Sasha Cyberpunk

In the Cyberpunk era, the Corporate Alliance dominated the world, with humans and witches alike serving as corporate cash cows, enslaved by advanced technology. Changes were thus unveiled, and Xu Yang, refusing to become a corporate slave, resolved to flee. He intended to rescue the adorable yet powerful witches from the clutches of the giant corporations, embarking on a path of innovation!

In the dystopian world of 2166, District Seventeen, my current abode, earned the dubious honor of being labeled the Federation's most decrepit sector. The specter of unemployment looms large... The count of missing individuals steadily climbs... A relentless tide of fugitives... As many people say, Enforcer is the most dangerous career on this planet. And I, unfortunately, have become one. (Cyberpunk + Post-apocalyptic, four completed novels over millions of words. Feel free to read in any way you wish.)

In the sprawling Iron Depths, survival is a game rigged by the ruling corporation, Eclipse. For Angel, An orphan with a knack for slipping through the cracks, Life has always been about keeping his heart beating for another day. Yet the unexpected could push him on a course that he could have never imagined. Romance, Action, Smart Mc, Handsome Mc, Weak to strong. Cyberpunk and Arcane inspired.

John Mark is a military man from a country where tall relatives are recognized. He secures a job at an early age as a military man. He manoeuvres through the position to a high ranking military position. John becomes successful in his career life. But his social life was poor. He lacked fortune in love relationship and ended up with several lovers. His life experienced the worst when he dated a slay queen who misused his boyfriend's wealth. She was called Sasha. She went to an extent of stealing money from John before breaking up with him. Sasha is forced to come back when she realized to be expectant only to realize John is a married man. John accommodates her hence becoming polygamous. Now jealousy between the two cowives existed for long, with several dramatic experiences

Viva a cidade de Cyber-Hill junto à Adrian, um jovem membro de gangue que luta pra sobreviver e salvar sua irmã Alice de uma terrível doença. Mas mal sabia Adrian que sua vida mudaria completamente. Agora deverá lutar para sobreviver em uma cidade perigosa e cheia de inimigos. Confira essa aventura Cyberpunk!!!

When Sasha is betrayed and her child dies in the hands of her fiancé, she turns to the sacred tree in Willowbrook village, pleading for a chance to bring her son back to life, accidentally summoning the villainous fae king. King Izaiah, the king of the wild fae, agrees to her plea - but as payment for fulfilling her wish, he presents Sasha with a daunting challenge: 'Take off the necklace around my neck within two months or I will have your child's life.' The challenge sounded easy except, how can Sasha steal the necklace off the neck of a monster with a death touch? Sasha's time is ticking and left with not many options, she employs all skills in seducing and outwitting the devilish handsome trickster King without touching him or she would end up losing her child. Again. For a life given, could easily be taken again. —-------------------------- "Don't bother," he told her, his voice calm yet authoritative, ensnaring her attention. His lips curled into a predatory smile. "I've lived long enough to see it all, and just like the others before you, you will fail too, my twelfth bride." His gloved hand trailed across her cheek, a precaution against the deadly effect of his touch. Despite the thrill coursing through her, Sasha's hands balled into fists. This cannot end like this. No, she refused to accept defeat. One way or another, she had to find a way to reach this twisted, broken creature. Others might have come and failed, but they were not her. She would not lose her son for a second time. Sasha was determined to conquer this challenge, even if it meant defying all odds. Hell might as well freeze over before she gave up.

In a futuristic cyberpunk world, Jaxx, a 19-year-old boy, has been living in isolation after being diagnosed with a terminal illness that guarantees death within 50 days. Having spent most of that time in a deep depression, Jaxx now has only 30 days left to live. Motivated by a powerful message he sees in a video, Jaxx decides to break free from his despair and live his final days to the fullest. With a newfound sense of purpose, he sets out on an intense journey of self-discovery, determined to experience life like never before.

Born in New York, but living in Aba, Africa Nigeria. Seventeen year old Bless is understandably a little lost. His eyes are so sensitive to the sun that he has to wait till evening to see clearer. But he has a special gift: He can see into the future. At school, he becomes part of a special quartet with unique powers. Together, Bless, Ozo, Nengi and Sasha explore the realm of strange creatures and dark secrets. The good news is that in this world, your worst defect is actually your greatest assets. There's a catch, a group of villains are terrorizing the community, killing and maiming people. The group is asked to help track down the evil ones. Will Bless overcome the evil ones with his powers stronger than his own, or will the future he saw in the flames become a reality?. The book cover is not mine, but from Pinterest. ___ African juju___ ___ Cultivation ___ ___Magical creatures___.

