Busty Anna

Paradise Bay is a haven for supernatural beings, but not all coexist peacefully. But Vampires and Shifters are sworn enemies, bound by ancient laws that forbid any mingling between their species. Freyr, a brooding vampire with a hunger he cannot explain, becomes obsessed with Alpha Tor, the enigmatic leader of the Bay Shifter pack. His craving isn't just for blood—it's for something deeper, though he cannot name it. For weeks, Freyr stalks Tor through the misty forests and treacherous cliffs of Hanka Island. He doesn't realize that Tor has been aware of his shadowy admirer all along. Curiosity ignites a fire within the alpha, and he lets the vampire's stalking game continue, waiting for the perfect moment to confront him. But destiny intervenes when a violent avalanche traps them together in the icy depths of the mountains. The storm leaves them with no escape and nowhere to hide. For the first time, Freyr and Tor come face to face, and the truth cannot be avoided: Freyr’s forbidden hunger and Tor's dangerous intrigue blur the lines between the predator and the prey. Excerpt from Alpha Tor's POV: “So, you’ve been pretending to keep a distance but here you are,” Tor’s deep growl echoed in the icy cavern. His golden eyes caught the flicker of torchlight, his breath misted in the freezing air, curling like smoke between them. The figure across from him stiffened, pale as moonlight, eyes sharp and predatory, the vampire stepped closer, but not too close. He was cautious and calculating. “What gave me away?” Freyr’s voice was low, smooth yet filled with a low hiss that escaped his mouth. Tor laughed a deep rumble that shook the cavern walls. “You reek of desperation. Do you think I didn’t notice your scent clinging to the trees? Are your footprints melting the frost? What is it, vampire? What do you want from me?” Freyr’s jaw clenched, but his gaze didn’t waver. “Your blood,” he admitted finally, his voice sharper now. “Your kind is... intoxicating. Forbidden. I can’t stop myself.” The admission sent a chill down Tor’s spine—not from fear, but something far more dangerous. He should’ve torn this vampire apart the moment they were alone. But here, under the weight of the mountain and Freyr's unrelenting gaze, his desire rose, and he chose to get closer to him. ******************************************************************************* Trapped together in the harsh wilderness, the lines between hunger, hatred, and passion blur as Freyr and Tor wrestle with their forbidden connection. In the shadows of Paradise Bay, they must decide whether to defy the ancient laws that bind their kind—or risk everything for a love that could shatter their worlds.

“I, Alpha Michael Goldline of the Night Fang pack, reject you, Ariana Davids, as my mate.” He said, and my lips parted. I couldn’t say a word. I simply stared into his eyes, watching him, looking into his cold green eyes. Everything faded into the background. All the sounds, faces… everything. All I could see was him, as his words replayed in my head. I, Alpha Michael Goldline… Michael rejected me. In front of everyone. … NightFang pack, reject you… This was our chance. What was he doing? … Ariana Davids as my mate. *** "Rejected by her pack and the boy she loved." Anna thought she'd never find her place in the world. But when a chance encounter with the ruthless Lycan King Luke sparks a passionate romance, she must confront the secrets of her past and the danger of their forbidden love. Amidst war and ancient curses, Anna is torn: will she embrace their destiny together or will their love be torn apart by the very forces that brought them together?

Anna Gabadon, diagnosed with rare Aplastic anaemia, seeks out the enigmatic billionaire CEO, Mr. Truce Avidon, rumoured to possess extraordinary abilities. Desperate for a cure, she agrees to marry him. But when he discovers her infidelities with her business associates, he must confront the darkness beneath her charm. And then, a shocking revelation: An old wedding picture reveals a decades-old connection between Mr Avidon and Miss Gabadon's great grand mother. How will she stomach this bitter-sweet cup of tea?

