Sonic Momentum Beta

Grace Ryder had always been the disgrace of the special line of werewolves she came from. At least, both she herself and her pack thought so. Her only ray of happiness in the midst of the intense maltreatment from her pack was her alpha mate, Julius Parker. Grace felt like her whole world was destroyed the day she caught Julius in bed with a female beta she looked up to. Rejected and hurting, Grace was bundled up to be the sacrificial virgin shewolf that was given to the lycans every year. One look into the Lycan King's eyes made a mate bond fall into place. The fact that the Lycan King, Theodore Giovanni was her second chance mate didn't make Grace feel any better. Her ancestors and the lycans had been enemies for generations. Now, she was fated to her enemy.

The seasoned player of "Abyss of Stars," the [Starfall Master] Li Zi, brings a system template and travels to the game's world, arriving in the era of the game's beta version. This is the worst of times. The cosmic forces and conglomerates collude, causing the doors to the universe to be closed, the planet's resources to be exhausted, and even sunlight to be monopolized. This is also the best of times. All the extraordinary systems are just beginning. In this era, he is the only [Starfall Master] with the final version patch. While people are enthralled by the smoke of plasma guns and cannons, Li Zi has already torn apart battleships with gravity. While superhumans are smug about their awakened abilities, moonlight has already become Li Zi's servant. While the interstellar fleet crosses the Milky Way, Li Zi has just ignited the forty-second star, illuminating the entire universe. "People have been trapped on the ground for too long; they've forgotten that this starry sky should belong to all of us." —Facing the unspeakable aboriginal evil gods, Li Zi, holding a black hole, gently said.

[Earthlings! You have been summoned to participate in the Universe's Armageddon...] [The first batch of beta testers are now being issued!] [A total of 10 million spots have been issued!] [You have been selected!] "What the F***" Arthur, a teenager in the slums shouted as he heard the global announcement. [Talent Awakening!] [System...Error!] [SSS Talent: Primordial Summoner] [SSS Class: Shadow Monarch] I was meant to summon a powerful primordial beast that would carry me all the way. So... why? "I SUMMONED A CAT!" He shouted, looking at the cute cat in front of him. By the time the game had merged with reality, Arthur already has dozens of legendary summons to aid him against the forces of evil. [You have summoned the SSS-Level "Primordial Dragon"!] [You have summoned the SSS-Level "Belzebub"!] [You have extracted the SSS-Level Skill "Berserk"!]

In the grand kingdom of Eryndor, where power and status are determined by one's rank in the hierarchy of alphas, betas, and omegas, Prince Xavier Bloodthorne—the kingdom's fiercest alpha—stands at the center of royal intrigue. Groomed to be the next king, Xavier is pressured to choose a mate from noble alpha or beta houses to strengthen alliances. However, his heart is closed off, burdened by duty and a tragic past. Meanwhile, deep in the outskirts of the kingdom, lives Vale Rivers, a soft-spoken but fiercely independent omega who hides his secondary gender to avoid exploitation. Kael dreams of freedom beyond the rigid confines of societal roles, never imagining his destiny is intertwined with royalty. Their worlds collide during the annual Moonlit Rite, a sacred festival where fated pairs are revealed through an ancient bond. When Xavier is drawn to an unassuming stranger in the crowd, he realizes Vale is his destined mate—a bond unbreakable yet forbidden in the eyes of tradition. As the story unfolds, Xavier must protect Vale from political conspiracies, jealous rivals, and those who wish to exploit their union. At the same time, Vale challenges the alpha prince's notions of strength and leadership, teaching him that vulnerability and love are the greatest forms of power. Together, they must navigate a world that threatens to tear them apart while uncovering secrets about their bond that could change Eryndor forever.

Heat Wave, Torrential Rain, Severe Cold, Tsunami, Flood, and Alien Beasts swept the world in a series of natural disasters, almost wiping out mankind. Lu Nanzhi regressed two years to the past and found out that the settings of the natural disasters was similar to the mobile game app she played before regression. And it was in the beta testing phase. Ding— [Beta Game Test is over.] [Data is being reset.] [Player is starting over.] [Please claim the Beta Test Rewards.] Equip with the Beta Test Rewards, Lu Nanzhi was determine to survive in this life and started stockpiling like crazy!

