Scorpion Tarot

Orphaned Alex, a young man with a past shrouded in complete mystery – not even a whisper of family memory – stumbles upon truth as shocking as it is burdensome: he's the last scion of Eldoria, heir to a throne steeped in a truly ghastly curse. Imagine, if you will, the weight of that revelation – a kingdom in ruins echoing in his mind's eye, a legacy of darkness clinging to him like a second skin. He’s not just any prince; he’s the last hope, a flickering candle in a storm. Lord Marcellus, a viper in human clothing, currently holds the reins of power in Eldoria. Ruthless and ambitious, he'll stop at nothing to keep Alex from claiming his birthright, pursuing him with the relentless fervor of a bloodhound on a scent. Alex's escape becomes a desperate flight across treacherous landscapes, a perilous odyssey alongside a motley crew of companions, each with their skeletons rattling in their closets – their own carefully guarded secrets. Guiding him, a spectral whisper in the wind, is the spirit of his mother, Queen Elara. She's a constant, ethereal presence, offering cryptic guidance through the maelstrom. And then there's Raven, an enigmatic thief whose skills prove invaluable, a shadowy figure who adds an intriguing layer of complexity to the already tangled narrative. Their unlikely alliance is forged in the crucible of shared danger, a testament to the strange bonds that can bloom in the face of adversity. But the path to reclaiming his throne isn't merely a physical journey; it's a descent into a family history as dark and twisted as any gothic novel. To break the curse that has blighted his lineage for generations, Alex must confront the vengeful specter of a sorcerer betrayed, a malevolent entity whose rage echoes through the ages. Unraveling the truth about his ancestors, peeling back layer after layer of deceit and treachery, will be a harrowing experience, testing his very soul. The journey is fraught with peril; loyalty is tested, betrayals sting like scorpion bites, and sacrifices must be made. Will Alex succumb to the throne's insidious power, becoming another pawn in the cycle of vengeance? Or can he transcend the darkness, forge his path, and finally break free from the suffocating grip of his family's cursed legacy? "Legacy of the Lost Throne" isn't just a fantasy adventure; it’s a poignant exploration of identity, redemption, and the enduring struggle to escape the long shadow of the past. It's a story that will stay with you long after you turn the final page, a tale as captivating as it is unsettling.

Mo Wen, a young man from the modern age, finds himself mysteriously transported to a distant past. In this unfamiliar world, he must navigate the dangers posed by the savage Scorpion Tribe, ruthless bandits, and the treacherous schemes of the nobility. Along the way, Mo Wen forms bonds with new friends who become his allies in this perilous journey. As he struggles to survive and adapt to his new reality, Mo Wen encounters his love and the most loyal friends. However, fate has other plans, and Mo Wen is faced with a heart-wrenching decision: to stay in the past with his newfound friend, or will he return to the future, carrying the memories of his extraordinary adventure?

With the rising tide of steam power and machinery, who can come close to being a Beyonder? Shrouded in the fog of history and darkness, who or what is the lurking evil that murmurs into our ears? Waking up to be faced with a string of mysteries, Zhou Mingrui finds himself reincarnated as Klein Moretti in an alternate Victorian era world where he sees a world filled with machinery, cannons, dreadnoughts, airships, difference machines, as well as Potions, Divination, Hexes, Tarot Cards, Sealed Artifacts… The Light continues to shine but mystery has never gone far. Follow Klein as he finds himself entangled with the Churches of the world—both orthodox and unorthodox—while he slowly develops newfound powers thanks to the Beyonder potions. Like the corresponding tarot card, The Fool, which is numbered 0—a number of unlimited potential—this is the legend of "The Fool."

