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The eruption of a volcano took Kael, an archaeologist, in an instant. Awakening in Aetherion, where magic is real and every being is endowed with powers through a mysterious system, Kael sets out to comprehend reality. With a user guide to a strange system interface and blurred flashbacks, he reluctantly starts flipping around his mind, attempting to assemble all the information needed. Rhea, a fierce warrior from the Fire Continent, soon appears before him; she reluctantly agrees to help him get through Aetherion. As they journey onward, Kael is unlocking ancient powers, and his memories begin to intermingle with the ancient history of the world. Some time afterward, he meets a wise mage, Eldric, who tells him that Aetherion was once whole, a great catastrophe shattered it, and Kael's arrival is no mere chance; he might be the key to restoring balance. With renewed determination, Kael, alongside Rhea and Eldric, seeks the lost shards of Aetherion's power. Meanwhile, dark forces move in the shadows claiming the shards for their sinister purposes. As Kael learns more about his role, he will be forced to make a great decision-embrace his destiny and heal a dangerously fractured world or risk being consumed by the very power he now wields. The path ahead is filled with danger, but one thing is certain: Kael's adventure has begun.

Growing up in poverty, Sunny never expected anything good from life. However, even he did not anticipate being chosen by the Nightmare Spell and becoming one of the Awakened - an elite group of people gifted with supernatural powers. Transported into a ruined magical world, he found himself facing against terrible monsters - and other Awakened - in a deadly battle of survival. What's worse, the divine power he received happened to possess a small, but potentially fatal side effect... Character art by @Catphinee Discord: discord.gg/guiltythree Wiki: shadowslave.fandom.com OST: youtube.com/@skeuzmusic Reddit: reddit.com/r/shadowslave

“I, Tang Li, will only marry the most powerful and influential man in the world!” The powerful man, Song Boyan, was the man she was clinging onto now. The man was holding a cigarette between his fingers. He touched her chin softly. “Do you know what you are talking about?” “I want to be Mrs. Song.” Mr. Song laughed aloud. “You do like to brag. Aren’t you afraid of its consequences?” He received a kiss just as he was done talking. Her previous life was awful because she had loved the wrong man. After her rebirth, she had made a vow that she wanted to set things straight for herself. However, she had clung onto a powerful man in the end. Their marriage was rather chaotic too. “Sir, Madam has ruined the eastern wall of the manor.” “Protect her well. Don’t let her hurt herself.” “Sir, Madam said that she wants to run away from home with the young master.” Mr. Song sighed and put down the documents in his hands. “Send them to wherever they want to go. Don’t let them get lost on the way,” Mr. Song ordered.

[The latest masterpiece by the author of Reverend Insanity] In the heart of a volcano, the mechanical fairy palace left by the ancients longed for a successor. The mother sacrificed her life to obtain the treasure seal of the fairy palace, entrusting it to Ning Zhuo on her deathbed. Buddha Heart Demon Seal! To deliver oneself to enlightenment, and others to demonhood. The bearer of the seal, by lightly engraving the Heart Demon Seal, could control mechanisms as if they were feathers. While others wielded it, exhausted in spirit and heavy in mind; Ning Zhuo could command it with ease, light and graceful as in a dance. Ning Zhuo said, "Mother, your child will surely fulfill your trust and claim that fairy palace!" Indeed: The chance encounter with a spirited secret, where skill merges with supreme logic. Universes open to new realms, where natural beauty rivals the heavens. Ancient bells transmit the law, dancing under the moon's pure radiance. With the true form embodying myriad things, who in the world could contend!

