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``` —Ven a mi habitación esta noche para hablar de trabajo —dijo la CEO. —¿Estás intentando matarme? Hablar de trabajo todos los benditos días durante un mes, ¿no puedes darme un respiro? —preguntó Long Fei. ```

Rated 18,No NTR,op mc,lots of banging,hot milfs ,silfs and sexy elves and monsters, read along as we begin his journey Name: Zephyr Thorn Age: 21 Race: Half-Human, Half-Demon A rogue adventurer kicked out of the Royal Academy for seducing the Queen’s wife. He's cursed with an uncontrollable charm spell that makes mature women and supernatural beings crave him. System: Lust Ascension System — Every "conquest" upgrades his powers, charm, and unlocks new seductive abilities. Skills: [Pheromone Surge], [Pleasure Bind], [Lust Clone], [Multi-Layered Ecstasy] Goal: To lift the curse that keeps his body in constant heat… or embrace it and rise as the God of Lust. Note :Mc is going to unlock other system skills as he begins his journey to the west

The shadows lurked, its whispers a fearful caress to the heart. A word of it begot omen and doom is the person who sees it. The world was evolving, creatures emerging and some going instinct, but one rule remained among the humans, "BEWARE OF THE NIGHT CREATURES." Ophelia, tossed and turned by the cruel wind and unfortunate side of the world found herself embracing the very shadow that was feared by many. The shadow which always haunted her. Not only was she haunted, but she was also the reason the shadow lurked. Its darkness deftly intertwined with the course of her life, bringing to light secrets locked away in the abyss. Secrets which led her to the arms of the one whose statements remained of evil. Rumors of her prevailed, each one more abhorrent than the other. While most of the rumors were false, there were specks of truth in them. However, in the dance of darkness, its drums beaten by the shadows, everything and every danger she faced culminated on the day she was bitten by the very creature humans termed evil and vile. She was his pawn, his amusement to be poked, his first bite. Her blood the first to ink his fangs, had unbeknownst to him formed a forbidden and sacred bond that could not be severed unless she died. Gone from his play toy to the number one on his kill list, Ophelia found herself confronting dangers that she, no matter how hard she tried, could never win against. When the game of chase and death slowly evolves into an unspoken spark-like trail of shadows weaving in the hearts of the predator and the prey, Ophelia is conflicted about the path to follow. The path to toss the dangers aside and embrace the whispers of her heart— or, the path to heed the warnings of her heart and run further from her predator. Unfortunately, in the dance of the cruel hand of fate, whichever way she took, he was always there like a shadow ready to entrap her. SHE WAS HIS FIRST BITE AND HE WAS HER SHADOW.

"It's already 12:30 a.m., thirty minutes past midnight and I still can't locate the fucking grave. Just how deep did these assholes bury her? Were they trying to hide a body or dig to the Earth's core? I know, I know. You're probably wondering what the hell a woman in her late twenties is doing in a cemetery, covered in dirt, and digging up graves like it's a normal Friday night. And no, I'm not a gravedigger............" I had three fucking rules. Just three. And sure, no problem with the undead—until me and my brilliant fucking stupidity decided to break every single one. **Rule one**: Don’t remove the necklace. **Rule two**: Don’t talk to him. **Rule three**: For the love of all things holy—don’t open the fucking cage. Simple, right? Apparently not. I shattered them. One by one. Like an idiot playing with a loaded gun. And now? The most dangerous vampire in existence is free. Two others are hot on my tail. And I have no idea what the fuck I’ve gotten myself into.

Elisa, a daughter of a multi billionaire, disguised herself as a poor woman and married Miguel Reynolds, a wealthy business man on an agreement that when ever his late mentor's daughter Lucia Fernandez needed blood, Elisa would be available. However, Miguel used to send money to her, whenever she donates blood. making it look like a transaction for the past Seven years. Elisa hoped that one-day, may be, Miguel would learn to love and care for her, like she does. But that didn't happen. while at home, Maria, Miguel's mother and sister, Ann Reynolds seized any opportunity to belittle Elisa often reminding her of her 'unknown background.' She was the perfect target, a trophy wife whose worth was measured solely by her ability to serve their needs. But one day, she decided to take her own life, she committed sucide when she saw a harsh message and photo sent by Lucia Fernandez However, luck was on her side , when she met a time keeper, who gave her a second chance to live again . She divorced Miguel Reynolds, and become a successor of a mult billion campanies,ready to give a payback to those who mocked and mistreated her. And when asked on an interview, why she divorced Miguel Reynolds. "I have a multi-billion wealth to success,” she declared during a press conference “Was my wealth not enough for you?” Miguel sneered, stepping into the gathering from behind. Join me as we dive into a twisted romance; batrayal, passion, deception and power.