Recomeçando mais uma vez, ele entrou novamente neste "jogo vivo" para controlar seu próprio destino. Desta vez, ele não será controlado por outros. Anteriormente o Rei da Espada de Nível 200, ele chegará a um pico mais alto nesta vida. Métodos para ganhar dinheiro! Estratégias para conquistar masmorras! Missões Lendárias! Locais de queda de equipamento! Técnicas de batalha desconhecidas! Até os segredos que os Testadores Beta desconheciam, ele sabe de todos eles. Guerras massivas, avanço da vida, ingressando na divindade, espada alcançando o pico; uma lenda de um homem se tornando um Deus da Espada começou.

It all started when the protagonist downloaded a game called "The Fool (Beta Version)," marking a pivotal shift in the style of his life. This was no ordinary game; it lacked visuals and music, composed solely of lines of text and a multitude of choices. Yet, each decision within the game had the power to alter the player's destiny, for on the other side of the game lay a real, unknown world. Players were unable to physically enter this otherworld or see its landscapes, experiencing the alternate realm solely through text, vicariously living each step of their character's journey. As the game progressed, not only could rewards from the game materialize in the real world, but creatures from the game began to appear in reality as well. Then came the day the game was released for global public testing. An era quietly unfolded, where the masses embarked on explorations and treasure hunts in an alternate universe through 'textual adventure,' heralding a new chapter of engagement and discovery.

Aria Winters has spent her life in the shadows, working to support her bedridden mother and younger brother in the poorest part of the Crescent Moon Pack. When her mate is revealed at the New Alpha’s Mating Ceremony, she feels a flicker of hope—until Beta Colin Hunt rejects her in front of everyone, branding her unworthy. Heartbroken, Aria retreats into the night, only to be claimed by the most powerful Lycan alive—King Magnus Draven, a man twice her age who had given up on finding his mate. With one kiss, he shatters her world and ignites a chain of events no one could foresee. But not everyone is willing to let Aria live her new life. Old enemies emerge, secrets from her past resurface. As danger closes in, Aria must decide who she can trust—and whether her bond with the Lycan King will be strong enough to survive the truth that’s about to be revealed. What dark secrets lie in wait, and how far will her enemies go to tear her from the man destined to be hers?

After crossing into the game world, Bai Yi noticed something was off with the timeline. It felt as if it had regressed from version 3.0 to a state just before the public beta. [The Dawn Rising BOSS template has been bound. After testing, the original BOSS Blood Prison Greedy Wolf has died. The new BOSS template is being generated. Please wait....] Bai Yi: ?? [You have created an exoskeleton mechanical device. Experience value +10,000, alchemy technology proficiency +100, skill point +1, additional experience +10,000.] Bai Yi: ??? So, BOSSes can also grant experience? As players arrived, they stared at their city lords, lost in thought. This game shouldn’t feel this real! It’s outrageous enough that the BOSS is the city lord. But what’s with the BOSS piloting a Gundam? THIS IS A TRANSLATION!!! Enjoy

Isabella Martini, all she ever wanted was to find her mate and live a peaceful life with him. But all of that comes spirally down when she is accused of killing her sister. Despite being the daughter of the Beta of the Blood Moon Pack, no one believed her, not even her Alpha, Alpha Gael Romano. To make amends for the crime she did not commit, she agrees to marry Alpha Romano. But that does not go as planned, and when she realizes that he plans to kill her, that is her final straw. Now a broken soul, she wanders into the rogue territory, trying to build her life again. Arlo Bianchi, Alpha of the Black Knight Pack. He has been whispered as Death for the numerous deaths that stain his hands. Everyone is afraid of the monster he has become, but what would happen when Isabella stumbles upon his land? Will he kill her on sight, or will she be the key to his cold heart? Find out more in this book.

Aditya, after missing his first concert, was yelled at by his father and was told to enter the first VR EMMo rpg game Realm of Legends for it's beta testing. little did he knew that this game will take him across many worlds? explore his journey through the book and enjoy. he will eventually meet new Companions, diverse enemies ranging from ingame bosses and other players. but he will crush them all!