Sienna travelled to another world when she found a beautiful crystal in the sea. This wild land is ruled by warriors, who can change into ferocious beasts. Females are scarce in this world, they have more males to ensure their protection, but not every tribe treat them well. Sienna first meets an Ape prince who likes her to be his but scares her halfway to his village. The huge snake retrieves her for himself as for his food. She decided to play a game of wits with him, to give her 3 chances to escape. She will encounter a tiger lord, who is so smitten with her, that he will gladly die for her, the wicked and exotic scorpion king, the cold and dangerous eagles and the black dragon who can destroy all others. Sienna will need to use all her wits and beauty to tame these beasts. I had to change this book to a novel because I started publishing it as a fanfic, but it is not fanfic, it is my original work, so I'm keeping both to keep my readers updated. The cover is my work too. This story is not as gruesome or violent as regular Chinese stuff here, because I'm European, so it is kind of easy to read but it still has hot content, twists and an interesting storyline. The setting ranges from ancient, medieval to almost modern. This is uncontracted book , so enjoy the free reading:-) #beastman, #hotblooded, #playfull, #gamesofwits, #tiger, #snake, #eagle,#scorpion, # dragon, #adventure, #romance,#sexy

My name is Tang nian and I was and abundant son of tang how and was left in Star tho forest but while travelling the star the forest bibidong picked me and took me to the holy palace later bibidong found out that I had a vacant three martial souls which were of SSS class namely it were the 9 days Pagoda and the jade scorpion King and the Blue heaven destroying sword after I awaken it I was discovered to have 30 innate soul power and received three god positions

In the aftermath of death, an adult man expected nothingness, peace, maybe even paradise. Instead, he awoke beneath a rock, reborn as something small, fragile, and dangerous—a black and blue-scaled scorpion. Stripped of his humanity, he moves through an unfamiliar wilderness, driven by instincts he never knew he had and haunted by memories of a life cut short. ……. [A//N Gonnna try to upload 3 chapters a day hopefully :D]

The scorpion god has been defeated and went back behind his mountains the alliance of elf and mortals have finally won so the mother goddess blessed the mortal with long age and so the golden age of mortal starts after they united sadly as time move and people forgot the old wounds so do the old alliance and now its year 3217 M.B a city of the union under the empire siege its where the story of people who will change the fate of world start.

Did you know Deathstalker ? It's a yellow scorpion that is considered to be one of the most deadly species. What if the Deathstalker is a human ? Scott Bennet one day woke up with nothing left in his brain, except for self defense and the art of.. killing people. Forced by situation, he finally decided to become an assassin. More than four years later, after gor into an accident that nearly kill him, something's wrong with him. His brain works faster and he is healed faster, too. Beside that new capability, he also finally found out about his past. Unfortunately, his past is not a good news for him. And worse, his past is demanding to be back as his present. Can he avoid his past and lives his new life ? This is not a reincarnate novel, or Therianthrophy (myth of human shapeshifting into animal). This novel is merely a story about a guy who lost all his past memories and while finding out who he really is, he realizes that the best job he can do is killing people.

THE HIDDEN DRAGON PRINCESS MATED TO A WEREWOLF DISGUISED AS A PRINCE Once upon a time, in the 17th century. A myth told in centuries that dragons will only be faithful to the werewolf that showed them love and kindness. The werewolf with the dragon’s trust will be the strongest Alpha ever existed. The Werewolves set out finding dragons but they were rare to see. The last dragon existed was dead, and without an heir. War erupts in the werewolves world, many Alpha’s left their world and hid with Humans. These were tales but hidden in true words ****** Poor princess Tiamera grew up in the dungeon of her father's palace.. She was disliked for causing the death of her mother and her maids. Out of anger of losing his beloved concubine he banishes his daughter Tiamera to the dungeon of his palace. She lived like a breeded animal of the palace. Mocked and ridiculed by her stepsisters. Tiamera, a cursed and forsaken princess, got mated to the werewolf in disguise as the seventh prince of Belgian. The Seventh Prince Laurent rumored to be . A wolf that is bloodthirsty!! . A prince that never lost a war!!! . A prince who ate all his concubine and mistresses. . A feared menace Seventh prince Laurent approaches his father requesting to marry the last daughter of King Tarot from a faraway kingdom. Being a princess was nice but not to Tiamera. Tiamera is a naive princess that never learned how to be a princess. She never saw the outside world, she never knew what marriage meant. She only followed the prince home, she behaves weirdly with almost an animal instinct. A princess that the only thing in her head was “how can I die?”