Selene Blackwood has always been the girl who breaks rules and hearts with equal ease—until she meets Dr. Lucian Drax, Mysterious, dangerously attractive, and utterly unreadable, new lecturer. Selene, just wanting to have fun, finds herself drawn to this strange man, only to discover what she never wished she had. He’s a literal demon—cursed, powerful, bound to Earth, seeking redemption, but trapped in a deadly game. And for some reason, Selene is part of it. Selene finds herself in a world of forbidden desires, and ancient destinies. But she’s not just a girl with a crush. She’s the chaos that could redeem or ruin him. ⸻ ⚠️ Warning: This story contains mature content, intense romantic tension, supernatural themes, and adult language. Reader discretion is advised.

~•No Escape•~ "Are you running away from me, my sweet girl" spoke a voice in the hallway that made her stop in her tracks. The hallway had turned dark with only the wall lamps that burned brightly casting the shadow of the man on the floor as he slowly emerged from the other end. "What are you doing here, your majesty," She said and bowed immediately as she saw him approach her with slow but steady steps. "You haven't answered me, sweet" The man said with a sweet smile that made her wary and he heard the way her heart skipped a beat. He stood before her and used his index finger to raise her chin. He tilted his head as he gazed into her green eyes that looked back at him with fear. He took a step forward closing the distance between them and his eyes narrowed when she took a step back, but that didn't stop him from cornering her. "Did you think you can escape from me?" He continued to question and she didn't miss the mockery behind his words. "I…I" she felt her words tied to her tongue because of the man's daunting aura. She felt him trace her forehead with his finger down to her jaw. He continued moving his hand down to her neck and to the top of her swell and her thudding heart hitched when his hand continued to stay there. "Did you think you can escape from me?" He bent towards her as he spoke. His breath fell on her neck which sent a jolt that traveled down her body. "I told you, you're tied to me and me to you" _______________________ Perdita Kartar was a winsome yet strange young lady. She had an appealing beauty with her green eyes that invoked and impelled anyone who gazed into them. She had fooled her villagers so she could live and protect herself and her remaining family from the night creatures and also humans. But what was bizarre of all, was that Perdita had a secret she shared with no one. She had lived in the village since she was little, and over the years, she had been discreet with each move she made. Unfortunately, things didn't go as she planned. Despite her cautious decorum and fight to stay out of sight, a pair of glacial red eyes falls on her, which followed and refused to leave her out of sight.

Unaware of the power within him, 16-year-old Edward Tuweku struggles to survive the trauma of an abusive father and relentless bullying at school. But everything changes when he uncovers a terrifying truth-he's no ordinary teenager. Edward is a werecreature, born of ancient magical bloodlines and gifted with the rare elemental powers of lightning and water. Marked by prophecy, he must navigate the murky waters of a war foretold thousands of years ago-one that could decide the fate of the world. As Edward dives into a life-threatening journey to uncover the hidden past of his family-secrets buried deeper than the Earth's mantle-he must also face an apocalyptic enemy from the shadows of ancient time. With the help of his newly discovered family and fiercely loyal friends, will Edward rise to end the war, or become the final casualty of a fate written long before he was born? Only fate holds the answer.

“Sex, Hot Sex, and More Hot, Unstoppable Sex! They want to ride me, squirt and make me punish them. That’s all these high-powered women in Tokyo crave. And who am I to say no when they offer it all to me with a cash reward attached to it?" Yuki Mori is a broke, 21-year-old college student drowning in hospital bills for his cancer-stricken sister—and gambling debts left in his name by his late father and his mother in the acute phase of Schizophrenia. Struggling to make ends meet, he stumbles across a high-paying job offer poster on the subway with flexible hours—“Private Servicing Assistant Needed.” Expecting nothing more than cleaning for a high-end fashion store, Yuki is thrilled when he lands the gig. But he couldn’t be more wrong. When Yuki meets Katashi Kurica, the stunning, 32-year-old CEO of Kurica Fashion House, he quickly learns that this isn’t just a job. Katashi is a powerful, seductive woman who doesn’t take no for an answer—and what she wants is him. Nervously, Yuki signs the contract, but it’s only when she calls him to her penthouse that the truth is revealed. “You’ll be servicing me. Not the floors.” For Yuki, a virgin with no experience in the ways of the world, the offer is shocking. But the pay is too good to refuse, and soon he finds himself caught in a web of desire, where his body becomes the price for her pleasure. As their encounters grow hotter, more intense, and undeniably addictive, Yuki discovers that this job is more than just an arrangement—it’s a journey into a world of seduction and erotic temptation. And Katashi isn’t the only one who has her eye on him. In a city where desire knows no bounds, Yuki’s life is about to change forever as he finds himself in the arms of many hottest, and most seductive MILFs of Tokyo.