Alexander Gray, a fifteen-year-old teenager on the verge of his awakening and subsequent entry into the Hunters Academy is one day taken away in a cosmic mana wave that passes through Earth’s solar system during a school trip from Earth to Mars. A wave that kills a person once exposed to it. Luckily, the displacement wave placed him close to their destination where he was found, alive and well to the disbelieve of everybody. Unbeknownst to him at the time, the cosmic mana wave had awakened a gift within him that would propel him to the ranks of hero hunter and beyond, granting him the strength to lead humanity in their effort to determine the cause of their universe changing and its implications. ............. "For some reason, I can't level up." Alex began to feel frustrated as he was stuck at Class F, the lowest rank a hunter could have after awakening, despite his momentum when he first awakened. Even with his awakened talents and the benefits he received from the 'accident' that should have killed him, he now finds himself stuck and unable to level up as mana does not work on him like everyone else. Follow Alexander Gray as he discovers his abilities and learns about himself in a chaotic universe and beyond. ...................... Join the discord: https://discord.gg/vXC8vWJxHN

Lan Sol was a beta tester for an open-world survival strategy game called *Global Ice Age Survival*. The game had only released its beta version over the years, with no sign of a public release anytime soon. The premise of the game was simple: Upgrade the campfire—the most crucial source of warmth and the heart of the territory—build various structures, recruit workers, and survive in the frozen world. Sounds boring? Not quite. The game featured monsters, magic, dungeons, and numerous kingdoms scattered across multiple continents. Players could ally with kingdoms, conquer them, or even dominate the entire world. The ultimate goal? Transform a medieval-themed kingdom into a modern, automated one. The game was difficult but oddly satisfying. Lan Sol had finally achieved a 100% completion rate. He eagerly awaited the official release, excited to conquer the game once more. But when he woke up the next day, he found himself in a snowy wasteland. A cold wind howled as the world around him lay blanketed in white. It was so cold that it felt as though the sun no longer existed. It didn’t take long for him to realize he had been transported into the very game he had played for over a year. And he wasn’t alone—every individual on Earth had been transported to this icy world. Waking up next to a campfire, Lan Sol began his journey by upgrading it, knowing it was the first step to survival. Before long, he discovered he had received an exclusive reward: an SSS+ ranked talent.

In a future where humanity has developed so much that they’ve moved on to the stars with the help of technology and advanced science. Nexus follows the tale of Astrid, a young girl who happens to be born on one of humanity’s conquered planets, Beta 3-099. After fifteen years of being experimented on, she gets sent into a Nexus Event and receives the opportunity of becoming Nexus Being—a group of humans who use their supernatural abilities to challenge Nexus Events and fight off alien races that have dared to face humanity. Having been reborn as a Dragon Monarch, Astrid becomes one of the strongest powers in the Universe. Not only that, she also acquires a domain to expand her divine powers to those that serve her. However, she’s about to find out that being a Monarch is not as easy as it sounds.

___________________________________ tired of beta main character try read this novel. i created this novel just because one reason and one reason only, i hate Beta main character. like bro why did you hesitate so much just to kill someone, or then the main character has an op skill called friendship. i tired of that sort of main character so that is why i created this novel. well that's all. ___________________________________ art:me (i try) original story by: underthewater (me) ___________________________________

So to begin, this is technically a skyrim fanfic. Why isn't it in the fan-fics then? Simple! It's based on a game and I don't feel that counts as a fan-fic. Second, I've read like a few skyrim stories here lately. I liked them, as a bethesda fan boy... Well, now I need to take a crack at it. I literally start a new game of skyrim every new year. Its my tradition, so I felt I had to do this. If its bad, ah well. If its good, GREAT! Overall though, I feel we need more skyrim based stories or fan-fics. It has the perfect setting for the transmigration genre. Now read at your own risk.

A classic video game Isekai, but with a twist. Ren's obsession with multiclassing in Monsters and Mazes has driven his friends away, tired of his constant rule-bending. When the mysterious Maze Master offers him a chance to beta test the latest update, Ren eagerly accepts, only to find himself trapped inside the game world. His love for multiclassing backfires, leaving him with a crippling experience penalty that hinders his progress. Now, without his friends and burdened by his own reckless choices, Ren must use his wits to survive in a realm where every trick he once exploited now works against him. Can he outsmart a world where the game itself fights back?

