Intimacy Ruby

‼️MATURE CONTENT ‼️ Who has never dreamt to live a life of castle, even if it is just for an hour, That’s what happened to Amber-ruby. Amber-ruby discovered that her friend and colleague Duncan has lied on his identity. He’s the prince of a far away country. Duncan revealed to her that he did it for his sister whom is sick and who want to live a normal life for the 72h left for her to live. Duncan remarks the great ressemblance between his sister and amber-ruby, and asked her if they can change their lifestyle for 72h. Amber-ruby did not hesitate “it’s just for 72h , what bad can happen to me in a castle” she said. But to her great surprise the reason that Duncan gave to her was totally false, he lied. Amber-ruby is now into something that she couldn’t get off.. ‼️The cover is not mine‼️ Credit to the person that owns the drawing‼️

Love,they say, require lots of sacrifices and understanding which is very necessary but doesn’t exist in these modern times. This is a story of how two young people who despise relationship,love or anything conmected to romance fall in love with each other and find it difficult to control their sexual attraction towards each other. This is a real definition of true love which doesn’t end up in betrayal

Magic must be destroyed for peace to reign. Anything and anyone with magic is nothing but a monster. Estelria is built on a lie. Nite feels a shock pass through him as golden orange sparks fly across his body and knock him unconscious. He opens his eyes to a grassy plain and bumps into a merchant and an oracle who takes him to the kingdom’s capital. Wandering the streets of Estel, he finds himself in the middle of the bustling market. The aroma of spices and the scent of flowers blossomed in the air. Despite the crowd, it was relatively uneventful, till a woman cloaked in red fabric ran through the streets. With one step, she soared to the rooftops, taking a bite out of a ruby apple. Nite's mouth hung open as words escaped his lips. Wow! So cool! He had been fascinated and mesmerized by her. But to his surprise, a mob chased after her with weapons of steel and wood. In a world where magic is evil with the secrets surrounding it being buried in history, Nite is determined to get to its root as he navigates life in Estelria. This novel is updated twice weekly for health and personal reasons that I hope you can understand. Obviously, this novel will be free till completion.

In a frenzy of high-stakes business negotiations, family strife, and stolen moments of intimacy, "The Billionaire Son Meets The Tycoon Heiress" is a moving story of unexpected love, sacrifice, and the bravery to live completely, even when time is running short. *** What would you do if you discovered you had just five years to live? Emily Moore is saddened to find that she has advanced glioblastoma, a dangerous and recurrent brain tumor. She makes the difficult decision to refuse treatment after being presented with the stark reality that intensive chemotherapy may only extend her life by a few years. Though the emotional toll was high, she resolved to live her life to the fullest. Emily's story is a touching meditation on dying, the strength to let go, and love's tenacity in the face of loss. *** How would you respond if you realized that you must marry a lady you've never met and who has only five years to live to receive your inheritance? When powerful CEO Jake Lewis discovers the devastating provisions of his grandfather's legacy, his life is thrown upside down. Jake must marry Emily Moore, a dying young lady, to inherit the family's billion-dollar inheritance. Can Jake and Emily convert a responsibility into a loving legacy, or will their little time together be insufficient to bear the weight of their realities? *** Cover own by me: Do not reproduce.

Turned into a vampire with no political backing, wealth, or power, Dylan immediately tries to become the strongest there is. Facing numerous dungeon breaks and a coming invasion of unknown origin, Dylan must do everything he can to fight back. In the process, Dylan tries to make the world a better place in his way, by taking control of as much land and women as he can. Watch as Dylan amasses power and influence among monsters and humans and rises to the top in more ways than one. -- This is ultimately an action vampire cultivation story, but there will be harem and lemons, and I'm sure people have questions about that so I'll answer them here. -No netorare. The MC never gets cucked. -No yuri. Two characters discuss past feelings but they never get together and there is no physical or romantic intimacy. -Yes there is one instance of netori. The mc steals a guy's girl because he abandoned her and left her for dead. Literally. -Also, there will be monster girls! Lots and lots of monster girls! -Large harem warning for those who don't like large harems. -- NSFW images on Discord! Literally hundreds of NSFW images! Spend hours lurking while doom scrolling or joy scrolling (idk your style) b00bies and p0rn images. I even have images depicting every lemon scene. Seriously. If you like art to go with your reading, this is the book for you. Discord server link is: https://discord.gg/redmarsh (Yes you will have to type out the link, but I guarantee you it's worth it!)