Gem Atkinson, River State's Number One Gentleman, high-ranking and influential, handsome and unparalleled, known to the world as Young Master Unparalleled. Forsythia Brown lost her parents at a young age and lived in Atkinson Manor, not only did she not suffer the hardships of living under someone else's roof, but instead grew increasingly proud of being Miss Atkinson. Gem Atkinson was the one who had encouraged her insouciance. 【Example One】 "Mr. Gem, the Young Miss has scratched Miss Spencer's face." "Only the face? Hm, Viola, how I have taught you? If someone pushes you, at least beat them until they can't get out of bed for three months." 【Example Two】 "Mr. Gem, the Young Miss has broken the Governor's son's leg." "Oh, has Viola been injured?" Subordinate: Value your life, stay away from the Young Miss. 【Example Three】 "Mr. Gem, the Young Miss says she's going to the moon for Mid-Autumn cake this year." "Contact the Space Agency, arrange the time." Subordinates: Kneel and hug the Young Miss's leg, and beg for her presence. 【And Then…】 On the day of Gem Atkinson's wedding, the bride-to-be was tragically kidnapped. The culprit, Forsythia Brown! "Mr. Gem, the Young Miss said: if you marry her, she'll release the bride, otherwise, she tears the ticket." "I'll marry." Forsythia Brown successfully forced marriage and transformed from Miss Atkinson to Young Mrs. Atkinson. Thereafter, the couple had a deep love for each other, which attracted the envy of others. However, just three short years later, the couple's love broke apart. "Forsythia Brown, if you don't suffer imprisonment, who else will?" Gem Atkinson personally sent Forsythia Brown to prison. Five years later, Forsythia Brown was released from prison. From then on, love and resentment grew, and the wind and clouds rose. In the midst of life and death, she realized that he had always been deeply devoted to her and had always protected her under his wings! ★ In one sentence: this is a story about a flapper who transformed into a queen. Another sentence: also a story of a cool, domineering, and super cute baby who is involved with her father's love and hatred. ★ 【Father-daughter confrontation One】 "Handsome brother, I'm four years old, not a one-year-old kid. That was a real attack, how can you say it was just a drill with a clear conscience?" A certain man, eyes flashing with stars: What a cool kid. ★ One-on-one, pure in body and mind, open country, please don't read into it too much. ★ On another note, for those who love ancient novels, please check out my finished works: "My Wife" is a match between a handsome, noble appearance and a cunning, wealthy lady. "Master's Planted" is a clever teacher-student showdown among high-level players! "Master's Return to Overbearing Spoiling" is a love for beauties but not the country! "My Empress, Emperor Zhangsun" is the story of the tyrant favored by the once-in-a-lifetime emperor.

Deep within a mountain range, close to a volcano, lies the small rural Ashen village. Within this village the children are taught how to hunt but also how to control their Flow, a mystical force that allows them to strengthen their body and read the emotions of others. After a sudden raid on the village a lone boy escapes capture, realizing he is not as heartless and hell bent on survival as he always thought he was he decides to find a new path in life. While looking for the true reason behind the raid on his village and training himself to get a whole lot stronger he searches for the meaning of his existence.

In the Great Immortal World, everyone wants to ascend to Immortality through cultivation... except Su Login. [Connection restored with a new Host.] [Due to the new connection, the Player's level has been reset to Level 1.] Waking up in the talentless cultivator Su Login's body, the Hero from another world goes against the terrible fate that was reserved for him. Training while they are cross-legged, killing monsters to get XP while they refine pills, kicking demonic cultivators' asses while they are reclusive. Distancing himself from the orthodox cultivation of this world, Su Login decided that he would reach the peak, killing any enemy that came his way with his combat experience from the previous world. 600 Power Stones = +1 Extra Chapter Discord Community: https://discord.gg/eWf7xeum94 ************ Contents ************ Arc 01: Plain of The Ancient Peach Tree (ongoing) - Volume 01: Starting Over With a New System (01-16) - Volume 02: The Peach Tree Trial (ongoing) - Volume 03: The War of the Minor Sects Arc 02: Infernal Volcano Arc 03: Submerged City Arc 04: Mount Weiwei Arc 05: Endless Dungeon

After learning about my girlfriend's infidelity, I got drunk and woke up in the world of the novel R-19. I became a character who is not even included in the extras of the novel — the useless and unnecessary daughter of the Duke de Walt. However, I didn't care about it, because I knew what this world was waiting for ahead. In the near future, the Ruvens Empire will be mired in chaos, and in order to survive it, I decided to quietly sit out in the manor enjoying a luxurious life. Everything went according to plan, until one day I made just one fatal mistake. A year after my rebirth, I accidentally found a wounded commoner in the forest. Out of pity, I decided to take her in and kept her. We lived together until I found out that this was the main villain who was supposed to die at the end of the novel. But because of my interference, the plot of this damn book continued with me! I have to run now! But where...?! After all, this crazy woman is now stalking me. — Where are you going, lady? — I… just went out for a walk. — Take a walk? The border of the empire is not the best place to walk. Let me walk you back. With the sword in her hand, I didn't have a chance to refuse.