Luna Selene, now Queen Luna Selene has been arrested and brought to the Police Station. This vivacious, beautiful, mentally strong, quick witted and highly skilled Luna is on a mission of revenge. She fell in love with the enemy's son. While she is the daughter of Alpha King Darius of Southern Territory, her mate is Alpha Mark Donnell, Son of Alpha King William Wolf of Northern Territory. The marriage takes place amid surprise attacks and violence. While King Darius escapes to an unknown destination while Luna Selene's siblings are assassinated. Luna Selene vows to destroy the Northern Territory while her fury is unseen and unknown to everyone except the Patriarch, William Wolf. He has her arrested by his faithful lieutenant Inspector Allison, (not a beta yet) who has brought her to the police station. Will she be assassinated or escape or turn the tables in her favor? What will be her end eventually? Will she fulfill her promise.....read on.

The Creation... Where all Existence exist along with Non-Existence as interconnection to Existence, providing a aspects for such lead to maintain the balance of The Creation. A Existence contains everything that we had been see: A Galaxy, Universe, a theory of Multiverse, and so beyond. Thus all undiscovered truth still remain mystery, even infinite celestials bodies are just mere-aspect of it. All celestial entities even a God don't know what truth beneath the Existence. A used of system made by human to traveling the cosmos but to find the truth of it but they only found nothing, clueless, yet they gone... With a strange phenomenon making human race fall into abyss, they gave up... Not until a guy born with a curiosity about the truth of The Creation, he'd read so many books that were actually a journey of a people whose traveled the cosmos, creating a hint for human to regain their strongest era. And the guy named Jonathan, standing tall in front of a strange yet massive ancient doors, along with a unknown symbols within the curve of the doors, filled with immense power that cannot be calculated or measure it. Jonathan realize there's puzzle to open this door and reveal something within the door, and so Jonathan goes venture to find the missing symbols, in his adventures he met Mary Carter, a young woman with a obsession of books that contains a information about the Cosmos, soon enough they become a friend, a partner for their own yet same goal. Along with a hint that in one of Mary's book, now they know where they needed to go; Indonesia, specifically Candi Borobudur where there's a book filled with a information that let the user capable to transcends a dimensional. That is one of requirements to find a puzzle of the Ancient Doors, and so they goes venture to Indonesia... But is their journey gonna goes smoothly? Or they get involved into something dangerous? Who's knows, but we'll see it soon...

~Mature Content~ A guy living his boring life as he play games on his pc. He loves to play erotics and adult games, and one day because of some random draw or something he was chosen as ‘Beta Player/Tester’ for the game. without any hesitation in his mind he sign the form he got in his email and in few days he got the VR Capsule for the beta testing. Of couse he didn’t have to pay for anything, and will get the chance to play an adult game first time in a VR. [You have Entered the Game!] [Please Enter Your Login Details!] -Username: *******- -Password : *******- [Thank You For Login!] -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- [All the characters in the novel that will appear will all be of the age of 18 or above]

In the world to come, making oneself at home in a virtual realm has woven itself into the fabric of the daily grind. Online games flourishing within this digital hinterland have caught on like wildfire. It's a rare soul who hasn't caught a whisper about the mighty and their terrestrial habits and hedonism. Yet now, as life in the virtual sphere - especially within these burgeoning games - gains momentum, new titans rise within this electronic escapade. One wonders, do their existences diverge from those ensconced in real-world influence? Watch the journey of our protagonist who, through a gauntlet of trials and time, has eased into a leisurely existence as one of the esteemed five lord atop a thriving metropolis, in a community of a billion players. Though obstacles and thorns of various kinds laid in his path, he overcame them all. *** The original is in Thai, and as the writer of the original, I attempted to translate it as closely as possible. I use AI to help with the initial translation and then revise it one more time, but I only managed to achieve about 80% of what I expected. Not to mention grammar, just trying to translate jokes, idioms, proverbs, etc. so that foreigners can understand is very difficult.

He was about to join the beta test on the newest VR games, Second World. But an anomaly threw him into a world with familiar rules, a rule he usually only experienced in a game. Now he must use his past gaming experience in this new world. It was no longer a game, it was survival! A strive to reach the highest level possible. Equipped with dual-class of melee and magic user, Jack was set on the path to become the strongest character in this brave new world.