In a world where medieval castles stand alongside neon-lit cyberpunk cityscapes, two young souls embark on a journey that will test the limits of hope in the darkest of times. Daglan and Rozeree, adopted siblings with intertwined fates, set out across a continent teeming with diverse races and conflicting technologies. As they grow from innocent children to battle-hardened teenagers, their paths diverge but remain connected by the shadows of their past. Rozeree, haunted by trauma she can't escape, seeks to forge her own identity in a world that seems determined to define her. Meanwhile, Daglan is driven by a singular purpose: to avenge his parents' murder and rescue his long-lost sister from the clutches of darkness. But in this realm where swords clash with holograms and magic mingles with machinery, nothing is as simple as it seems. As Daglan closes in on his parents' killer, he must confront not only the demons of his past but also the harsh realities of a world where hope struggles to survive. Will Daglan find justice and redemption? Can Rozeree outrun her demons and claim her own destiny? Or will the darkness that threatens to consume them both prove too powerful to overcome? Dive into this dark fantasy where medieval lore collides with futuristic innovation, and discover whether the flame of hope can truly endure in the face of unimaginable adversity.

Everyone cheered in unison: Long live the Hero Hiraeth! We had all been through so much, lost so much in the last five years of holy war. We cried happily when Hiraeth raised the flag of the Holy Empire high and cut off the head of the last blue demon. "My sweet Sasha, tell me what we can still be in this terrible darkness." I never knew how to answer that, not even when I saw her being burned at that stake and crying out for forgiveness from the Mother Goddess of the citizens who once cried out to her. "You were the only one who could accept the demon I have now become, Hiraeth."

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In the neon-lit heart of Neo-Yokohama, a city where technology reigns supreme, shadows of an ancient world quietly stir. Seventeen-year-old Ryo Takahashi is a gifted but unassuming high schooler—until a twist of fate introduces him to the hidden realm of the **Tech Mystics**, an underground faction that blends magic with modern tech. When he accidentally unlocks the **Circuit Stone**, Ryo discovers he possesses the rare power to see Neo-Yokohama’s “hidden layer,” a reality brimming with mystical forces, spectral creatures, and a centuries-old battle for dominance. Caught in the middle of a brewing war between **Tech Mystics**, **Ancient Guardians**, and **Digital Spirits**, Ryo must navigate a maze of loyalties, uncover secret histories, and face off against “The Overseer,” a powerful AI bent on eradicating all traces of magic. His only ally—or maybe his greatest threat—is Akira Nakamura, a mysterious vigilante with secrets that run deeper than even Ryo’s. As alliances shift and prophecies unfold, Ryo finds himself drawn into a battle for Neo-Yokohama's soul. Can he bridge the divide between ancient magic and futuristic tech, or will The Overseer’s vision of a magic-less world consume them all? Dive into a high-stakes journey where fantasy meets cyberpunk, friendships clash with destiny, and every choice leads closer to the truth—or total annihilation

A MobBOSS from the 1940s dies to a bullet to the face, and is sent to a cyberpunk world. will he survive?probably not, but it'll be entertaining to see him try.

This is a what if series depicting the events if Sasha had decided to take things differently. Each chapter is about a different scenario

After being chased by a killer in the woods, Sasha meets an unfortunate end. The famous singer wakes up only to find herself in trapped in the body of Lorianne, the most loathed woman in an ancient empire, the mistress of the late Emperor. As if navigating her way in this new world wasn't bad enough,the new Emperor, the son of the former Emperor, wants her dead! Can Sasha convince everyone that she's not the woman they think she is? Will she ever find a way to get back home or will she stay to find out the hidden secrets of her dark past? ........................... Emperor Orion fuelled by rage at the loss of his family at the hands of Lorianne, orders for her execution but what happens when she insists she's not what everyone thinks she is. Is he really planning on falling for the same trick that led to his Father's demise or does he plan on ending the charade once and for all?