Kerajaan konoha memiliki pewaris tahta kerajaan baru lahir, sedangkan sang pengkhianat pengkhianat dikerajaan mau merebut kekuasaan putra mahkota. Saksikan perjalanan cerita kerajaan konoha!! Readers, cerita ini buatan fans dan bukan karya asli Kishimoto! Karakter dicerita ini dibuat sesuai kartu tarot naruto yang official.

【A novel of favoritism, dual power, Tarot cards, and treating scum as they deserve!】 Ten years of marriage, ten years of devotion. She poured all her talent and emotions, only to be repaid with a premeditated fire in the end. Tortured by her husband and betrayed by her best friend. Turns out, everyone around her was acting. Before her rebirth, she was a renowned talented lady in Capital City. After her rebirth, she became famous in Capital City as......an imbecile! Moreover, she turned into a destitute rich lady, at the mercy of others. Timid, weak, useless, incompetent, those were the labels plastered on her. As she opened her eyes once again, youth bloomed, she was back as herself! This life, she returns with a golden finger! With a Tarot deck, she maneuvers through the whole wealthy circle! ** Unparalleled young master, he is the renowned yet enigmatic head of the Mo family in Capital City. He is also a demon carrying a curse. Controlling life and death, dominating fate, he is the powerful leader of the Superpower World. Such overwhelming authority and stunning looks make countless girls flock towards him. One is a humble and cowardly rich idiot, the other is a widely-known 'demon' carrying a curse in Capital City. The collision of water and fire, an interweave of cold and hot. No one knows who finally succumbs to whom in the end. ** Late on, the aloof head of the Mo family, who never took an interest in women, suddenly announced his high-profile marriage. The whole country was in uproar, numerous young girls torn apart. After the marriage, he transforms into a perfect husband, loving his wife dearly and obeying her every wish. 【Micro Drama】 A certain woman (with a cold face): "Mr. Mo is so rich and powerful, I, a humble girl, dare not add to any burden." The corner of a certain man's mouth curled into a meaningful curve. The woman was so frightened that she immediately took a step back: "What, what, what are you going to do?" ...... 【Quotes from Mr. Mo】 *You should know, in this world, besides me, nobody else is worthy to stand by your side. *If this prosperous era ended, I could still reestablish one! But her, there’s only one in the world, I, can’t afford to gamble! *It's just money. I've even given her my life, so let's just waste away.

(moving to wattpad) Aksel, an emotionally detached university student, joins a high-stakes game where tarot cards grant formidable powers. Initially, the game offers him a chance to reconnect with his humanity, but it soon reveals its brutal reality. As he takes on roles like hunters, prophets, and medics, Aksel is confronted with increasingly harsh and morally complex decisions. The ultimate prize—a wish that can fulfill any desire—comes with severe psychological and ethical costs. As he navigates a world of intense psychological pressure and moral dilemmas, Aksel must confront whether he can withstand the game’s relentless cruelty and preserve his humanity.

In a world driven by steam and gears, Detective Isaac Gearhart, a former clockmaker, solves the most intricate mysteries across continents. Alongside Seraphine, his enigmatic, half-automaton partner, Isaac uncovers a series of impossible murders, each tied to the sinister Tarot Society—a secret organization vying for control of advanced steam technology. As they navigate airships, mechanical cities, and revolution, Isaac must unravel a conspiracy that threatens the future of this steampunk world. Nothing is as it seems, and every clue leads to greater peril.

Billions of people around the world were transmigrated to the game world of “Shining Era.” Everyone became lords and possessed their own land. They recruited troops, gathered resources, occupied mines, attacked cities and built up their empires. In this world of lords, the most important resource was the troop lairs where they could recruit troops. However, the potential of these lairs was fixed. If anyone wanted to obtain a top-level troop, they could only do so by defeating powerful wild troops and occupying their lairs. However, Richard discovered that he could actually improve the level of troop lairs directly. From then on, various powerful troops were groomed by him. When the other players were still leaping with joy from obtaining a high-level troop, behind Richard were a Desert Pharoah, a Demonic Scorpion King, a Mechanical Giant, a Demon Baron, a Blood Archduke, a Five-colored Evil Dragon, and a Fallen Angel. From that day on, a prosperous and dazzling oasis city was established in the desert. As for Richard, he became the ruler of the desert.