Halsey witnessed the deaths of her mother and brother, her father unable to bear it, passed away in grief. The pack all believed it was Halsey's fault, causing them to lose a powerful beta, her father, so she was shunned and became an omega，and faced all kinds of bullying. Halsey hoped that by the time she turned 18, she would be able to sense her own wolf, so that a mate could possibly appear and she could escape her current predicament. Surprisingly, Halsey discovered that the Alpha was her destined mate, but the disparity in their status caused the Alpha to waver between her and his lover, causing Halsey great heartache. Halsey inherited her family's heirloom, a necklace that gave her powerful abilities, enabling her to grow rapidly. However, what filled her with despair was the gradual realization that there was more to the mysterious deaths in her family, and somehow connected to her uncle who had already become a beta. Halsey desired to uncover the truth, but her omega status placed restrictions at every turn. Despite this, her alpha mate chose to steadfastly stand by her side, supporting and protecting her. *** "How-how do you like your women Alpha?. She asked timidly. He smirks at this. "Curious are we?". he asks, his fingers tracing the curve of her delicate waist. Taking the coffee she had brought to serve him, he answers in a slow seductive manner. "How do I like my women? The way I like my coffee. Black and sealed in a bag that is airtight. Also, stored in the deep freezer". his eyes never leaving mine, I gasp as he pressed the cold metal of his coffee cup on my nape. "And you-your milk delivery? Across the front or the back" "I wouldn't mind taking it from the back." he whispers in her ear, his tongue livking her earlobe. "Alpha- I have work to do." she complains. " How are you not tired? You have been engaged in a naked marathon in my head all day. My sweet Omega".

The Dungeon of Noxious has existed ever since open beta. In the many dungeons of Cataclysmic Realms, only the Dungeon of Noxious has kept its legendary status, being the only dungeon players haven't conquered. It is stated that the master of the dungeon, Noxious, is a plague god. Hence, many players falter before they can catch a glimpse of his figure, succumbing to the various traps, poisons, and monsters in the dungeon. Player A: "Finally, we'll be the first to beat this dungeon, we'll be immortalized! By the way, how many antidotes do we have left?" Player B: "Boss, we have none left" Both: "...'

WARNING This book contains mature scenes, explicit content, and potentially triggering themes. It is rated 18+ and is not suitable for readers under the age of 18. Reader discretion is advised. Claude Adams, ranked Beta and son to the Alpha of the Rising Moon Pack, goes in place of his father to a meeting in another pack. He soon finds his mate, and it would have been a beautiful moment for him—if only things were different. After receiving a mysterious message that wasn’t meant for him but for a human, Claude decides to take a vacation on a luxury cruise liner. He suspects the message might be part of a scam or something more sinister. On the cruise, he meets Nikolai Vladimirovich, a ruthless Russian Mafia boss. Can what was supposed to be a little fling turn into something more? And what will happen when Nikolai finds out that Claude is no ordinary man but a werewolf?

A very ordinary omega, a mediocre software developer drifting through life like the wind, finally decides to break free from the cage he's lived in for so long. Stepping into the world of independence, he discovers a life filled with new experiences, new things and perhaps... love? What happens when our lovely protagonist meets a co-worker who changes everything? Will it be an alpha, a beta, or someone unexpected? From his mundane routine to a whirlwind lovely life, that he dared to imagine, this story promises a heartwarming journey of self-growth, love, and maybe even a family to call his own. Join us in this one-of-a-kind tale of an omega finding his place in the world, where every chapter is a breath of fresh air and every moment is beautifully unexpected.

In a near-future world where technology and human emotions collide, Yoko, a woman on the brink of despair, finds herself drawn into the life of a mysterious man, Imada. As they navigate their connection, a love story unfolds amidst deep emotional struggles, redemption, and self-discovery. But there’s more to Imada than meets the eye—secrets are waiting to be revealed that could change their lives forever. Blending romance, mystery, and science fiction, this story explores what it means to be human in a world shaped by technology and emotion.