University student Qianshui accidentally clicked on a game called "Yuan Shen" while lying in bed, and was forced into a world filled with monsters, cyberpunk aesthetics, and mechas. She finds herself in a realm of rifts appearing in various locations, monsters wandering the cities, and a bizarre cult that worships "gods," manipulating human destinies. In order to return home, Qianshui has no choice but to transform from a timid girl into a feared boss that everyone dreads. Xie Yu has recently noticed something strange about his seemingly fragile girlfriend. She insists that she is a demon, which makes Xie Yu's heart flutter; he finds her adorable. He often jokingly says, "That's right, our Shui Shui is the cutest demon." However, one day, during a monster wave, he witnesses his once timid girlfriend tearing apart an S-rank monster with her bare hands.

-I could hurt them. I could kill them all, but not you. If it were up to me, you'd never see a drop of your own blood again.– *** Destiny is an unpredictable force that no one can control. This is especially true for Tyler, a homeless omega who lives in shelters and works odd jobs to get by. When a rogue Alpha attempts to kill him, Tyler's life takes a turn for the worse. However, things get even more complicated when Sasha, an Alpha, and powerful figure in the mafia, takes an interest in him. Despite Tyler's reservations, he is forced into an arrangement with Sasha, and over time his initial distrust begins to fade. But their relationship is tested when the rogue Alpha reappears, revealing secrets that threaten to tear them apart. Caught in the middle, Tyler and Sasha must choose between confronting the demons of their past or risking everything they've built together.

Das mit Spannung erwartete Cyberpunk-Holografiespiel stand kurz vor der Markteinführung, und Jonathan hatte das große Los gezogen und wurde als Betatester ausgewählt. Doch die Dinge nehmen eine bizarre Wendung. Ihm wurde klar, dass er nicht einfach nur ein holografisches Spiel spielte - er wurde in ein echtes Paralleluniversum transportiert. In dem Moment, in dem er sich einloggte, spürte er, dass etwas nicht stimmte. Eine Frage: Was tust du, wenn du herausfindest, dass deine Spielidentität der meistgesuchte Mann der Föderation ist und du undercover in der offiziellen Ermittlungsabteilung arbeitest?

Humans escaped Earth's prison and conquered the Solar System. Peace has reigned for a thousand years. Yet, the Terrans became mired in their comforts and decadence, neglecting the other inhabitants of the Solar System. So begins a new age of war, a tragedy of a long neglected history. Author's note: In this story, I intend to integrate elements from shows I love-- gundam, modern sci-fi shows such as 'The Expanse', add strategic elements from shows such as legend of galactic heroes. These elements might be political intrigue, more technological development, robotics, cyberpunk, character development, rationality. Ultimately, I want the story to end up with a strong sense of hope despite the horrors of conflict.

In a world, similar to earth, with a lush planet and advanced technologies,near cyberpunk mixed with old technologies and ideologies, a millennia ago, a very power god, worked hand in hand with an extremely advanced race, to combine technology and magic, making this world known as Lua, undergo changes, with 10 continents, each with its own nations, to change, people gained a system, the systems helped grant a class, some were combat, others engineer, and some everyday professions, like blacksmiths, armorers, even actors had classes be born into existence, well on year 2153, a particular short statured girl------ named Silver Hailstorm, whom just turned sixteen, the age of the system awakening and also the day she has to register her class with the kingdoms hunters association, something some dread for their weak or common class, others look forward to, but on this day, silver is treating it like any other. Working in the family owned mechanic and armor fitting shop, where most of the clientele is military vehicles, the money is decent,but not enough to help us climb the social pedigree and gain a spot in a tier 2 city. Silver is a cat girl standing at only four feet tall, making her no bigger than the dwarves, and no less aggressive as them, usually wearing her mechanic coveralls, and a black tank top, the upper part of the coveralls tied around her waist, and her over sized weilding gloves, and weilding goggles adorning the top of her hair, grease stains can be seen all over her, but uncaring to all this as she works on taking the damaged armor panels off the hover troop transport. A vehicle that has a very similar appearance to a humvee or Bear, on earth. Her Dad, Also a Cat person, here they are just known as nekos from here on thats how they will be addressed, burst through the office door into the bay while trying his best to yell over the drown of loud rock music, and the industrial grinder. "Sil!...Sil! you have to go awaken and register your system!". Barely hearing him over the noise, silver cuts the grinder off before walking over to her dad, giving a quick hug before dashing out while tossing over her reply. "thanks dad for the reminder im leaving now!" And like the neko she has always been, fast and too agile for her own good she sprints down to the office, her small size allowing her to zigzag and at times perform acrobatics to not bump into people, a feat larger people would struggle to repeat as she does, rushing to the office about half an hour away from the shop on foot. She laughs and cackles on glee and the sheer freedom and speed she is going through so mych foot traffic, being a tier one city with more than twenty million people in it, theres always a lot of foot traffic.Some people who have seen her in traffic before are used to her antics while others are awestruck and surprised as she flashes by, her red pixie cute hair fluttering around her and her red and white stripped hears easily seen as she does flipps and dives over people into the tiny spots in the crowd. After a near flat out run, for 15 solid minutes, making it outside the huge hunters building, where hundreds of thousands of new hunters and old are streaming in for various reasons, some are just like her here to activate the system and see what they awakened as and to register.Walking in and looking around having to hop several feet in the air a few times to survey over the crowd, in doing so drawing some attention from several group all around wondering if she is part rabbit or something, some of the people in line in front and behind her giggle and laugh and a couple dwarves smirk as they realize what she is trying to do before she finally sees that she actually randomly selected the correct line on the first try. "phew, made it, and im not dead last, hopefully i awakened something with machine..." she says,a bit of forshadowing.