Lyra is a 21st-century girl from the modern world who accidentally transmigrated into the beast world while swimming. what happens when a gorgeous young girl with golden blonde hair and ocean blue eyes with ivory white skin doll falls into a world where the female population is drastically low. But as she stays in the world, she discovers many secrets about herself which she never imagined. Join her journey in discovering love, heartache, and the real truth of her life. This is my first story please support me and join me on my journey through this story. The cover photo is not mine Contains mature content with many r#18 scenes audience below 16 restrain from reading it. Follow my insta @ruby_rosie_2001

In a world where danger lurks at every corner, Ruby, an elite assassin for the esteemed Continent Syndicate, finds herself betrayed and abandoned by her superior after successfully eliminating the patriarch of a notorious criminal syndicate. Now, with a hefty bounty on her head, she must navigate a treacherous double life, desperate to evade capture and protect herself from those who seek revenge. However, fate has a twisted sense of irony, leading her to cross paths with Croce, a charming and enigmatic man who stirs feelings she thought long buried. Unbeknownst to Ruby, Croce is the grandson of the very criminal patriarch she once eliminated.

Dual cultivation isn't a choice; it's a necessity. After being struck by a truck like most lucky protagonists (or unlucky ones), Vaan found himself transmigrated into the body of an orphan in the world of witches and demons. However, they didn't always exist. Demons terrorized the world ever since the Gehenna Realm descended over 300 years ago. but along with them, came mana, giving birth to witches to combat these demons. Since then, the world of men was dominated by witches, establishing the seven witch kingdoms, which safeguards at the forefront of the demon invasion. In order to survive in the matriarchal society of the witch kingdoms, Vaan, like all other men who cannot use magic, had to learn how to service the witches to survive. Nevertheless, it did not come without its own benefits. Years of research have led the world to the discovery of intimacy between men and women could increase the witches' mana absorption. But at the same time, men could absorb some of this mana to improve their physique and lifespan. Thus, since then, an intricate relationship was formed between men and witches in the red-light districts. Love became casual, and dual cultivation is common. As a prodigy in the art of pleasing women, Vaan lived a smooth two years since his transmigration as an orphan. However, everything came crashing down in a heartbeat one day when his life was nearly taken, and Lady Eniwse whom he served went berserk. Even so, that was not the end. With the awakening of the Witch Hunter System, watch how Vaan takes on the world and becomes the lord of witches. ===== Genre: [Mature Content] [R-18] [Smut] [Magic] [Witches] [Demons] [Spirits] [Dragons] [Beasts] [Reincarnation] [Adventure] [Action] [Mystery] [Academy] [Weak-to-Strong] [Scheming MC] [Harem] [System] [Servants] [Slaves] [Smart MC] [Alchemy] [Forging] [Misunderstandings] [Game Elements] [Kingdom-Building] [Overpowered MC] ===== Note: Contains lemons. Hunting witches does not necessarily imply killing witches, if you know what I mean ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) ===== Feel free to join the discord for novel discussion or grab the novel update role to be notified as soon as new chapters are released in the link below; https://discord.gg/9SUWMPZ ===== My other novels; First novel: Prime Originator (Shared Universe) Second novel: I am a Notorious Boss in the Alternate World (Shared Universe) =====

Ruby was a genius; however, she tragically passed away after falling from the fiftieth floor of her own company's building. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself in an entirely different world. Have you ever heard about the Ghost World? I'm not referring to the world of deceased individuals, but rather a planet. Ruby was shocked when she woke up in the body of an twenty-year-old girl who was already married and had four ghostly husbands. Unfortunately, these husbands didn't love the original owner, and the original owner treated them poorly. The first husband leaned over with a sly smile on his face and said, "You think you can leave me, pretty wife? Nope! Once my eyes catch what I like, I will get it no matter what." The second husband angrily exclaimed, "I hate you, stupid witch! Don't leave me; your stupid husband loves you." The third husband innocently said, "Wife, I made my special soup for you," and proceeded to show bowls filled with blood. The fourth husband gently raised her chin and said, "Wife, I can't believe that with every passing second, minute, and hour, I'm falling for you even more." The fifth husband, who fell in love with her at first sight, looked at the camera and arrogantly smiled. "I fell in love with someone at first sight! Get ready to grab it; I'm throwing ten thousand gems to celebrate," he declared as the camera panned to a room filled with money and treasures. Ruby : "..." Please, someone, make me dead again. Warning: • Reserve Harem • 18+