Clide is a Hollow—part of a feared race of powerful beings hunted by humans and their allies, the Seraphim.

Where whispers rise from the water, a humanoid girl faces the shadows of a cursed inn. Introduction: At Moonshadow Inn, a secluded hot spring retreat deep in the mountains, Kanade, a beautiful humanoid, tends the front desk. In the stillness of midnight, strange guests appear—leaving wet footprints, vanishing shadows, and echoes of water. As inexplicable events unfold throughout the inn, their murmurs draw her to an underground well, where the inn’s secrets and the truth of her own existence lie buried. Enveloped by steam and trapped in a night without end, will Kanade confront her inescapable fate—or surrender to it?

Un chico de 18 años llamado Tommy posee una horrible maldición, el esta enamorado de una chica de su misma edad llamada Bella, entre ellos se cruzara un investigador llamado Evans que impedira por acciones del destino que ellos dos estén juntos. Posdata: Historias, personajes y objetos y cosas creados originalmente por mi Luis.A, todo esto es propiedad mia, cualquier parecido con la realidad es mera concidencia, no acepto el plagio y tampoco lo apruebo, respeta la originalidad y se creativo, queda prohibido toda copia de esta historia, historia totalmente registrada en Webnovel. *Ending* https://youtu.be/5y8dk24OPwk

Dabby knew better than not to stay away from her stepbrother, not when he bullied, and was determined to make her life miserable. He was HOT! And HOT-tempered.    Not when she was the kind of girl he could never be seen around with. Not when he hated that they were now family, and that they attended the same school. But, she can't. Perhaps, a two week honeymoon vacation with they by themselves, was going to flip their lives forever.  

Whisper of the souls is a poignant collection of poems that delves deep into the complexities of human emotion and the quiet moments that shape our lives. Through vivid imagery and lyrical verse, Bella17 explores themes of love, longing, loss, and personal transformation. The poems reflect a journey of self-discovery, where the heart’s vulnerabilities are laid bare, and the beauty in both sorrow and joy is celebrated. Each poem invites readers to pause, reflect, and connect with their own inner landscapes, offering solace and understanding in a world that often feels overwhelming. With a delicate balance of tenderness and strength, Whisper of the souls reveals the quiet power of words to heal and inspire.

Detective Riley Blackwell is on the trail of a cunning serial killer and suspects TikToker and cosplayer Mikayla James of being behind the gruesome crimes. But there's more to Mikayla than meets the eye. Unbeknownst to Riley, Mikayla has been secretly obsessed with her since childhood, watching her every move. As the tension between them rises, a chilling twist emerges—Mikayla might be the killer’s next target. Can Riley uncover the truth before it’s too late, or will her obsession blind her to the real danger?

Orphaned at a young age, Layla Llewellyn feels like the luckiest girl in the world after she moves in with her uncle Bill, a gardener who lives on the scenic Arvis estate in the Berg Empire. To Layla, Arvis seems like paradise; she loves to explore the vast forest, always bringing her notebook to record the wildlife she encounters. She especially loves the birds, watching them with awe as they hatch and grow from fluffy chicks into beautiful birds. Duke Herhardt, the young, handsome lord of Arvis, is also interested in birds—and in Layla. But the difference, is he's interested in birds because he likes to hunt them... and he's interested in Layla because he likes to make her cry. If a lovely bird is trapped in a golden cage, which will she choose: a life of luxury, or freedom?