16 years have passed since I was born as Allen, the eldest son of an earl in this world, while still retaining my memories of the present world. This world is peaceful and a stable society. The only extraordinary thing is that I was reincarnated into a world that is lenient on the existence of concubines. I selected a silver-haired maid as a sex slave and second wife candidate from among 10 candidates after a strict fellatio practical exam. I then lived an erotic life at home and at school as an attendant, but my reincarnated life is so fulfilling that I'm worried it will explode, as my busty childhood friend, a noble girl who was unsuccessful, ran for the third wife candidate, and my stepmother, who was my virgin partner, was sold off.

In the blink of an eye, Tang Zhixi's world is turned upside down. One moment, she is alive and the next moment, she becomes a ghost. Now, finding herself standing in front of Pei Xingcheng, the man she loves who no longer remembers her, she struggles to understand the purpose of her existence. While she tries to make sense of her new reality, a sudden attempt on Pei Xingcheng's life thrusts her into a deeper mystery concerning the identity of the person trying to harm him. Join Tang Zhixi in her journey to protect Pei Xingcheng, uncover the identity of the person who wants to harm him, and perhaps, even even explore a bit of romance. Will she be able to identify the attacker? Will Pei Xingcheng ever regain his memories of her? And now that she has turned into a ghost, is there any hope for their relationship? ### Pei Xingcheng: "Miss ghost, do you like me?" Miss Ghost: "I am not blind!" Pei Xingcheng: "You are! Otherwise, you wouldn't have said that. I am the most handsome man alive on this planet." Miss Ghost: "No, you are not!" Pei Xingcheng: "Ofcourse, I am!" Miss Ghost: "And, how do you know that?" Pei Xingcheng: "Because all the girls are dying to see just one look at my handsome face. But, ofcourse, you wouldn't know that. Ask me why?" Miss Ghost: "Why?" Pei Xingcheng: "Because you are already dead!" Miss Ghost: "........................" ### The cover art is not mine. All the credit goes to the original owner.

Sold by her own family to settle gambling debts, Anna Wallace’s life takes a dark turn when she escapes her captors, only to find herself in the dangerous world of Alexander Voss—a billionaire feared as much for his ruthless reputation as for his unpredictable bipolar disorder. Desperate for safety, Anna pleads with Alexander for protection, unaware of the chaos she’s inviting into her life. Their unlikely connection is volatile yet magnetic, bound by Alexander’s fierce need to protect her and Anna’s determination to understand him. But when Anna discovers she’s pregnant, misunderstandings and buried trauma begin to fracture their bond. As Alexander’s darker enemies resurface with deadly intentions, Anna finds herself torn between staying with the man who saved her or running from a world that could consume her. With betrayal lurking in unexpected places, Alexander must confront his demons to protect the woman who’s become his sanctuary. And Anna must decide if she’s willing to embrace the chaos to find her place by his side—or risk losing everything. Can two broken souls find redemption in each other, or will the secrets binding them become their undoing?

due to outbreak of war Anna flee away from saturn. her system crashed at earth.in question of survival she meets sam. can they both over come difficulties in earth and bring new colour to this story... note: cover photo from printrest

Henry Castle is a rich heir who always had everything he desired. On the other hand, Anna Williams is the daughter of a poor worker. Edward Castle, Henry's stepbrother, has always wanted what Henry has. He notices that Henry likes Anna and takes advantage of the misunderstanding between them to date her. Anna receives a scholarship to Elite, a school owned by Henry’s parents. At Elite, she encounters Henry, who has feelings for her but pretends to dislike her because she took his spot as the top student. Years later, Anna marries Henry Castle and discovers that he had been in love with her even before they met. Anna Williams quickly falls in love with Henry Castle.