[Warning: Mature content 18+, BL, Omegaverse] Clyde Aldric would have ascended his throne as the CEO of his family's billion dollars company if it weren't for a Beta falling into his arms begging for a help. Born to a distinguished elite Alpha family as the only surviving male heir, the grave mistake he committed that night with a Beta earned him nothing but a great danger to his own future… However, amidst his hazy vision Clyde found that he wasn't taking any ordinary person to his bed... That golden hair and honey-like eyes…. They sparked the flame of rebellion within his heart! With enemies lurking in the dark trying to prevent him from inheriting the Falcon throne, it wasn't time for him to play around. He should be looking for a powerful Alpha female as a mate, but why couldn't he forget that Beta? His sweet smell, his burning skin, his anger, his dangerous mind... Clyde wanted it all! Now that there’s no going back for everything that happened between them, would he risk his life and everything to keep the fire that continued to burn his passion? *** Ryley was wrong to think that being kind and forgiving would ensure his safety in the modeling world. His sister called him out of the blue, the blond agreed to have a dinner with her thinking it would be a sweet family reunion. But who would have thought that he would find himself waking up in a strange hotel room with all his limbs going numb and someone he didn't know climbing on him! Ryley struggled to escape, and once he managed to get past the door, he unknowingly fell into an Alpha's embrace. All he could remember from that time was how fate pushed them into a bittersweet journey to reveal the truth... He had a secret about his real identity that he had to guard tight especially from Alphas, yet he needed that Alpha to get back at people who hurt him. What should he do? *** Tags: Action, Drama, Revenge, Conspiracy, Mystery, Superpower Get ready to be entangled in the threads of conspiracy, intrigues and betrayals, also a journey of two mortal enemies trying to fight the dire fate that the world forced upon them! *** Join my discord server: https://discord.gg/JU3XsnJzpS *Thank you for reading!*

[ Warning; Mature Content! Harem ] [ Warning: Dark Fantasy... ] [ Key genre: Xianxia, Xuanhuan... Sophisticated words, you heard it correctly juniors, this forbidden scripture possesses sophisticated words so stop bitching about it, aside from Mc no other character uses raw modern words and slang, ] Are you looking for a Smart and intelligent Mc? Are you also looking for Villain Mc? Well, search no more! — Thy, The primordial Saint Lord, Ruler of absolute Truth, has brought another forbidden scripture for wondering Daoists who are seeking wisdom, to get enlightenment. This demonic lustful scripture follows the journey of a cold, cunning, and lazy Daoist named Bai Lung, who is equipped with a Sugar Mommy system, ready to hunt some chosen son of heaven. ........... Tags: |Smart Mc| Adult Content | Harem| Cultivation | Op Mc| System-Mc relationship| Taboo| Villain | Massacre | Cold and cunning MC | No-Beta Mc| et... --------- Beta: Arrghhhh- Another boring braindead cultivation novel, I am tired of this shit. Author: I presume so, Beta: Shut Up! You shouldn't die. Author: I mean, we are all dying. Beta: "..." ? Author: if you have done barking, could you step aside and stop polluting the air, I would appreciate it. Beta: Aaarghh- you... Same villain novel, stealing the luck from this protagonist, that protagonist, sleeping with this maiden, that jade maiden, slim waist, lotus feet Author: Trust this senior, it's actually good. Beta: shut up! Author: Is Junior seeking death? Beta: fuck off, Author: *Raises his brows and erases the existence of beta* ... Chad: oh! Honorable senior, this humble chad has received some divine enlightenment from your presence alone, I can't stop myself from diving deeper into this heaven-forbidden scripture. Author: oh! An intelligent junior. Chad: * kneels and accepts author as sect master requests to join sect* #Sect https://dsg.gg/culturesect (search in Google ) https://discord.com/invite/QaCzkvHsuN https://discord.com/invite/tknrUfPfrb Chad: the humble chad is pleased to read such mindblowing scripture, the senior really blessed this lowly mortal. ------ Bonus chapter: Castle — 5 chapter Spaceship — 10 chapter

Amelia Crescent's life changes for the worse after her father, the alpha of the Crescent Moon Pack, is brutally killed by rogue wolves. Struggling to reclaim her rightful place as alpha, she faces betrayal from the closest beta of her pack, and banishment, leaving her heartbroken and alone. But fate has more surprises in store for Amelia as she discovers her connection to the powerful lycan, Alexander. As love blossoms between them, Amelia finds herself entangled in a twist of love triangles, with Liam, her former mate, vying for her affection as well. But it's never going to be easy. The battle for her heart intensifies as secrets unravel and dark forces threaten their world. With danger lurking at every corner, Amelia's journey takes her through battles, heartaches, and the relentless pursuit of truth. She must prove to all that she's not worthless after all. And all who betrayed her must now pay!