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il divorzio della duchessa

**Capitolo 1: Il Velo dell'Inganno** La luce del mattino filtrava attraverso le tende di broccato, proiettando strisce dorate sul pavimento di marmo del palazzo. La duchessa Isabella si svegliò nel suo letto ornato, il cuore pesante e la mente tumultuosa. Sapeva che quel giorno sarebbe stato come tanti altri, segnato dalla presenza opprimente del duca Vittorio. Isabella si alzò lentamente, il suo riflesso nello specchio dorato le rivelava una bellezza che il tempo non aveva ancora intaccato. Ma la corruzione che si annidava nella sua vita matrimoniale stava lasciando segni invisibili, un peso che si accumulava giorno dopo giorno. Ogni sorriso che sfoderava in pubblico era un velo di inganno, un modo per nascondere la sua crescente disperazione. Mentre si vestiva, il pensiero di chiedere il divorzio le attraversò la mente per l'ennesima volta. Ma la paura di ciò che avrebbe potuto significare la paralizzava. La sua posizione, la sua reputazione, tutto ciò che aveva costruito sarebbe andato in frantumi. Ma continuare a vivere sotto lo stesso tetto del marito, un uomo che la trattava come un oggetto, era diventato insopportabile. Dopo una rapida colazione, Isabella si preparò per il suo consueto incontro con il duca. Sapeva che avrebbe dovuto affrontare il suo sguardo gelido e i suoi commenti sarcastici. Ma oggi, sentiva una scintilla di determinazione crescere dentro di lei, un impulso a non lasciarsi sopraffare. Mentre scendeva le scale del palazzo, il rumore dei suoi passi risuonava nei corridoi vuoti, un eco della sua solitudine. La corte era già in fermento, i nobili si muovevano come ombre, ognuno intento a coltivare le proprie ambizioni. Isabella si sentiva un intrusa tra di loro, una donna imprigionata in un mondo che non le apparteneva. Entrando nella sala principale, il duca Vittorio la aspettava, seduto su un trono di legno intagliato. I suoi occhi scuri si sollevarono al suo ingresso, ma il suo volto rimase impassibile. "Ah, la mia adorata duchessa. Sei in ritardo," disse con un tono che nascondeva un velato disprezzo. "Mi scuso, mio signore," rispose Isabella, mantenendo la voce calma nonostante il tumulto dentro di lei. Ogni parola era una battaglia, e ogni giorno la costringeva a indossare una maschera sempre più pesante. La discussione si svolse come sempre, un gioco di parole e manovre. Ma oggi, Isabella sentiva che il suo spirito era in subbuglio, pronto a ribellarsi. Mentre il duca si vantava delle sue conquiste politiche, la duchessa si ritrovò a sognare un mondo diverso, un mondo in cui potesse essere libera. Quella notte, nel silenzio della sua camera, Isabella decise che non avrebbe più vissuto sotto il giogo del duca. La sua determinazione si accese come una fiamma, e da quel momento, avrebbe cominciato a tessere una rete di alleanze, a cercare coloro che, come lei, desideravano liberarsi dalle catene della tirannia. Il divorzio non sarebbe stato solo una questione personale, ma un atto di ribellione contro il regime che l'aveva intrappolata. La duchessa era pronta a lottare, a riscrivere il proprio destino e a diventare la leader che il suo popolo meritava.
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DEMON ON CAMPUS

Linda Holmes tries her very best to keep the secret of her being a demon in the mist of vampires, werewolves and humans on campus. But what happens when Alexander Silvers becomes a little bit too curious to know what she really is... --- "Why are you always pinning me to the wall?" Linda asked breathlessly as she tried to escape from the cluches of this boy that she doesn't even know. He leaned closer to her as she tried inching away... but to where exactly. Finally, he spoke. She subconsciously flinched on hearing his deep voice. "What happened to you in the forest?" " Nothing happened now please leave my dorm, the door is that way." "What was in the blue vile?" he asked. She stared at him trying to feign ignorance. Finally she had enough and yelled at him. "Didn't you hear me? I said get out... you know what? stay... I have left over chips on the table over there make yourself at home. I'll be on my way, when I come back the head mistress is gonna be with me so sit, relax, rest... do what ever you want I don't care." He tilted his head to the side as he watched her curiously. "What are you?" She gave up. She sighed in exhaustion, and looked at him with an aloof expression. She finally snapped. She let out a low growl deep and laced with hate. "Leave." she said curtly. Without waiting for a response she pulled him towards the door while holding his arm. He stared at the door and at her. He didn't like being pushed around so he yanked his arm out of her hold. She never expected it so she was slow to react. He walked ahead and she followed behind to shut the door unknowingly she slipped on the rug on the floor. He immediately turned around and reflexively caught her wrist. She tried to balance herself by holding his other arm with her left hand but instead she accidentally used her demon strength to pull him down. He held unto her waist as he fell too so that he wouldn't fall on her and possibly crush her frail body. Funny enough, he ended up straddling her with his hands on hers, above her head. She stared at him and he did the same. Not knowing that he was subconsciously leaning his head forward she shut her eyes as his hot breath fanned her face she gulped. Suddenly a strange new feeling she'd never felt before came upon her like a powerful surge of lightning and so fast, she ended up on top of him. Straddling him, she pinned his hands above his head and he looked at her wide eyed. His breath hitched for the first time he felt nervous and it some how felt exciting. Her breathing quickened as she stared at his handsome face she seductively licked her lower lip. That was it, she was tempting him. He held her wrists, using his vampire speed he pinned her on the bed and straddled her, he took off his black leather jacket & white shirt and her oversize t-shirt all that was left on her was her small singlet and shorts she had a really beautiful shape he thought to himself. She shut her eyes and he did too as he leaned his head forward... his face was just inches away from hers she opened her eyes one more time and he did too finally he shut his eyes while she followed suite and he leaned in closer and closer until... "Hey, Lynn I think we accidentally mixed up our... what the heck?" Naomi walked into the room with a book in her hands while staring at them. Alex's head snapped towards the door and he cursed. Linda looked at Naomi and tried pushing Alex off her. He nonchalantly moved away and wore his shirt back, Way to ruin the mood he thought. He popped a gumball and said with an aloof expression "See you at the library tomorrow for your next lesson." and left with the jacket on his arm. "H-hey... Naomi." Linda said as she wore her t-shirt. "You, Alex?" "It's not what you think okay?" "Your right, instead it's what I see" "Naomi?" "I think I'm gonna have an asthmatic attack" She sat down while shaking her head... AUTHOR'S LOVE IF YOU LIKE THIS NOVEL CHECK OUT MY OTHER NOVELS TOO.... SPELLS AND GATEWAY TO HELL. (◔‿◔)
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