[DROPPED!] #r18 #smut #No-Yuri #No-NTR "I Died for my own happiness, I died because of my selfishness, I died because I feared living without her again, But I died only after I killed the Gods." Rael, the Demon King, died. He was born from the Great Darkness and was given the name of 'The Last Demon.' Rael's birth was the beginning of the world's demise and the end of all life in it. His birth was the start of his loneliness, which would eventually become the cause of his madness and destruction. But when that girl showed up, he felt the loneliness slowly fade away. The girl, with a smile so kind, became the first one to look at him without any trace of fear or disgust. That girl's smile, the way she talked to him, and her eyes full of genuine affection... they were all he needed to become the person he was. He would never let anyone take her away. She was his everything, and no one could separate him from her. But... "Why!" 'It should've been fine.' 'We should've lived happily together.' 'Yet why...!' "Why she has to sacrifice herself for me, when she was the one who was supposed to live a happy life?" "Why she had to give the future we could've shared together, just for my sake?" Those were his last words as he died fighting the Gods, but he knew deep inside his heart that he wouldn't be able to see her again. And yet... "Where am I?" He wakes up in the same girl's room, naked, but in another world. Ding! [Infinite Harem System has been activated!] Now he is gonna evolve his harem. The one who has the strength to defeat the Gods, the one who possesses the most powerful and destructive power. And those are the Demonic Queens, who have the power to shake the universe. Ding! [Bat Queen has evolved to S+ Rank.] [Vampire Queen's teeth have upgraded to max level.] [Dragon Queen....] [Queen of Bees, Queen of Scorpions, Queen of Tentacle Monsters.... All of them have maxed their abilities and are evolving to their ultimate form.] But, he has more than ten queens, so how is he gonna manage all of them? "I will be fine," said Rael. Rael, the Demon King. His new story begins. No, his harem starts now! P. S. Cover isn't mine.

In her previous life, Yun Qin was set up by her stepmother and stepsister, dying a horrible death. After getting reincarnated, she held onto her pregnancy test report and held her waist as she approached the most powerful family in the capital—the Song family. Ninth Master Song, the eldest legitimate grandson of the Song family, was rumored to be cold-blooded and arrogant. He was temperamental and ruthless. However, he agreed to marry the woman who approached him and demanded him to take responsibility by presenting her pregnancy test report. When the news came out, the entire capital exploded in shock. No one believed that Ninth Master Song would truly love an illegitimate daughter with a lowly status. It was harder to believe that a crude illegitimate daughter with low intelligence would be able to secure the position as the Song family's matriarch for long. Therefore, the entire country was waiting for their divorce and waiting to see Yun Qin make a fool of herself. However, after Yun Qin married into the Song family, she set up a stall on the street to provide fortune-telling services to anyone who wanted to find out about their fortunes or misfortunes, romantic fates, and future undertakings... Eventually, her fortune-telling that never missed stirred up discord among the influential families in the Capital City! The wealthy nearly broke through the Song family's door just to seek out Yun Qin's fortune-telling services. Simultaneously, the Song family's fourth-generation grandchild crawled out from Yun Qin's abdomen. Yun Qin's real identity slowly unraveled—nobody dared to belittle her anymore. With each passing year, Ninth Master Song not only maintained the marriage with Yun Qin but both of them fell deeper in love with each other. Everyone started smashing their figurative bowls, saying, "We're so done chowing on this bowl of dog food!" Epilogue: Yun Qin, "Hey, handsome man, I'm afraid you'll be in a life-threatening situation today. Do you want to exchange some money for safety?" The famous surgeon in Capital City looked at her in disdain, turned around, and left. That night, the surgeon kneeled before Yun Qin, begging her, "Ms. Yun, please save me!" Yun Qin, "Sir, darkness enshrouds your forehead. I'm afraid you've been entangled with bad luck and will soon lose your life. Do you want to exchange some money for safety?" The financial bigshot flipped over Yun Qin's stall with a single kick. That night, the bigshot kneeled before Yun Qin, begging her, "O'wise one, save me, please!" Male lead persona: Arrogant, cold, ruthless, and decisive Female lead persona: After her reincarnation, she was smart and calm. She could see spirits.