In a dystopian cyberpunk future in the year 2093 where humanity has been twisted by the ambitions of the few, Jenn stands as an anomaly. He was born perfect—an embryo designed for immortality, the ideal subject for the Chaos Project, a dark experiment aimed at creating a new breed of superhumans. The virus implanted in him should have made him the ultimate weapon—stronger, faster, smarter, immune to disease, and ultimately controllable. But Jenn wasn't like the others. His parents were murdered to keep the project's secrets buried, and Jenn—thought to have disappeared—emerged more dangerous than anyone could have predicted. The virus that enslaved others only made him stronger, and unlike the rest, Jenn can't be controlled. Ten times more powerful than 70% of the victims hunting him, Jenn has become a ghost in the system, a rogue force on the loose. His mission? Vengeance. Jenn has no interest in alliances, not even with a group of highly-trained cyber-assassins who share his hatred for the architects of the Chaos Project. Allies or enemies, it makes no difference to him. Vengeance is a solitary pursuit, and anyone who stands in his way, friend or foe, risks being consumed by the fires he plans to ignite. In Jenn's eyes, the world is already broken. And someone—whether it's the scientists who created him, the hunters sent to kill him, or the assassins who might want to join him—has to die.

In a world where memories can be transferred, bought, and sold, Aria Nightshade is a skilled memory broker navigating the treacherous waters of Neo-Tokyo. When she stumbles upon a forbidden memory that could unravel the fabric of society, Aria becomes entangled in a web of conspiracy, romance, and self-discovery. As she races against time to uncover the truth, she must confront her own past and the very nature of human consciousness.

Unemployed vagrant Chen Xuan accidentally holds the Cyber Terminator System.Get the Cyberpunk 2077 Enterprise template at the beginning and build a monopoly from scratch!Arasaka, Ichiji Optics, Fuyutsuki Electronics…Chen Xuan chose to start a military monopoly from the private security giant – Trauma Group!Recruit Task Force 141 and form a trauma team!……After the establishment of the group, the first customer turned out to be a little girl.The goal is to keep her mother safe!A few days later, the criminal group traded the scene.Enron’s undercover identity was accidentally exposed and he was wounded by a gunshot!Just as it was about to happen, a group of burly and heavily armed mercenaries appeared.Kill the gangsters cleanly and rescue Enron who is in danger like lightning.“Excuse me… Who sent you? ”“Your daughter purchased a Trauma Team Platinum membership for you, and from now on, we will protect your life!”Feilu Fiction Network exclusive signed novel: “Military Tycoon: From Cyber Enterprise to Global Oligarch”; This novel and characters are purely fictional, if there are similarities, they are purely coincidental and should not be imitated.