[ENTHÄLT REIFEN INHALT! ] (Lies wenigstens die ersten fünfzehn Kapitel, bevor du es wegwirfst) . Anna Sui erwacht aus ihrem betrunkenen Zustand und sieht, wie ihr Freund sie am Vorabend ihrer Hochzeit mit ihrer besten Freundin betrügt. Anna war so untröstlich, dass sie aus dem Haus rannte, aber durch eine unglückliche Wendung des Schicksals hatte sie einen One-Night-Stand mit einem völlig Fremden. . AUSZÜGE, "Anna, wo bist du? Ich versuche schon seit Stunden dich anzurufen, warum ignorierst du meine Anrufe?" Ihr Stirnrunzeln vertiefte sich. "Lass mich in Ruhe Mack, du kannst weiter mit Nari zusammen sein, das ist mir egal." Schrie sie. "Ach bitte hör auf Anna. Du bist meine Freundin und ich verlange es zu wissen. Sag mir nicht, dass du mit einem anderen Mann zusammen bist Ann. Hast du vergessen, dass heute unsere Hochzeit ist?" Bevor Anna etwas sagen konnte, wurde ihr das Telefon entrissen. "Sie gehört jetzt mir. Wenn du von jetzt an anrufst oder störst, was mir gehört, kannst du in der Hölle schmoren." Er erhob sich und warf das Telefon zur Seite. . (IM WETTBEWERB UM DIE FEDER DES AMORS. Unterstütze das Buch, indem du es zur Bibliothek hinzufügst und mit dem Kraftstein abstimmst.)

Vivid Days follows the vibrant lives of four high school boys as they navigate the ups and downs of friendship, romance, and self-discovery. Nathan Harper, a hopeless romantic, dreams of finding true love but gets his heart broken on Christmas Eve. Just when he thinks his holiday is ruined, a kind girl in a Santa suit, Anna Bowman, offers him tissues, and he instantly falls for her. To his surprise, Anna attends the same school, giving him the perfect chance to pursue her. Meanwhile, Nathan's eccentric group of friends adds both chaos and charm to his journey. Tom Maxwell, a suave playboy, juggles his many girlfriends while grappling with what love really means. Keith Carter, a quirky thrill-seeker with a penchant for mischief, keeps everyone on their toes. And Tyler North, a quiet otaku with a cosplaying girlfriend, tries to balance his passions with the realities of high school life. As Nathan works to win Anna’s heart, his friends’ meddling and their own romantic escapades turn everyday moments into colorful adventures. Together, they learn that love, friendship, and growing up are never as simple—or as predictable—as they seem.

He looked high as he stared at me like I was some type of drug that had him spaced out. I sat up, feeling a rush of pain hit my stomach when I did so. I looked up at him, those crisp green eyes that burned acid through my skin, and waited for Satan himself to that out his grueling taunt. "Come clean it bitch." *** Anna has always known her place at the prestigious Aldridge Academy—a scholarship student trying to keep her head down while enduring the constant torment of Marcus Crawford, the wealthy bully who's made her life a miserable hell since freshman year. For three years, she's endured it all for the sake of her hardworking mother and her best friend, finding solace in her academic achievements at the elite New England boarding school. But senior year brings two unexpected complications. First, Atlas Bonjovi, her old love returns to campus, stirring up memories and feelings she'd rather keep buried. Then, pushed to her breaking point by Marcus's relentless cruelty, Anna makes a risky decision to seek help from Damon Saint-Hayes—Marcus's step-brother, the "Hades of Aldridge" for his dangerous influence over the school's social hierarchy. In a moment of desperation, Anna strikes a devil's bargain with Damon: his help in destroying Marcus Crawford's fucked up reputation. But as Anna descends into a web of revenge and manipulation, she questions if bringing her tormentor to his knees is worth the price Damon names, which may bring her to her knees instead.