A desperate young girl. A cold-hearted CEO. A contract that could change everything. Bella, a loyal girl, tries to get her brother out of jail after he is framed for a crime he did not commit. With time running out and her brother's health at risk, she reluctantly agrees to an unconventional proposal: a contract marriage to Samuel Asher, the cold heir to a multinational company. Samuel's grandfather dangles the keys to the company—but only if Samuel marries and produces an heir. Viewing Bella as nothing more than a means to an end, he proposes a loveless union with strict rules. No attachments. No intimacy. Just business. But as Bella and Samuel navigate their faux relationship, unexpected complications arise. Jonathan, Samuel's faithful PA and Bella's longtime friend, harbors secret feelings for her. And when Samuel breaks his own rules, leaving both Bella and his girlfriend Elaina pregnant, the stakes skyrocket. With a company empire, a brother's freedom, and the fate of two unborn children hanging in the balance, will cold ambition or unexpected love prevail?

Ruby has always believed in kindness, yet life has repaid her with betrayal. Framed by her sister and her rival, she’s cast aside by her fiancé her career destroyed, and her own family disowns her. Broken and desperate, Ruby attempts to drown her sorrows, only to face even more danger—until a mysterious stranger intervenes. He offers her a way out, a contract marriage with no strings attached. For him, a wife with no family connections; for her, a chance to reclaim her life and seek revenge. With a new name, identity, and face, Ruby reenters the world, determined to rise again and make those who wronged her pay. But questions linger. Why did he choose her? What hidden motives lie beneath his calm exterior? As Ruby’s life takes unexpected turns, she finds herself caught between her past wounds and the dangerous allure of a future with him. Will she reclaim her life—and her heart—without losing herself in the process? Read this book and you won't regret it..who wants to see Isabelle slowly turning into a badass that Logan will be chasing her back?

Hunger for her family's survival drove nineteen-year-old Aneesa to venture into Vernon, the kingdom of werewolves and home to all supernatural creatures. As a skilled thief, Aneesa successfully steals the King's Ruby, unaware of the curse that accompanies it. The ruby grants ultimate power among the supernatural, and when Prince Corion, brother to King Aspen, discovers its missing, he tracks down the thief responsible. Corion intends to use the ruby to overthrow his brother and take the throne, but to do so, he must break the curse that will kill Aneesa once the power is withdrawn from her. As he trains Aneesa and plans his coup, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to her, despite his initial indifference to her life. Can Aneesa survive in this dangerous new world? Will Corion be able to save her and break the curse? And what will happen when the ultimate power of the ruby is unleashed?

He had always wondered what it would be like to meet a girl who was as crazy as he was, who would like the same things he liked, and wouldn't run screaming her head off once he suggested something new. In college, he had tried to connect with some girls he met, but he quickly got a reputation for being a deranged sex-maniac. One look of disgust was enough to swear him off intimacy during college, and graduating hadn’t really changed his prospects. Looking like a homicidal maniac with a brain that persisted in seeing stuff it liked, didn’t help either. Yes, women were more in touch with their needs and wants nowadays, but it seemed his specific brand of craziness was elusive. It took a trip to another continent to find her. Now he had all he ever wanted, but he was going to lose her because of a hidden truth and a blast from the past. From experience, he knew that good things never lasted. Not in his world at least. However, he would fight tooth and nail; burn the world down to keep his beautiful vixen. No matter the cost, he was going to save her, and damn anything that stood in his way.

Lucilla Crimson never wanted to become the villain. She was nothing more than a simple girl named Ruby Baker before things went wrong. With the world against her, she did whatever she needed to do to keep those close to her safe. Watch as Lucilla climbs her way through the world and becomes one of the world's most ruthless tyrants. New Chapter every Wednesday 5pm EST ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is my first Novel. Thank you to anyone who decides to read this, and I hope you enjoy it. And thanks to my sister for doing the Cover Art. Her Insta: notagood_hunter922