In this cyberpunk metropolis world, Black Cores, also known as Dark Light, Those who are unfortunate enough to be touched by these cores undergo a horrifying transformation. Augmented individuals—those with cybernetic enhancements—become berserkers, losing their sanity and gaining dark, demonic abilities. They roam the city as avatars of destruction, spreading fear and chaos. White Cores* or *False Light* Those who come into contact with these radiant cores transform into *Radiant Beings*. They chant hymns and mantras about light and purity, but their true purpose is far more sinister. These beings are drawn to Jaede, our protagonist, and will stop at nothing to consume him, killing anyone in their path. Their chants are hypnotic, often luring unsuspecting victims into their deadly embrace. The *Red Cores* or *Beast Light* that fall from its canopy bestow a primal fury upon those who merge with them. Augmented individuals become *Beast-like Beings*, merging with the essence of ancient, monstrous creatures. These beings possess incredible strength and ferocity, turning parts of the cities into hunting grounds where only the fittest survive. Yeah you know the deal. Our augmented overpowered human protagonist Jaede, who successfully harnessed the power of the Black Core and Red core fully, gets shunned by everyone and the CyberHunter association for having the Devil’s Core in his body. But he keeps trying to be a CyberHunter, even doing their missions to get accepted by them. The CyberHunter association takes down those who are merged with the Black, White, or Red Cores, as they are already dead inside. As Jaede continues his journey of trying to impress them, the more he gets involved in, the more blood is shed, the more dark secrets unveiled, the more enemies and supposed allies appear, and even a love interest, the more he realizes he maybeeee needs to start taking things seriously. So what if he’s overpowered?

"You know those things that creep around in the dark? Monsters? Spirits? Aliens? They exist and are as real as you are..." In a world plagued by eerie phenomena, shy student Kay finds himself at the center of a supernatural occurence. After encountering a mysterious shadowy figure, Kay's life takes a drastic turn when he unwittingly becomes host to a powerful spirit. Meanwhile, Sasha, a second-year student with a hidden lineage of exorcists, finds herself entangled in Kay's plight. As their paths collide, secrets are unveiled, and Sasha discovers her own latent powers. Together, they must navigate a world of lost spirits, evil entities, and cursed forces while facing their own inner demons. With danger lurking at every corner and allies scarce, Kay and Sasha must join forces to confront the darkness threatening to consume their world. Will they emerge victorious, or will they fail to prevent to the malevolent forces that seek to destroy their world? WARNING: This book contains some serious horror elements and mature themes that might not be suitable for some readers.

"Terranoids, malicious malware and viruses with mechanical bodies made of metals and steel, created by a violent AI known as Omni-cast. During the year 2079, Terranoids ran rampant through out the world and war between cybernetic humans and Terranoids broken out. Wuth the insane combat cyberwares and skill wares and mods, the Terranoids were almost wiped out by humans. But they learned, they evolved, the war was quickly reversed as the Terranoids managed to learn Quick hacks, disabling the very cyberware the humans relied on and turned them against each other. Humans were almost wiped out, that is until they figured out a way to mix technology with the body, inserting nanobots to assist in reshaping and evolving the genes beyond the gjven limit, creating the Altered ones. The war was once more put under control and in a stale mate. Under the slightly peaceful era, corporate enterprises rose up once more and greed enveloped thw world with these new knowledge of power. Another path to evolution was hence created, they are called Mechanoids! Mechanoids, humans who are made up of pure steel! Their cells, genes, flesh and organs are all pure nano machines! Their strength even stronger than Altered ones but their minds became corrupted and with power, comes greed. Hence, another war between The altered Ones and Mechanoids broke out eventually dividing the entire planet into two continents ; Origin Continent and Cyborgenic Continent. On Origin Continent, Michael, a young teenager, lives in a slum, where he makes a living by producing and selling illegal substances. Despite his hard work, he struggles to make ends meet and dreams of a better life. Michael hears about a rare and powerful gene-editing nanobot being sold on the black market, which can grant incredible physical abilities to its host. Hopeful about becoming a Spliggen and escape the cruelty of the slums and the oppression from the High-born, Michael used his earnings of ten years, finally purchasing the gene-modifying nanobot, the trader gifting him a useless assistant nanobot. However, before he can use it, the nanobot is stolen by a rival gang in a violent confrontation!