Anna's world shatters when she discovers her husband's infidelity and his secret desire for a child. She was consumed by despair, and blaming it on her infertility, Anna contemplates ending her life. But fate intervenes, and a mysterious system transports her to an abandoned storybook world. In this realm, Anna is bound to a demigod, Kael, who rules with an iron fist, crushing the spirits of the people. The system's task is clear: Anna must navigate this treacherous world, training and learning to defeat Kael, now her husband. With each step, she'll earn real-life currency, offering a chance to escape her painful past when she returns to earth. But as Anna embarks on this journey, she's forced to confront her own darkness when an unexpected twist complicates her quest: she begins to develop feelings for Kael, the very man she's destined to kill. Torn between her loyalty to the system and her growing attachment to Kael, Anna must navigate the lines between reality and fantasy. Will she find a way to defy the system's expectations and forge her own path, or will she succumb to the fate that's been laid out for her? “I mean, what am I going back to earth for?”

[CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT!! ] (At least read the first fifteen chapters before tossing it aside) . Anna Sui woke up from her drunken state to see her boyfriend cheating on her with her best friend on the eve of their wedding. Anna was so heartbroken that she ran out of the house, but due to an unfortunate turn of event, she had a one night stand with a complete stranger. . EXCERPTS, "Anna where are you I've been trying to call you for hours now, why are you ignoring my calls?" Her frown deepened. "Leave me alone Mack you can keep being with Nari I don't care." She yelled. "Oh please stop it Anna. You're my girlfriend and I demand to know. Don't tell me you're with another man Ann. Did you forget today's our wedding" Before Anna could say a word her phone got snatched away from her. "She's mine now. If you call or disturb what's mine from now on, be ready to rot in hell." He hunged up and tossed the phone aside. . (IN THE CUPID'S QUILL COMPETITION. Support book by adding it to library, voting with power stone, gifting golden tickets and normal gift.)

Will Anna find love someday?? Will Jesse mend her broken heart?? Will they be strong enough to fight the battles coming from the third parties

Life was mediocre for Amara until her Master brought a proposal for her or more like, it was an order: she was to marry the wicked Lord Damien. Refusal was out of the question for her, as she was merely a slave —a servant burdened by her parents' debts. Just when all hope seemed lost, and she resigned herself to her fate, a mysterious man shows up in front of her, kills the evil old lord, kidnaps her brother, and gives her certain tasks to complete. If she doesn't, then he will kill her brother. As Amara embarks on her journey to save her brother, she finds herself in the clutches of a handsome prince - a devil prince. Despite the danger that surrounds him, she is instantly drawn to his captivating charms. As she struggles to fulfill the tasks set by the mysterious man, her heart is pulled in two directions. On one hand, she feels an undeniable attraction to the devil prince; on the other, she is determined to do whatever it takes to save her brother's life. Will Amara be able to complete the tasks given to her by the mysterious man? Will she be able to save her brother's life? And what will happen when her assigned tasks clash with her feelings for the devil prince, forcing her to choose between her love for him and her family? *** The cover doesn't belong to me. All credit goes to the original owner.