Embark on a daring journey with me through the realms of desire! "The Erotic Chronicles" is an uncensored collection of explicit short stories, exploring the complexities of human passion. Each tale delves into a different facet of intimacy, pushing boundaries and blurring lines – always prioritizing enthusiastic consent. Within these pages, you'll find: Incestuous relationships that defy taboo. Yaoi and Yuri stories that celebrate love's diversity. Straight encounters that ignite primal desire. MILF and DILF fantasies that unleash hidden passions. *No NTR (Netorare) – only consensual, heartfelt connections.* I'll guide you through: Steamy affairs and secret trysts Forbidden love and societal taboos Explorations of power dynamics and mutual pleasure Expect: Raw, unapologetic storytelling Unflinching examination of human desire Emotional connections that linger _Warning:_ Explicit content ahead! (18+ only, please!) _Genre:_ Erotica, Adult, LGBTQ+, Incest, MILF/DILF Join me on this unapologetic exploration of consensual human sexuality.

Ayra Miller thought she had it all—Wealth, a loving husband, a loyal best friend, and a promising future. But when betrayal strikes from the two people she trusted the most, her world shatters before her eyes. Poisoned and cast into the sea, Ayra’s life ends in cold despair. Yet, a mysterious ruby ring grants her an extraordinary second chance, sending her six years into the past. Armed with the knowledge of her tragic future, Ayra must fight against the enemies she once believed to be allies and tread cautiously on a path filled with deceit and danger. However, she soon discovers that her actions begin to create a new future—one she cannot control and realizes that the gift of a second life comes with its own dark consequences. Can Ayra fight to overcome her tragic fate, or is history doomed to repeat itself once again?

Travelling Through time was unfortunate but Falling in love was fortunate. The dreamy man Ivy always wanted~~~

Layla was a half American half, Ghanaian who died of heart disease. now transmigrated to a game she created, with no memories of her past. Layla must fight and level up with ultimate leveling system 001 to find a way back to the real world. while gaining her memories along

Drake, an eighteen-year-old ordinary boy, was unexpectedly summoned from Earth to the magical realm called Elandor by Lena, a powerful Water Dragon Queen. She needed him to rid her body of bloodbane poison, and the only way to do so is through intimacy, an ancient ritual. But when the ritual ended, Drake absorbed not only Lena’s poison but also her fabled reverse scale, granting him incredible powers and marking the beginning of his transformation into a mage. Banished from the water dragon’s territory after the ritual, Drake is left to fend for himself in this unfamiliar world. To survive, he joined the Diamond Mage Academy and began to forged his own path. As he honed his powers, he made loyal friends and, along the way, found himself irresistibly drawn into the lives and struggles of the dragon monarchies. His once simple existence spiralled into something much larger as he formed deep bonds and built a harem filled with dragon queens from different territories. Drake’s hope for a normal life got shattered when he’s swept into a world crisis, facing a man known as Tiberius Victor, the mastermind behind the Crimson Rot catastrophe that plagued Elandor. Battling Tiberius across fierce wars, Drake realised Elandor is only a small fraction of a vaster world known as Avalon, a realm filled with mages of unimaginable power. This larger world doesn’t attract him, though, until his four dragon queens, Lena, Xena, Rena, and Zena, ascended to Avalon, leaving him behind. Drake committed to mastering his powers, reaching the pinnacle of magic in his current world (Elandor) as an archmage (9th Circle Mage), determined to reunite with his wives. Yet, as he journeys forward, he uncovers shocking truths about Avalon, his own mysterious origins, and the existence of entire worlds beyond his imagination. ***join my discord for group**** (share your thoughts) https://discord.gg/chcBMzXW

Anna has been my friend since we were kids. We're basically like sisters at this point. But, everything changed the day before my birthday. I got attacked, Anna saved me, then I fainted only to wake up in another world on my birthday?! Anna has some explaining to do! Wait, Anna... just got kidnapped and it's my fault? Please give me back my best friend! (Cover by Kira Lushia on Instagram)

In the shadowy realms of a historical kingdom, "Lies in the moonlight" unravels a tale of dark romance, suspense, and unforeseen twists. Duke Adrian, a man of authority and cold demeanor, finds himself entangled in a web of political conspiracy and forbidden passion. Adrian's marriage to Seraphina, a timid and shy woman, conceals a haunting secret—their union marred by an intimate betrayal. As the Duke navigates the treacherous waters of state affairs, a sinister revelation unfolds—the trade of young girls, orchestrated by none other than the kingdom's own monarch. Amidst the political turmoil, Seraphina, burdened by a painful past, becomes the unwitting pawn in a game of power and deceit. The narrative weaves through her struggles, exposing the fragility of her spirit and the scars left by a forced intimacy. As the Duke's rebellion gains momentum, dark revelations emerge, revealing the true extent of the kingdom's depravity. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption, drawing readers into a world where shadows conceal both hidden desires and bitter truths. "Lies in the Moonlight" is a gripping historical romance, blending suspenseful intrigue with the complexities of forbidden passion, leaving readers on the edge of their seats as they traverse a kingdom veiled in secrets.