Kalypso "Kali" Brunn was searching. He was trying to find someone he once knew well, someone he'd lost without even realizing. Kali needed the man who could wholeheartedly love himself and the company of others yet live happily, even alone. That someone wouldn't need another leading their life, completely shaping every thought he had, each action he performed, and the emotions he'd felt. He simply had to see that man's lost smile once more, a smile so true and pure, and he believed the Black Manor was the best place to look. It was the perfect home for Kali to find himself again. A peaceful, private, and honest(deceptively so) abode for him to relax and heal in. It seemingly had the most perfect conditions. The only downside of the new arrangement would be that he's yet to shake off his loneliness. He's determined to get along with his new housemates, but it's proven to be hard, especially as half of them blatantly ignore him and the other half downright hate his mere presence. But who's to say the future won't change? Perhaps his clumsy, self-deprecating ways will finally garner him some much-needed attention. Maybe they'll see just how much he needs someone to stand by him, even if he happens to claim otherwise for pride's sake... Or suppose they could continue to ignore him until he stays forever stuck in his regrettable past. Kali doesn't want to think about the 'scumbag' he ran away from or the friends that hurt him. They didn't deserve his tears any more than he deserved the emotional turmoil he'd suffered through.

Born under a rare and ominous blood moon, Lyra Blackwood inherits more than just her family’s name; she inherits a terrifying curse. As she approaches her sixteenth birthday, strange occurrences plague the village of Hollow Creek, and Lyra discovers a hidden chamber in her ancestral manor containing a mysterious amulet. Touching it unleashes a torrent of visions and reveals the dark secret of her bloodline: she is destined to become a werewolf. Her first transformation is a nightmare, a descent into primal rage and uncontrollable bloodlust. Lyra struggles to control the beast within, seeking answers and a cure while evading a shadowy society of werewolf hunters who have been tracking the Blackwood family for generations. Amidst the chaos, she finds an unexpected connection with a local hunter, Liam, whose own past is intertwined with the Blackwood legacy. As their bond deepens, they uncover the true nature of the amulet—an artifact of immense power that could either break the curse or amplify it. Lyra must confront her inner demons, navigate treacherous alliances, and face the leader of the hunter society in a climactic battle under the crimson moon. The fate of Hollow Creek, and her own soul, hangs in the balance as she fights to forge a new legacy from the ashes of the old.

In a world where the gods no longer exist and humanity has to face hordes of monsters, only one kingdom stands along with the four realms inside of it, the North a land covered in snow built a large wall preventing monsters from getting through, the East being and enchanted forest being protected by a world tree, the South a desert where ruins of an ancient city still remain being inhabited by humans, in the West a terrible terrain filled with volcanoes and monsters where the dragon folk live alongside humans. One of the many gods who still want humanity to prosper, The God of Games, alters fate and is able to summon a man from another world hopping that he could change fate itself.

The novel "Who Says So? All Hail Me " revolves around the Jie family and later the Qian royal family. Jie Yin the main character of the story. She is a girl who has an easy life growing up but with strict parents. She and her sisters are known as 'The Majestic Seven'. She is a girl who wants all the attention to herself and makes anyone who takes the spotlight when she's available suffer. She's kind and lovable. She gives and take but doesn't borrow or share. She is extremely skilled. She's a painter, a racer, a martial artist, an IT expert, a fashion designer, a business genius, a chinese medicine expert and a live-streamer. She has various titles such as Your best girl, Graceful rainbow, Ancient beauty, Crystal light, Dazzling Yin and the Big boss. Her everyday life is full of fun. She has 5 elder sisters and 1 younger sister. She is the sixth child of Lady Jie Meiling and Master Jie Feng. She has black hair and black eyes. When Yin found out that someone else had more followers than her she attempted sky-diving. Later that day the Weather forcast reported that there was a tornado heading towards where Yin was, but nothing could stop this girl she was crazy about the spotlight and so the tornado swirled her and dropped her off into a Volcano. Ji Yin became reborn as Princess Qian Xingyi of the royal Qian family. Qian Xingyi is overly timid and emotionally sensitive. She was poisoned steadily by one of the concubines son and eventually died. Jie Yin became reborn as Princess Qian Xingyi. She didn't even bother to change her domineering attitude and promised to get everything back even becoming better than her past self and so the mission commenced. Welcome to a story where the protagonist is also the antagonist. Please follow me and let us find out why we need to 'All Hail Yin'.