[KOMPLETT - SILBER $8.000USD GEWINNER: Werwolf-Wettbewerb 2022] Zev stürmte auf sie zu, in strahlender, brutaler Schönheit, das Kinn gesenkt und mit diesen unglaublichen, stechenden Augen auf sie gerichtet. Er blieb nicht stehen, bis sie auf Augenhöhe waren und er ihr die Sicht auf alle anderen Männer im Kreis versperrte. Seine Augen wanderten zu ihrem Mund, als er sich zu ihr beugte und sein Flüstern auf ihrer Haut spielte. "Du. Bist. Mein." Seine tiefe Stimme klang in ihrem Bauch, als das Heulen des Wolfsrudels hinter ihm aufstieg und über die Berge von Thana hallte, während die anderen Chimären gegen seinen Anspruch protestierten. Gegen den Drang ankämpfend, mit ihren zitternden Händen über seine breite, nackte Brust zu streichen, zwang sich Sasha, den Kopf zu neigen und eine Augenbraue zu heben. "So mutig für einen Welpen, der gerade seine Reißzähne gefunden hat. Die anderen Männchen brüllten vor Lachen. Zev ignorierte ihren Spott, seine Augen funkelten und er lehnte sich noch näher an sie heran, wobei sein Kinnhaar ihre Wange kitzelte, als er lächelte. "So mutig für einen Menschen, der bereits das Vergnügen kennt, meinen Namen zu rufen. Sie erschauderte, als seine Zähne ihr Ohr streiften. ***** Nur wenige Tage nachdem Sasha sich ihrer Jugendliebe hingegeben hatte, verschwand er. Fünf Jahre später kehrte Zev auf einer dunklen Straße in der Stadt zurück - mit der Gefahr im Nacken. Zev ist eine Chimäre: Halb Mensch, halb Wolf. In einem sicheren Forschungslabor erschaffen, ist seine Existenz ein Geheimnis. Doch als die mächtigen Männer, die ihn erschaffen haben, versuchen, die einzige Frau zu töten, die sein Herz je zum Singen gebracht hat, reißt Zev an ihrer Leine und entführt sie in die brutale, verborgene Welt der Chimera-Clans. Hin- und hergerissen zwischen der Anziehungskraft ihrer ersten Liebe und dem schmerzhaften Verrat seines Verschwindens, versucht Sasha, Zev auf Distanz zu halten. Doch als sie diese geheimnisvolle Welt erreichen, entdeckt Zev, dass die Menschen während seiner Abwesenheit die Kontrolle übernommen und fast alle Weibchen gestohlen haben. Die Chimären sterben - und Zev ist nicht mehr der Alpha. Jetzt muss Zev gegen sein eigenes Volk kämpfen, um das Recht zu erlangen, seine einzige Liebe zu paaren. Kann er ihr beweisen, dass sein lang zurückliegendes Versprechen, ihr Herz und ihren Körper zu schützen, wahr ist? Oder werden die Menschen die Welten durchqueren, um den Wolf zu jagen und die Liebenden für immer auseinander zu reißen? [Erwachsener Inhalt, keine sexuellen Übergriffe] Das Titelbild stammt von Aenaluck und wird mit Erlaubnis und gegen Bezahlung verwendet. Sehen Sie mehr wunderschöne Kunst und unterstützen Sie den Künstler auf www.patreon.com/aenaluck

A poor boy named Ramsey gets sold as a slave and then dies and reincarnate in the body of someone coincidentally also named Ramsey and then is suddenly blessed with a system. Join him on his adventure in becoming and overpowered badass

In the shadows of Crystal City, Marlene's life is a delicate balance between mundane days at FreshMart and moonlighting as a cyberware and weapons fixer. Her ambition? To leave her cramped Megablock flat behind for the innovative world of tech engineering. When Marlene submits a prototype to TriColor Corp, she believes her dreams are within grasp. But the path to success veers unpredictably, plunging her into a web of corporate intrigue and underground challenges. In a city where humanity melds with technology, Marlene faces a crucial question: how much of herself is she willing to risk for a better future?

Keeping Sasha close was a double-edged sword. She was a liability and a temptation. Her defiance was infuriating, yet I couldn't deny the allure of her spirit. She was pacing in the small room I'd confined her to, her movements agitated. "You can't keep me here forever" she . snapped. I leaned against the doorway, watching her. "I don't intend to. You'll stay until decide what to do with you." Her eyes flashed with anger. "I'm not your pawn, Luca." I pushed off the wall, closing the distance between us. "No, you're much more than that. But don't mistake this for mercy. I have my reasons for keeping you alive." She glared at me, but there was something else in her something that mirrored my conflicted feelings. "And what reasons are those?" I cupped her chin, forcing her to look up at me. "You're useful. And maybe, just maybe, I'm starting to enjoy our little game.