary to her anticipations, instead of the Temple, Aideen found herself within the cold walls of Duke Tillian Valentine's castle. Duke Valentine, the last scion of the once-revered Valentine family that ruled the Kingdom before the "Fratricide Rebellion", now presided over the desolate Northern lands. Faced with fear and confusion, Aideen expected her life to perpetuate its cycle of misery, only to discover that Duke Valentine might hold the key to a new opportunity, a chance at a life she had never envisioned. "You bewitched my body and soul. Put an intoxicating spell on me, shackled my heart to yours with your magic. If I could exchange my eyesight with you, I would do it just to make you see what a man dying from love looks like."

Briana is a duke's daughter who's been on the battlefield for almost a decade. After ten years of battling, what she comes back home to is a run away younger syster, whom she has to replace in an arranged marriage. "Father! How can you do this to me? All I ever asked of you was an a few years older, soft-hearted, husband who faints at the sight of blood! Now you want me to marry a younger bloodthirsty man, who also happens be our houses enemy? Have I not dealt with enough enemies?" "It is his majesty's orders! Did I tell you syster to run away? No! What do you think should we become traitors? Do you expect our entire house to die because you want a cute husband?" "Yes! I don't care!" "Guards drag Briana to her room! Servant! Servants! Make her look like a decent lady! Her carriage will be here in one hour!"

Blair é perseguida por pesadelos desde criança, sempre com um homem mascarado aterrorizando seus sonhos. Na universidade, esses pesadelos se tornam realidade. Uma estudante é assassinada, e a morte é apenas o começo de uma série de crimes que assombram o campus. Blair se cruza com Lucian, um estudante enigmático que guarda segredos sombrios. Enquanto luta para desvendar os assassinatos, lida com os segredos escondidos sobre sua própria identidade.

Original Author: Songiba [I was forced to live in captivity for the rest of my life because I happened to be aware of the fact that I was a saint. I was truly a ‘real’ saint, but that didn’t matter, because there was already a designated saint in the temple. When I died from all the abuse I endured, I was sent back to a time before all those previous events in my life had happened. After 15 regressions, I was exhausted. I prayed, “I don’t want anything to do with this, so please just let me die,” And at that moment when I could finally be able to die, someone said, “How about being my daughter?” …. That monstrous duke had adopted me.]

Seorang siswi muda yang masih duduk dibangku SMA, ia seorang perempuan yang memiliki keinginan besar untuk membahagiakan keluarganya. Kisah ini berfokus pada perjuangan seorang anak perempuan untuk melawan penyakit yang sedang ia derita dan bertahan dari perilaku kekerasan yang ia dapatkan dari keluarga nya, dan ia menemukan cinta yang ia inginkan namun terhalang oleh keyakinan yang berbeda.

Selene, a girl haunted by a cruel stepmother and the memory of her mother, found herself caught in a royal web of obligation. A decree from the king demanded a marriage of convenience—a forced union with Prince Damon, rumored to be the devil himself. Her stepmother, driven by her own wicked ambitions, shoved Selene into this treacherous arrangement, forcing her to stand in for the step-mother’s daughter, Merceline. Damon, the brooding second prince of Beville, was under pressure from his family to marry. He'd always kept a distance, but when he met Selene, with her startlingly vibrant green eyes, something shifted within him. There was a spark, a connection he couldn't ignore. This wasn't just a political alliance; it felt... different. "Selene, look at me. It's not what you think," Damon urged, his voice low and husky. "Stop," Selene whispered, backing away, her heart hammering against her ribs. "I don't want to hear anything." Damon's touch, though gentle at first, lingered on her skin. He wanted to reach into the turmoil he saw in her eyes, to unravel the secrets she held within. "I love you, Selene, my sweet wife," he murmured, his voice laced with a desperate plea. "I can't hide it anymore." Selene, caught in a whirlwind of feelings, found herself drawn to Damon's intensity. He was everything she'd never dared to hope for. But deep down, a fear of the unknown lurked within her. "Answer me, wife," he pressed. "I... I don't know what to say," she stammered, her breath catching in her throat. "I didn't hear that," he said, a hint of steel in his tone. "Repeat yourself." His touch tightened. He pinched her chin, and a flicker of pain laced her confusion, but he quickly followed that with a tender kiss on her chin, smoothing away any sign of distress. "Give me time to sort out my feelings before I confess to you," Selene whispered, her voice barely audible. Her heart pounded. "Good," Damon murmured, and then, with no warning, his lips met hers. Their encounter was just the beginning of a dangerous game. Their forced marriage hid a passion that burned hotter than any decree, and one question hung heavy in the air: could their hearts find a way through the politics and deceit, or would the rumors of the devil prince become a chilling reality?