Lin Yue, a modern-day female medical student, accidentally time-travels to the Tang Dynasty, where she faces stark contrasts between ancient and contemporary medicine. Armed with her advanced medical knowledge, she embarks on an adventurous journey in this unfamiliar era. Upon awakening in an ancient room, Lin Yue is discovered by Li Yi, a wise and kind-hearted Tang Dynasty prince. Suspicious of her strange behavior, Li Yi interrogates her. To prove her worth, Lin Yue demonstrates her modern medical expertise, intriguing him enough to let her stay under observation in his royal manor. As Lin Yue adapts to life in the Tang Dynasty, she and Li Yi grow closer, exchanging knowledge: she teaches him modern medicine, while he instructs her in Tang customs. Their bond deepens during a perilous outing when Li Yi is injured protecting her, and Lin Yue saves his life with her medical skills. Lin Yue befriends Su Yao, a gentle and graceful woman who later becomes entangled in a court conspiracy. To rescue Su Yao, Lin Yue and Li Yi navigate dangers, relying on modern medicine to overcome crises. However, Lin Yue’s unconventional identity sparks suspicion and jealousy, leading to a plot against her. Li Yi defies the royal family to protect her, but Lin Yue is falsely accused of witchcraft and sentenced to death. In a desperate rescue attempt, Li Yi nearly sacrifices himself, but Lin Yue accidentally activates the time-travel mechanism and returns to the modern world. Back home, she is haunted by memories of Li Yi—their shared struggles, tender moments, and unbreakable bond. Fate intervenes when Lin Yue triggers the time-travel device again, reuniting her with Li Yi in the Tang Dynasty. Having endured life-and-death trials, they vow to stay together forever. Lin Yue continues to weave her modern medical legacy into the fabric of Tang history, while their love story becomes an enduring legend of courage and devotion across time. --- This translation preserves the key plot points, character dynamics, and emotional arcs while adapting the cultural nuances for an English-speaking audience. Let me know if you'd like adjustments!

In the year 2081, humanity has endured the aftermath of the apocalypse, but significant changes have unfolded. The remnants of humanity are now concentrated in six cities, the last bastions of civilization. After being exiled from the city lord's manor, Anon, the son of the supreme commander, encounters a "devil" named Seth. Seth offers to satisfy Anon's thirst for knowledge and the immense power that accompanies it. In return, they plan, helped by the forces behind Seth, to assassinate Anon's father, the lord of humanity. A treacherous journey, fraught with calamities and tribulations... Anon will unhesitatingly walk through this path, whether that be for his dead mother, or for his own selfish desires.

After the Mi Shen family suffered a tragedy, they were immediately set upon. Thereafter, like a tiger sprouting wings, a fish finding water, Mi the Overlord roamed freely in Nuancheng, and not a soul dared to utter a peep— "Fourth Young Master, the fifth young miss has hospitalized the city lord's daughter with a beating." Someone sat at the office desk without even lifting an eyelid, "Tell Leng Ying to prepare a gift and send it to the city lord's manor." "Fourth Young Master, the fifth young miss got into a fight... luckily there were no casualties..." That person sipped tea leisurely, "Tell Leng Ying to smooth things over... and bring some extra hands." "Fourth Young Master... the fifth young miss has run away!" That person finally deigned to lift his eyelids, "Run away?" The subordinate trembled, "With Leng Ying..." Grinding his teeth, the person snarled, "Catch, her, back!"

When strong-willed historian Amara Blake discovers a strange golden object in an old English manor, her life changes dramatically. She is suddenly transported back over 200 years to 18th-century England, a time filled with danger and hidden secrets. Rescued by the charming, mysterious and strikingly handsome Lord James Harrington, Amara feels an undeniable attraction, her sharp modern humor contrasting with his noble demeanor. while the artifact pulses with strange energy and their feelings and desire for each other deepens, they realize their destinies are linked in ways they cannot fully understand. As their romance grows and challenges arise, Amara learns a shocking fact: her presence in the past is disrupting time itself. With the scheming Lady Eleanor trying to plot her downfall, a dangerous rival after the artifact for his selfish and dark purposes, and ominous messages from the artifact, Amara faces a tough decision: remain and risk the destruction of the man she loves dearly, or return to her own time and lose him forever. Time-Traveling Lovers is a captivating story of forbidden love, hidden dangers, and the powerful bond that transcends time. Will Amara and James find a way to connect across the ages, or will their love be lost to history forever?