[Warning: Mature Content R18+] BLURB “ Greetings your majesties, my name is Cedric Charon” The new slave took his time before he bowed his head and lowered his eyes in obedience. It was the uttermost impudence that we had ever seen from a slave. Yet, he was a startlingly beautiful specimen with all muscle and perfect edges, but the eyes were the most startling thing about him. They were molten gold and like the boy's skin, they seemed to shine in the sunlight. I felt my whole existence questioned by the slave and I pushed my power to smell him and for sure the scent of ambrosia that we had earlier scented came from him. " Brother, am I dreaming or is that human slave blood calling to us? A human slave!!!" Silas who sat on my right hand gasped in uttered shock. "My beast wants me to rush over and sink my fangs into him. He is a human slave for fucking sake" Talon muttered from the left side of the seat. " Mate," I spoke up. " That is what my beast roared and declared the minute he stepped foward and introduced himself" I whispered. Sith and Talon's eyes widened and they both looked at me with shock, dread, and disbelief at the realization of the fact that I had uttered the word " Mate". ******** Vampire Lords Niko, Silas, and Talon Sith were born in a pair of three and had lived for centuries ruling the Sith Glassy Mountains. They fed on the blood of the Elisera slaves who came to work in Sith castle where they all resided. Under the pact named Paktum between the humans and the Vampires, the young men would be employed to work in the castle for the Vampires while their families would be provided with gold that would take care of their needs. Hence, they co-existed as the Paktum Pact maintained peace between the two races. That is until Cedric Charon enters the Blood Mountains and the Vampire Lords realize that their intended mate is a human slave and more sore with the blood of a witch. Cedric is everything the Sith Mountain coven forbids, a human, a witch, and a rebel. Cedric is not ready to be imprinted by the vampires who have enslaved his people in the mountains to feed on their blood, while Vampire Lords Niko, Silas, and Talon are disgusted that their mate is a human slave with the blood of a witch. It gets complicated when they find out that Cedric is a blood rose. His existence makes the Vampires question all the teachings the coven has taught them regarding humans. Their relationship becomes more complicated once they discover that Cedric is also part of the resistance that wants the Paktum Pact broken and the human slaves set free. Will their mating bond survive or will it completely break them?

It's absolutely free. Please support my work as I'm a rookie writer and it's my very 1st work. Anna Woods gets pregnant at the age of 16 so she gives up all her dreams & time to her new born baby . But after 9 years when she gets to know that she has a blood cancer. She decides to find the real daddy of her daughter to give him her responsibility and joins a beauty pageant competition to fulfill her last dream. But the things gets very complicated for Anna because on one hand her time gap , age and motherhood gets in the way of her beauty competition and on the another hand James Watt (the biological dad of Anna's daughter ) is a gangster + womanizer and doesn't believe in love and responsibility.

Aleck, a young orphan, was found by Ethen Grayfield, one of the nobles in charge of the Kingdom's "Perfect Soldier" project. Because of Aleck's overly resistant nature, he was deemed unfit for the program and exiled to the outskirts of the kingdom. There, in a dilapidated slum, he started his 11th year living with Anna, a retired knight.

Janelle Anderson returns home from her military service, only to find her boyfriend of five years in bed with an unknown woman. In a blink of an eye, she loses everything she once held dear and is kicked out of the apartment she once shared with her boyfriend. Frustrated and angry, she ends up at a bar, getting dead drunk and falls in bed with the biggest Casanova of all times, Cameron MacGyver. Billionaire Casanova, Cameron MacGyver always gets any woman he sets his eyes on and now, Janelle has caught his attention. He has never been with a military woman before and once he’s had a taste of her, he can’t let her go until he’s had his fill. Whisked away to the mountains for a Christmas getaway, can Janelle finally let go of all her inhibitions and thrust this man with her vulnerabilities? Or with Cameron end up breaking her heart because of his playboy ways, once and for all?

Anna never had a perfect life she grew up an outcast raised by her grandparents in a small mountain town. Money was always tight, and life was not easy. Bullied and beaten by the local kids for being a poor hillbilly, she swore she would become something more one day. Now Anna is a successful kick ass lawyer, married to a handsome man, mother to a gorgeous son, and living in the house of her dreams. But the perfect life Anna has worked so hard for crumbles when she catches her husband in bed with her best friend. His cold indifference is the final betrayal. Vowing for revenge, she wastes no time filing for divorce. But what next? Determined to start over but with nowhere else to go Anna reluctantly accepts her brother’s invitation for her and her young son to return to their small hometown for Christmas—a place she vowed never to set foot in again. When legal matters arises she accepts the challenge head on, knowing it could be a win that would improve the towns folk respect for her and her own career. Little does she know that she will be faced with a blast from her past she would rather have left behind. Will she climb out of the storm stronger and better proving all the naysayers wrong? Or will she be distracted by the all new temptation in the form of the devilish handsome Ethan whose intentions seem genuine, but Anna just can't shake the feeling that there is something wrong. Is her prince charming too good to be true? And what will happen when her ex-husband suddenly realizes he wants his family back??? READER FEEDBACK "I love these long chapters" "It's a very captivating book. I love it so far." "I'm really enjoying the story!!" "Beautifully written" "Thoroughly enjoying this " " So excited for the next chapters" " How many chapters are planned for this book. I'm loving it so far." WARNING This book contains lengthy chapters, several plot twists, and scenes that will have you laughing, crying, and screaming in outrage. Enjoy xx