R- rated content ( no rape and abuse) . Selene look at me . It's not what you think it is l was just helping............ stop stop . Selene shouted to stup Damon from talking. I do not want to hear anything that you have to say . Damon watched as his wife strode away from him without listening to his explanation. l love you Selene my sweet wife.Damon said gently caressing Selene's chin while moving to cheeks . He wanted to make sure that his wife what she meant in his . He could not hide his feelings anymore. He had to let it out. Selene got lost in the feel of his fingers on her skin. Answer me wife. I do not know what to say . Selene could not say anything because she never expected him to say something so deep like that .How could she say no to him . I didn't hear that. Repeat your self . He pinched her chin hard and she flinched but he kissed her chin as if to soothe the pain. Can you give me more time to sort out my feelings before l confess to you . Selene said in small voice . She was feeling hot everywhere. Her heart was beating very hard against her chest Good. ... was all Damon said before he covered her lips with his.............. Selene Davids ___ a girl whose mother died when she was young living her in the care of her step mother who mistreats her. A decree from the king is sent requesting a marriage of convenience with his daughter Merceline Davids to the second prince who is rumored to be the devil prince . She is forced by her step mother to marry in place of her step mother Merceline. Damon O'berian, the second prince of Beville kingdom rumored to be the devil prince . His family has been asking him to get married and when he finally accepts the marriage alliance set by his brother to one of the daughters of the court officials. He meets a beautiful woman with the greenest eyes he has ever seen just like his.

There are 4 Duke's In the Holy Empire And John Well Is One Of The Duke's But Out of The 4 Dukedom Well's Are The Weakest So Much So That Even Some People Question If There are a Dukedom Now Our MC John Well, Gets a Humiliation System With That Maybe He can Save His Dukedom From Collapsing? "WARNING" This novel will have mc humiliated by character's Involving #Incest #Cuckold #Femdom #NTR #netorare #netorase #Clean ups #sph #Chastity Cage #Forced Feminization #Bdsm # Cbt#Harem If You are Not Into That Stuff Please Kindly Leave and Let Others Enjoy

A fearless stuntwoman in her past life, she has now made a deal with the heavens to relocate her soul into a wealthy heiress. Instead of boundless riches, she finds herself inside the body of none other then the antagonist and villainess of a novel she once read, "The White Rose Blossom" . Her name now is Priscilla Marie von Haust and her problems can't be easily dismissed with breaking off her engagement to damn Crown Prince of the Empire. Since no one told her that reading the novel would not imitate the characters true actions! She in now trying to fix all the chaos 'Priscilla' had once created but in doing so she finds herself working alongside the dark but very handsome Duke of the North, Christian Blackwood. A man known for cruelty and also the one to have driven a sword in the novel. How is Priscilla going to survive?! "Welp, if I can't beat them, why don't I charm them!"

My name is Cassius Blackwood, I am the illegitimate son born between the greatest swordsman in the empire, and the master of the Magic Tower. Yes, the one people expected to be a 1-in-a-million genius. As a result, I grew up in a house full of love and kindness despite being illegitimate. That is, until my tenth birthday when I failed my awakening ceremony. You can imagine how people started treating me after that. My parents, who had high hopes for me, abandoned me. After 10 years of training in hopes of awakening, I succeeded. But only as a "systemless hunter." And as we know, it's impossible to succeed as a hunter without a system. When 'The Blackwood Trial' took place, which is meant to determine the next head of house Blackwood, as everyone expected, I was the first to die. So, why did I go back to when I was 10 years old right before my awakening ceremony? *** Tags: #transmigration (the MC isn't the transmigrator) #regression ( the MC is obviously the regressor) #reincarnation #no-harem #romance #singlefemalelead #revenge #evil #cruel #mage #swordsman #returnee #fantasy-empire #dungeons #system( Fake system) #cultivation (done differently) #rarebloodline #action #fantasy #secretidentity join my discord: https://dsc.gg/Rerian long link: https://discord.com/invite/wARbcq8kzG