In a remote, ancient manor hidden deep within a mystical forest, Evelyn, a spirited and independent young woman with an urban style, seeks solitude and a fresh start after purchasing the property at a bargain price. However, her dreams of a quiet life are shattered when she discovers that the manor is haunted by the spirit of Lady Genevieve Blackwood, a noblewoman wrongfully accused of murder centuries ago. As Evelyn navigates the eerie and enchanting world of the manor, she encounters Damien, a mysterious and brooding figure who has been tied to the manor’s tragic past. Drawn together by fate, Evelyn and Damien form an unexpected bond as they unravel the dark secrets surrounding Genevieve’s death. Whispers of betrayal and hidden truths echo through the halls, urging Evelyn to uncover the real story behind the manor’s haunting. As the pair delves deeper into the manor’s history, they uncover a web of intrigue involving powerful enemies, jealousy, and a quest for vengeance that has lingered for generations. Together, they must confront their fears, face the remnants of the past, and ultimately decide whether they can rewrite history to bring justice to Genevieve’s name. Filled with elements of romance, mystery, and fantasy, this tale explores themes of redemption, love, and the fight for truth in a world shrouded in darkness. Evelyn’s journey transforms from a quest for solitude into a daring adventure, where she discovers the power of connection, courage, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

Born to both nobility and royalty, a young boy grows up surrounded by maids and a luxurious manor, a shut in to the cruel, outside world. He was always a strange child, quiet and noticeably intelligent, acting unlike an ordinary child. Evil, some would say, as he always acted in secret. He grew healthily over the years, distant from society, a well graduated student with a bright future, until the outbreak of war upon his coming of age as a man at fifteen.

She's the wild card in the wolves' century-old prophecy. A Savage Alpha imprisons her in his manor, her neck marked by burning kisses, while his rival's heir weaves a gentle trap of obsession. Bloodied moonlight ignifies the pack's primal howls, silver scars pulsing hot beneath her skin— When love becomes the hunt, what price will break the curse?

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In the depths of a cursed reflection, truth and deception blur into one. Vivian Sinclair never believed in the supernatural—until the day she moved into Blackthorn Manor, an old estate shrouded in unsettling whispers and forgotten secrets. A long-forgotten mirror hidden within the greenhouse awakens something inside her, something that shouldn’t exist beyond the glass. A shadow of herself stares back, watching, waiting. At first, the visions are subtle—flickers of movement when no one else is there, a whisper of her name in the dead of night. But as the days pass, the haunting presence becomes undeniable. Her reflection begins to move on its own, revealing memories she never lived, secrets she never uncovered, and a version of herself she doesn’t recognize. Sebastian Graves, a scholar obsessed with the manor’s dark past, warns her that some mirrors do more than reflect—they remember. And the one in Blackthorn Manor doesn’t just hold history; it holds something alive. Something that wants out. As the lines between reality and illusion fracture, Vivian realizes she isn't just being haunted—she is being rewritten. The more she resists, the stronger the presence grows, feeding off her fears, her doubts… and her lies. Because the darkest truths aren’t the ones buried in the past. They’re the ones we tell ourselves. And in the end, the mirror never lies. But Vivian might.

Rolling in riches with both winter and enemies closing in, it is time for Jasson and his friends to begin the construction of Reflection Manor. But the new kittens have a propensity for collateral damage, strange things gather, and the risk of discovery grows with every brick and board. Will they be able to finish the house before winter comes? Continue the adventure with Jasson as he honors his oath, investigates strange happenings, and ancient leviathans of magic...stir.

Mu Evershade, the 21st century's most fearsome mercenary known as "Queen of Shadows", is reborn as a disdained cripple in a borderland city! Facing public humiliation from a broken engagement? Abandoned by her own clan? Divine providence intervenes—she's revealed as the long-lost treasure of the Imperial Guardian Manor! Awakening her Celestial Empress heritage, she forges divine pills, crafts primordial artifacts, commands mythical beasts, and weaves world-shattering arrays! As she ascends to godhood, regretful clans grovel while her ex-betrothed begs forgiveness. Yet the Mad Emperor who rules all realms crushes celestial thunder, snarling: "Who dares touch my treasure shall witness universal destruction!" Mu Evershade traces his blood-stained lips: "Hush... My throne shares space only for you, my eternal counterpart."