New link: https://m.webnovel.com/book/help!-assassin-boss-has-become-a-child!_28870955308583405 Or search Help! Assassin BOSs Has Become A Child! The overlord of cultivation transmigrated into the body of an eight year old girl! The top assassin on the continent, the Grand Chief of the Si Lak Mercenaries, is now a cute little girl! What about when she wants to kill someone?! I'll have your head. Hah, where is this baby's mother? I'll water the ground with your blood? What kind of playacting is this?! Bring me their guts. But darling, I told you not to stay stuff like that anymore. Be a good girl and play with these dolls! Li Sihan is a notoriously skilled assassin, the top existence on the continent. She is dogged by her nemeses, the Scorpion Hall and the Yan Temple, who want her life and nothing less. Fast paced adventures, comedy and light heartedness. We see the intimidating mercenaries who reek of blood in a new, funny, comedic way!

A story of a young student who used to have nightmares or dreams; these visions in her dreams or nightmares are so realistic. Until she consulted a tarot reader what is happening to her. Then, she realized that she is a reincarnated being who used to live long ago.

What exists has weakened me. What inanimate has confused me. Dear readers, please tell me; should I remain someone who always gives in, or can I turn into a horrible needle in the dark? Unkind regards, Vina Hansen ___________________________ Vina Hansen, an online novelist, has entered another world called Lara, where the people there call her real world as Siji. She transmigrated, or rather, thrown into that world, by Lord Immortal, the bad guy from Lara. Vina thought it's just a dream, until finally one of the Beauties make her realized in a way. She, who in her entire life had never thought she really is a magical human, had no idea that she wasn't born in Siji, let alone to have blood relations with the Scorpion Kingdom. Like the main characters she often writes about, she can finally feel how she wants her life to return to normal. But what is normal? Trapped in another world? Meeting your favorite actor? Seeing a mythical giant bat? Falling in love with a villain and be a villainess yourself? _______________________ “May I like you?” Liu Xingsheng looked deeply into her eyes. Vina’ smile didn't reach her eyes. “Please. I, however, must apologize to you because I can't feel the same for you. This heart has been stolen by someone else.” —Lord Immortal, may I fall in love with you?—

Nova Hearn, a curious investigator, finds her life taking a sharp turn when she becomes entangled in the chilling murder of an ordinary young woman named, Lisa Graham. As Nova delves into the case, it becomes evident that this mystery is anything but ordinary. The night holds a tragic tale woven with blood and mystery, casting a permanent shadow over Nova's life. Unaware that she has become a pawn in a game she never wanted to play, Nova confronts the blurred boundary between reality and the supernatural. Can she unravel the secrets concealed in the shadows, or will she unwittingly play a part in a malevolent game with consequences far beyond her pay grade? Follow Nova on this rollercoaster journey as she maneuvers through the unpredictable twists and turns of a mystery that transcends her wildest imagination. 'Tarot' A game never meant to be played.

In the midst of forthcoming kingship enthronement in the city of Eldoria, the once peaceful city descends into chaos as power-hungry billionaire Emperors compete for supremacy. Alexander, heir to Emperor Jude Harrington, finds himself and his romantic relationship with Reyna entangled in deadly conspiracies being the son of the most favorite billionaire Emperor to be crowned king, risking everything for love amidst the perilous struggle. As alliances are forged and betrayals unfold, a sinister plot emerges to eliminate the virtuous Emperor Jude Harrington, Alexander’s Father. In the desperate pursuit of revenge and to save his love, Alexander faces the sinister Scorpion Lord and Emperor Williams, leading to a tale of tragic losses and an enraged pursuit and quest for justice. In this gripping narrative of power, love, and treachery, can loyalty and love overcome deceit?