Ryle wants the truth. Ruby wants to stop Ryle. Ryle's objective is simple — seek the truth. His ideology is different, exclusive and offending but there's nobody on his way to stop him. His belief is clear about one thing: Do everything according to your rationale. Ruby — the only friend Ryle has — discards this. She wants to stop him at any cost. What exactly is Ryle's objective? What exactly is making Ruby uncover her unusual protective nature towards Ryle? And most importantly, how exactly will Ruby work out on her plan? Read the novel today to find out!

Once an heiress with everyone at her beck and call, Valerie lost everything after a single revelation. Six years later, Valerie is back to marry the 'poor' man her five years old daughter, Ruby has chosen to be her daddy. In the process, Valerie seeks to reclaim all that belongs to her and also to exact revenge on her enemies. What Valerie didn't see coming was that she would unlock a pandora box of secrets that would throw her and her daughter's life into more chaos. Greg Sinclair, the highly sought-after young billionaire, pretended to be a poor construction worker in order to become a part of Valerie and Ruby's lives. When he finally wins their trust, will he be able to hold his ground or will he be kicked out by both mother and daughter when his identity is revealed?

William was left in front of the orphanage gates when he was only a new born child. The orphanage's nun found him inside a basket , a red ruby with image of a mighty black dragon raping itself around a red black colour sword image was drawn on it. There were some trails of blood and foot prints outside the orphanage gates but no dead body found. The nun assumed that some people where chasing after the person who left this baby here. and that person was heavily wounded by their chasers and to protected this child they must have gone somewhere else to confuse their chasers. The nun who was the caretaker of the orphanage had taken William under her and was taking care of William with other children at orphanage. The orphanage was sponsored by the baron of the city Manalo but due to corruption, the money received by the orphanage was very little, even then the nun was somehow managing the orphanage by treating sick people with her holy magic and sometimes she also do home visits. The nun was a 30 year's old kind lady who had given up her priestess position in church and came to this orphanage to take care of the children's because she wanted to feel the blessing of becoming a mother as she never had her own child because churches never permits marriage of any priest or priestess, as to use holy magic the one has to have a pure body and have affinity of holy magic. There are holy knights who also have to follow this rule to use their holy powers but there are some exceptions such as heroes. Yes, here in this world we have heroes and people also uses magic and healing magic is only can be performed by the priests and holy knights but there are some special ones who can also heal them self's and hold strong powers given by the gods and we call them Heroes or Gods chosen one and here in this world, we have 12 heroes chosen by the 12 different gods and each god has a Empire who believes and offer there prayers to them and in retune the god chose a person among the people of their Emperies and give powers to that person to fight against the invaders of other world which also have 12 demon gods who send their champions to conquer this was going on from 10,000 years and after every 1000 years Gods choses their Heroes. The hero selection ends after 18 years from its starts , a very large bell rang when the selection starts and there are total 12 bells had been placed at every head church of the 12 Gods these bells are called world announcers because when even a single bell ranges its sound can be heard to the every corner of the world. The bells 2 times simultaneously after every 1000 years first time all the bells rang simultaneously to inform everyone of starting of the selections of heroes and every person who born on this year already become a hero candidate second time it rang simultaneously when the selection was over it happens after 18 years from the first bell rang and in between the bell rang when a god chosen a hero but this time only a single bell rang came out from the respective god's head church and the head priestess or priest can hear the name of the chosen hero and their location and to confirms the chosen hero's identity the priests/priestess asks the hero to show their stigma on their body which is given by the gods to their chosen heroes and the priest or priestess can also confirm it if the hero can also activates the holy weapon or not. the holy weapons are passed down from generation to generation to heroes and these weapons' are given to the holy priest or priestess who haves the responsibility to keep it safe in the meantime until the next owner of the weapon chosen. The names of chosen heroes and their where about are kept hidden by the head church from other empires and also from the other god's churches.