The Shadows of Havenwood Eleanor Vance, a vulnerable and isolated young girl, is sent to the notorious Havenwood Manor, a foreboding estate shrouded in darkness and secrecy. Abandoned by her family and forced to confront the sinister forces that lurk within the manor's crumbling walls, Eleanor soon discovers that she is not alone. Unsettling Presence As the lines between reality and madness blur, Eleanor becomes increasingly entangled in a web of supernatural horrors. The shadows that writhe across her bedroom walls seem to pulse with a malevolent life of their own, and the whispers that echo through the empty corridors appear to be calling her name.

Doctors warned her not to give birth, but she did. What should have been a life of luxury for this child born into a prestigious family turned into a white expanse of nothing. After an unprecedented apocalypse strikes earth, the human population is summoned by its creator. Promised a life of paradise where their greatest weaknesses become their greatest strengths humanity is reborn into a new world. Watch as Noah who could not form a single coherent thought struggles with the burden of being the owner of the greatest mind ever conceived in the universe.

MACHINE-TRANSLATION WARNING! ___ Upon waking up, Xu Yuan found himself transported to the turbulent early days of the Great Sui Dynasty, where he became an apprentice at the Forge Sword Manor. In a time when demons and monsters roamed freely, bringing suffering to the world, luckily, he carried with him a game modifier from his previous life. As long as he ate, he could gain attribute points. ... "The pinnacle of martial arts is my summit. The reason I, Xu Yuan, have reached this level today is entirely due to my extraordinary talent..." "System, allocate my points!" ___ Updated: Thursday Bonus Chapter? You can give me 5 powerstones to get 1 chap bonus! Original Works: 横推武道：从通背拳大成开始 Author's: 烧香许愿 ___ Advanced Chaps in Patreon? you can wait it

1500 years after The Crimson Queen’s disappearance the empire of Ignia is left to her 4 attendants. Born to the first sword Nyssa practiced and trained rigorously. being secluded to her manor and the battlefield she eventually experiences a taste of normal life but that doesn’t last.

When historian Evelyn Carter receives a cryptic letter from Lady Isadora Ravenshore, a stranger claiming to be connected to her past, she embarks on a journey to the mysterious Ravenshore Manor in the English countryside. The ancient estate, shrouded in fog and secrets, holds a legacy she never knew she was part of. Upon arrival, Evelyn discovers an eerie portrait of herself—painted over a century ago—and learns of a powerful relic, the Heart of Ravenshore, hidden within the manor’s walls. But with its power comes a deadly curse, and sinister forces have already begun their hunt. As shadows move in the corridors and whispers echo through the halls, Evelyn must unravel the truth of her ancestry and protect the Heart before it falls into the wrong hands. With time running out, she faces a chilling question: Is history repeating itself—or is she the key to breaking an ancient cycle of fate?

Business tycoon Riven Ashford swore he would never take a wife. He didn’t even have a single scandal tied to his name. Until one day, when a wife was forced upon him, Young Master Ashford began a new chapter in his life! Ethan, the assistant: Young Master Ashford, Madam trashed Gray Manor. Riven Ashford: Get more people to help her out. Ethan: Uhm… Riven Ashford: Wait, has she calmed down? Ethan: No. Riven Ashford: Inform the board to start the project of acquiring Gray Group! Ethan: Young Master Ashford, Madam beat up Young Master Carter, and now he’s hospitalized. Riven Ashford: Has she had enough? Ethan: Doesn’t seem like it. Riven Ashford: Let her continue. One day, Riven Ashford learned that Rhea Vale had gotten into another fight. He slammed the table and got up. “Rhea Vale, are you asking for a beating?” Rhea retorted, “Darling, you’ve changed. You didn’t use to be this way…” Riven pointed to her protruding belly and said, “You were alone before this!” To be fighting when she was seven months pregnant not only frightened her opponent, but she also scared the wits out of Riven Ashford. Yet, Rhea was feeling pleased that she managed to win without a fight! Rhea’s anger subsided, and she stared at Riven with puppy dog eyes, as if she had been badly bullied. “You win. You rascal, can you wait until the little rascal is safely born before you go fighting again?”