As the last drops of dew fell from the leaves, signaling the end of the downpour, Serena pulled back the curtains to revel in the feeling of the sun on her face. Yesterday was her birthday, and the Tarot had told her that in her 27th year, she would meet the man of her dreams. So from this first day, her heart was filled with anticipation, only she didn't know that just like a coin, there are two sides to everything, and the new life she was looking forward to was also the beginning of a step into hell. She would never step into the same river if she could do it all over again.

# treasure # hint Xu You transmigrated to a parallel universe and became a member of the treasure-hunting team. Other than the city where ordinary humans lived, there were also Mystic Realm Ruins that came from the depth of the void. There were all kinds of magical treasures inside. Whoever obtained these treasures would acquire massive wealth and power, and even special abilities. Thus, the great era of treasure-hunting began. What? These ruins are very dangerous, and it’s difficult to actually find the treasure? Don’t worry! I have the Treasure Notification System! [Ding, behind the host, three meters underground, there are 10 ancient gold coins buried.] [Ding, 100 meters toward the west, there is a thousand-year Dragon Pearl.] [Ding. 45 degrees east of south, inside the rock, there is a super rare offspring of the King Scorpion.] … As such, with the help of the system, Xu You approached the peak of his life.

University student Alex was reincarnated as a scorpion. Fortunately, he was locked in a system of evolution. With the help of this system, Alex kept consuming prey and obtained evolution energy. Very quickly, he became the supreme ruler of the Amazon rainforest. [Consumed Giant Tarantula. Venom +4, Strength +0.3, Defence +0.2, Constitution +0.1] [Consumed Amazon electric eel. Obtained the ability: Electric Shock. Strength +0.5, Defence +0.2, Constitution +0.1] Evolution by consumption. He kept consuming and evolving. Later, when Alex invaded a magical world... [Consumed Dual-headed Frost Wolf. Obtained the ability: Ice Breath. Strength +500, Defence +300, Constitution +100] [Consumed Dark Demonic Dragon. Obtained Law of Darkness. Strength +10000, Defence +3000, Constitution +1000] However, this was only the beginning. Many years later, Alex became the source of the world’s terror.

Una fredda e tempestosa sera, nella sinistra dimora della Famiglia Addams, Mercoledì Addams, la figlia più oscura e eccentrica, aveva un insolito sorriso stampato sul volto. Aveva un piano malvagio in mente: voleva liberare la sua famigerata mano scorpione, una creatura mostruosa che era stata allevata dalla sua famiglia fin dall'infanzia. Mercoledì aveva sempre avuto una predilezione per quest'organismo spaventoso, ma i suoi genitori erano stati di vista diversa. Non avevano voluto che il suo amore per il macabro diventasse troppo pericoloso. Ma quella sera, Mercoledì aveva deciso di sfidarli. Nascondendo la sua mano scorpione sotto il suo cappotto lungo e nero, Mercoledì si recò nel salotto principale, dove la sua famiglia stava cenando. Senza dire una parola, si avvicinò al tavolo, mentre i suoi genitori la guardarono perplessi. "Mercoledì, cosa stai nascondendo dietro il tuo cappotto?" domandò Morticia, la madre di Mercoledì, con una certa preoccupazione nella sua voce. Mercoledì mise lentamente la mano sul tavolo e poi, con un sorriso sinistro, si tolse il cappotto, svelando la mano scorpione che era legata al suo polso con un guinzaglio di pelle nera. Tutti nella stanza si bloccarono all'istante, spalancando gli occhi di fronte alla visione orribile. Gomez, il padre di Mercoledì, fu il primo a riprendersi dallo shock. "Mercoledì, cosa diavolo stai facendo? Abbiamo detto che non dovevi mai lasciarla libera!" gridò, cercando di controllare la situazione. Mercoledì si avvicinò al tavolo, abbracciando il suo animale domestico sinistro. "Ma papà, la mano scorpione è parte della nostra famiglia. Non posso tenere n