Bai Liyue's life was a gilded cage. Forced in a marriage by the ruthless Mafia King, her only escape was her burning ambition of being a sucessful actress. Yet, each step towards her dream was met with crushing failure, orchestrated by the very man who claimed her - her possessive husband. The day she knows the truth is the day she dies. Fate, however, offers a twist. Bai Liyue awakens in the body of Chen Ziyue, a notorious singer. With a new name and a new face, she vows to seize her destiny and fulfil her dreams. However, the past has a way of returning, especially in the form of a possessive Mafia king who recognises her, even behind a new face and name. Can she outwit him, keeping her true identity hidden and reclaiming her ambition? Or will his burning interest rekindle a past love, forcing them to confront the scars of their previous life? This time, will he break her again? Or will he finally learn to love her right? ### The beautiful cover art doesn't belong to me. All the credit goes to the original owner.

Plot Summary: Busty Pregnant Woman vs. Civil Servant, Retired Soldier, and Farmer 19-year-old Cheng Mei is pregnant but has been abandoned by the father of her child. Feeling disheartened, she marries her child's father's good friend, Lin Shaowu. Cheng Mei follows him to work at a mine. During her pregnancy, Cheng Mei's breasts and hips develop again, and Lin Shaowu can't help but indulge in intimacy with her. After giving birth, she nourishes the child and her husband with her abundant breast milk. Lin Shaowu's newly acquired apprentice also secretly covets Cheng Mei's voluptuous figure. The story updates daily. Welcome to join in. Tags: High Heat (H), Boy-Girl (BG), Adult Content (R18), Pleasureful Writing (NSFW), Relaxed (light- hearted).

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Anna is an innocent girl, and the only daughter of her parents. she just graduated from the college, and got a job at a luminous company. Anna living happily with parents but unfortunately her father collapsed and was taking to her hospital, They were asked to provide huge amounts of money for her father's surgery. her mother is just running small shop of cookie and Anna doesn't have such amounts and they no one to run for favors, suddenly she comes to think of borrowing the money from her boss. On the other side James the CEO of Civida international been engaged to Clara by contract and don't want to marriage between he and Clara. Later when Anna met him , he took the opportunity of Anna to offered a proposal of her to act as him wife for a year. Anna has no choice rather than to accept is offer in other to save her father's life. Anna has it in mind that after one year they go on their ways . But unfortunately destiny wasn't that way -------------------------

To save my special person i join mafia leader. but that person forget me. 2 years later I'm marrying that person as a stranger not a lover.

Lumaking mabait, masipag at masunuring anak si Anna. Kahit na salat sa buhay ay masaya ang kanyang pamilya pero nag bagong lahat yon nang mamatay ang kanyang ama. Nalubog sila sa utang at naging malamig ang naging pakikitungo sa kanya ng ina. Sa resort sa kanilang lugar ay namasukan si Anna. Nakilala nya rito si Arthur Bryce na unang kita nya pa lamang ay nagustuhan nya na ang binata. Isang secret Agent si Arthur sa isang patagong organisasyon na ang layunin ay sugpuin ang mga masasamang organisasyon. Lingid sa kaalaman ng dalaga na kaya lamang lumalapit sa kanya ang binata ay dahil kumakalap lamang ito ng impormasyon sa kanilang lugar. Unti-unting nahulog ang loob ni Anna rito pero mukhang 'di mutual ang feelings nila sa isat-isa. Lalo na mukhang nagugustuhan nito ang anak ng may-ari ng resort na pinagt-trabahuhan nya. Pero hindi naging dahilan ito para kalimutan nya si Brent kundi mas gagawin nya pa ang lahat para ma gustuhan siya ng Binata. Started: 11-20-23 Completed:

Anna, a rebellious billionaire heiress, left home to start a business with her friend while hiding her real identity. Her “rent a bride” business was going well until a billionaire brought a deal she could not resist. They got married according to the terms of the contract they both signed until his family found out the truth and separated them after putting her through hell. She returned home and decided to seek revenge on her ex-husband and his family.

THE WEREWOLF SECRET Anna, a young journalist, stumbles on a secret that may take her quest for revenge to new heights. The elite Harding billionaire family has a bloodline of werewolves. A secret, they are protecting from the dawn of time and will kill anyone who uncovers the truth. Anna has a plan to gain evidence against the family, and by this she has to seduce the mighty Drake Harding until she gathers the proof she needs. She falls in love with the alpha until he rejects her upon finding out her real reason for her interest in him. He banishes her out of the town forever, or else he will kill her if he sees her again. But there’s a twist: Anna finds herself saddled with the alpha’s baby, and her life is in danger. Drake’s evil brother, wants to kill her because she was born a werewolf huntress, which is detrimental to werewolves, which she knows nothing about. Anna has to earn Drake’s trust in order for his protection. Drake Harding falls hard for Anna Black. He knows that she has uncovered their family secret. He knows full well that she has to die, but instead banishes her from his town, and intends to use her for her ‘services’ in the future. He thought that he got rid of her for now, until he learns that she has his child and is in danger of his brother killing her before Anna learns who she really is. Drake has trust issues .How can he protect Anna and trust her at the same time?

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)

Anna is a girl capable of controlling time ever since she lost her parents. However, by using her powers recklessly, she ended up being adopted and exploited by a corrupt noble family, pushing her body’s health to its absolute limit. To Anna’s surprise, a boy with an unknown identity offered her something she can no longer remember. That’s because, to her astonishment, she was sent back in time to the moment she first arrived at the orphanage, granting her a second chance. Her friends—those she hadn’t seen again since being taken in by that family—were now standing in front of her once more. With that, Anna gained the resolve that if this wasn’t just a dream… she wouldn’t repeat her past mistakes. Despite her lingering fear of using her powers, Anna is determined to live this second life in a way that truly matters, forming bonds with friends who will stand by her side as she faces the chaos of a world shaped by magic and the political ambitions of a selfish few. ◇◆◇ Chapter 7 - A Risky Move Anna stood across from Darius, the most respected and calculating player in the room. They had tied four times in a row, something no one had ever seen before. “I’ll raise the stakes,” Darius said with a cold smile, pushing a massive pile of chips to the center of the table. The dealer turned to Anna: “You must match the bet, or you’ll lose automatically.” Anna hesitated, glancing at her dwindling pile of chips. She was out of money. The murmurs of the spectators grew louder. Finally, the dealer offered her a way out: “You can play on credit, but if you lose, you’ll have to pay it back—with interest… or face more serious consequences.” Anna swallowed hard. She knew continuing was a massive risk, especially since exhaustion was creeping up on her. But Leo’s words echoed in her mind, urging her to keep going. She looked at the dealer and, with unwavering determination, declared: “I accept. I’ll double the bet.” Silence fell over the room as the game resumed. Anna used her ability to rewind time and fix every mistake she made. But with each use of her power, the fatigue took a heavier toll. The minutes ticked by, and when she finally scored a perfect 21, leaving her opponent in the dust, her body couldn’t take any more. “Anna wins,” the dealer announced. But before Anna could celebrate, her vision blurred, and she collapsed in front of everyone, leaving the room in complete shock.