A love story that started due to Coffee. Ares Alonso, a young billionaire and a well-known casanova is just about to inherit his family business until a crisis occurs that forces him to leave his comfortable life and go to the countryside. In that seemingly ordinary place, something unordinary takes place which flips his entire world upside down. Melody Wellington is a young widow living in the countryside and has locked herself from the outside world after a traumatic event that changed her life forever. She has put up a wall against people to avoid getting hurt until a troublemaker decides to break it down. *Image is not mine

At the age of 14, Eiravyne suffered a brutal burn at the hands of her father, a punishment she believed stemmed from her own failings—her perceived lack of beauty, worth, and value. But years later, after the slaughter of her entire family, she uncovered the truth: the burn wasn’t just cruelty; it was a ritual, binding her to Duke Ilkar Skivarion, a man her family had raised her to fear without question. Forced into an arranged marriage with the cold and calculating Duke, Eiravyne became ensnared in a world of political intrigue and power plays. Her fragile sense of self shattered further when she discovered her abusive family had not been her true bloodline. She was the last heir of the Sangrevers—a fearsome and reviled lineage known for their seductive cunning, treachery, and lust for control, annihilated by the king’s decree. Amid this turmoil stood Urag, a man as loyal as he was mysterious, bound by a past that entwined with hers in ways she couldn’t yet fathom. While Ilkar sought to use her bloodline for his ruthless ambitions, Urag’s actions spoke of a fierce loyalty, though his reasons remained locked in the shadows of their shared history. As Eiravyne struggled to reclaim her identity, she was faced with two impossibilities: resisting Ilkar’s cold manipulations and uncovering the truth behind Urag’s allegiance. ******* Updates: 02 chapter /day Genre: fanatasy, female lead, romance,magic, obssessive male lead, good support side side characters, a lot of intimacy, enemies to lovers, powerful couple, evil and good , bad boy .forced marriage Cover: is mine, it is commissioned, i don't alow anyone to use it . The art of this novel is also comissioned ------------------- Follow me on instagram: isaac_black2013 Discord server : https://discord.gg/VNH4pKgyT3 ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/isaacblack ------------------- Check out my other contracted works: For male lead: *First Stygian Diviner: Apocalypse *Villain's Supremacy For female lead: *I created the villain *The body we shared .

'ZUN-BAE' the dimension that is only filled with wars, survival, starvation and blood rivers flowing finally finds some peace bcz of the new captain 'Shin Quin-Ben' after he settles all the matters of conflict that caused wars between Elemental spiritual rubies and human. Just like this years passed but suddenly the rumors of a new Guide forming spread like fire all across the content, all the Guides didn't liked the idea at all as they would have to go through the war and stuff again. . . . . .

All Chloe Carter wants is to get quick cash and dash out of small town Ruby Pointe before anyone notices she's back including her estranged ex husband and kids. Scott Anderson has had enough of women. This Rancher and workaholic single dad will realize that one woman will change his life even if she was a murderer.

Beneath Secrets and Scandalous Pain When a one-night stand with a CEO results in pregnancy, a reluctant marriage binds two strangers together, but as tackle scandals, conflicts, and their own demons, they discover a love that heals their deepest wounds. ** "Why didn't you tell me?" He asked her as he began the ride to his house. "You had your men drag me out, remember?" She laughed and closed her eyes, the soft curve of her smile a stark contrast to the tension between them. Leo stared at her, his gaze lingering for a moment before he looked away, his expression unyielding. Nothing can make him fall in love with her. "Did you understand my terms?" he asked, his voice low and detached. "My lawyer will arrive soon, but first, I need you to understand." Abi's eyes fluttered open, her gaze meeting Leo's in the rearview mirror. "You told me that we are going to be married because of our scandal and the baby," she began, her voice even. "We are free to be in other relationships. We are not going to share any slightest form of intimacy, and we would go our separate ways when the baby is born. And, of course, I'll still have access to the baby." A small smile settled on his face, approval flickering in his eyes. "Seems like you're not that useless. You're a little smart." Abi's smile grew, a spark of pride igniting in her voice. "I was the most brilliant kid in my class. I had a GPA of 4.7 when I was graduating." Leo's smirk was lightning-fast. "That's so low. I would have graduated with a 10.0, but unfortunately, I was still the highest with a 5.0 in my department. You may go back to school to match my score."