You can get much further with a kind word and a gun than you can with just a kind word. – Al Capone An iron fist and a merciless cold metal gun, the mafia code that was taught to Zane Scarlet by his father. A code he wants to reform. But... When the only one knows how to solve problems is with a gun in hand and the only answer for betrayal is death - where does one start? And how does one do it while avoiding any attempts at arranged marriage? Not to mention the fiery woman on the right side of the law who entered his life like a whirlwind. What good could she possibly be? excerpt: "We already agreed where your place ends, Rose. There's no need any further argument. This Is final." Zane pinched the bridge of nose, turning to leave. A small hand grabbed the much larger one. An unexpected move. "What if I don't want my place to end there?" the low, quivering voice asked. "What if I want this to be real?" --------------------------------------------------------------------- Little Dove I love you so but I know you have to go. So spread your wings and fly my love, soar above the world my dove. Paint the sky in indigo, let your graceful colors flow, and I'll search the sky for your rainbow. ~ Author: Christy Ann Martine *Prequel to Arranged Marriage To The Princess of The Red Scorpions*

Cassandra Reid has never found a fortune teller on Earth that could read her future. She always gets the same cards got over and over again from the different tarot readers she approached. High Priestess and the Four Knights. Knight of Pentacles. Knight of Swords. Knight of Wands. Knight of Cups. And the last one? The ominous Death Card. Every fortune teller has no idea what they meant and they have completely given up on her fate. Even she, herself, has given up. Until one of the Knights showed up. And tried to kill her. YUMMY EXCERPT: updates every day "Why are you protecting me anyway?" I swallowed a lump forming in my throat. "What's in it for you?" "Yeah, Cass. I ask myself every day why I am doing this too. Before I sleep and the first thing that comes to my mind the moment I wake up? It's you." His gaze jerked up and clashed with mine, confusion darkening those gorgeous irises. "I'm doing things I never even wanted to do in the first place. Like messing up my mission as the heir of the House of Cups." "I don't want to be indebted to you! I don't want you to get hurt while you kept me safe." The more I spoke, the more Gabriel's pupils narrowed. "Do you know why I'm doing this?" Gabriel chuckled without humor as he cupped my chin, forcing my face to his. "Because I loathe it when you are hanging out with some other guy. Someone who isn't me." He pulled back and studied my face before shaking his head. "I want to kill them myself. There's a dark thought in my mind that says you are mine to own. And you are mine to kill when that time comes where I have to." Gabriel's grip tightened and he leaned down, placing us nose to nose, his choppy breath traipsing over my lips. "You like taunting me by flirting with other guys too, do you? Well, guess what? It works. I can't fucking get you out of my mind." He released me long enough to slam a fist into the wall just beside my temple. "The first kiss was a goddamn mistake. It was supposed to purge you from my thought, make me stop wondering what you taste like."

Yu Linglong is the shu (born of a concubine) daughter in a general’s family. Since her mother was only a tribute dancer, her position is the lowest of the low. She used to live with her mother outside the father’s residence, and they only received some monthly money from him. He didn’t bother seeing them. But when her mother dies, she moves into the general’s residence. The general is a very irresponsible and violent man. He doesn’t really get attached to women, just letting his lust dictate his actions. His wife is a jealous woman, who killed one of his previous concubines, because he doted on her too much. She similarly wants to get rid of Yu Linglong, in part to vent her frustrations over her husband’s cheating habits. Because the sixth miss – the general’s legitimate daughter, was bitten by a snake, she needs detoxification. The cure was apparently getting poisoned by scorpions, to fight one poison with another. But since she’s already weak, they decided it would be better if she drank the blood of someone poisoned by scorpions instead. The general’s madam naturally decided to use Yu Linglong’s blood. During the process of getting bitten by the scorpion, the original timid Yu Linglong died of fright (and maybe poison? it’s never made clear). Then Yu Mei takes over her body. Yu Mei is a modern woman. She was some mafia boss, so she’s very capable with fighting and overbearing attitude. She died because the man she fell in love with betrayed her and killed her. So she doesn’t trust easily afterward. Since she took over Yu Linglong’s body, she refuses to adapt to the circumstances of a lowly illegitimate daughter, and uses her violence to fight for a peaceful life, where no one will challenge her and plot against her. Basically, she beats them up into submission. In the meantime, she acquires a tail – a very persistent prince, who only seems to stick to her harder, the colder she treats him. Did ancient men have such heavy tastes, she wonders.