Noah was just an ordinary student, about to turn 20, when everything turned upside down. During a chance encounter with his childhood friend, the world stopped. Literally. People disappeared. The sky went dark. And a mysterious screen appeared before his eyes: [Congratulations! The host has awakened his power early.] The problem? Noah was still 19 years old, and he had never touched the Awakening Stone. Now classified as an "Anomaly", he harbors within himself a dormant entity, the embodiment of a power that not even the system itself can understand. Ana, his childhood friend seems sweet—until he tries to pull away. Sophia, his adoptive aunt, SS Rank, beautiful, blonde and curvy, never wanted to be just his guardian. And now, with him vulnerable... she no longer intends to pretend. [Affection: 1000%] [Target detected. Make her yours.] [Reward: She's yours. So... everything about her is yours.] Between hot nights, dangerous promises, and burning glances, Noah finds himself at the center of a silent war—where love is possessive, bodies desire each other, and power... excites. With a cheeky system and women willing to do anything to have it—even if they have to fight each other or break his sanity—Noah will discover that his greatest enemy may be pleasure. --------

Aria Hale is the rich girl no one wants in a town that has forgotten how to dream. Cold, stunning, and alone, she walks the halls of her underfunded public school like she owns them—but no one knows why she’s really there. Not even Kira, the girl who once knew her best… and now barely meets her eyes. When a community art show pulls old enemies and broken friendships into the spotlight, Aria’s hidden past threatens to shatter everything. Love, betrayal, forgiveness—and a town that might never forget what it lost. Golden in the Dust is a slow-burn emotional drama about teenagers , a shared history, and a second chance at the kind of love they deserve

"What is this, how can these stupid romance novels melt my heart," Selena said. "Why are you reading then... drop it" gala said. "look... miss reader goes crazy again" Sam Said. " Nothing new to see!" yan said. "Humph! You are crazy" Selena. look... this is a story about friends discussing their life and problem among themselves. To know more... Read the story.

Kazuma Hoshino, a 34-year-old shut-in with an unhealthy obsession with women and zero regrets, dies after a particularly embarrassing incident involving a limited-edition body pillow. Instead of eternal darkness, he’s reincarnated into a fantasy world as Kain Velhart, a 12-year-old prodigy with god-tier magical prowess and a body that screams "heartthrob." Blessed with an ancient artifact that amplifies his already absurd magical talent, Kain is unstoppable, except when it comes to his raging hormones. In a world of dragons, demons, and kingdoms on the brink of war, Kain’s priorities are skewed: mastering forbidden spells, slaying monsters with a flick of his wrist, and chasing every skirt in sight. His perverted antics land him in hot water with fiery heroines, tsundere princesses, and even a sultry demoness who might just be his match. But when the world needs a hero, Kain’s ruthless side emerges, cutting down enemies with cold precision and unmatched power.

Allegra was a totally normal college girl in a perfectly abnormal world of faeries, werewolves, sorcerers, elves, gnomes, dwarfs, vampires and humans. Humans, of course being not at the top of the hierarchy and for a human to survive, one has to make sure to remain in the good books of the creatures in leadership, or better yet not be noticed by them at all. This is the lesson drilled into Allegra’s head from the day she could understand words, and still for some reason she couldn’t explain, she let herself be not only noticed by the Alpha King of the werewolf country they lived in, but she also challenged him at first meeting. Now, she has been summoned to the Alpha king’s castle. Women are known to be summoned there for only two reasons; both of which she would rather not consider. Oh, Lord help her.

Being the ever-defiant daughter of her father, Aseara, thought she would be the lucky one of his children to escape being used as a pawn in his political power games, that is until he marries her off to the formidable Darklord of the north. The very one rumored to be a descendant of the demons The most powerful living Demondi will she survive the clutches of her new husband? or would she find out he is not as horrible as she thought and learn to love him?

It is the year 2278 and humans are about to send the very first dispatch spaceship to Neptune. The earth has long since been polluted, they have lived in the apocalyptic ages for way too long. It’s as though man is reverting to his primitive beast era, the more technology advanced. Life on earth is shit. Those that could afford it become part of the government program that carried humans to other planets. There are human settlements on Mars, the moon, even Saturn and Jupiter were scientifically made solid and more habitable. And on these new settlements, man’s beastliness and greed still find ways to prevail, that there is now need for creating new planetary settlement. Hence, the Harbinger led by none other than Jeremy Manx would be sent to Neptune, which the scientists have found to need a few tweaks to be able to support human life, to scout the planet and ready it for settlement. A journey that despite the advanced technological developments on the speed of the spaceship, would still last for a few years. A few years before they get to the planet, with no idea what to expect.

Aprendiendo a Vivir narra la historia de Bella Serrano Bracamontes, una joven que crece en un entorno marcado por la violencia, el abandono y la pobreza. Nacida el 05 de julio de 1995, Bella es la hija menor de una familia disfuncional. Su madre, Ana Lucía, la desprecia y marca una clara diferencia entre ella y sus hermanos mayores, mientras que su padre, Hermedes, está atrapado en un círculo vicioso de adicción a las drogas, lo que le impide ser un verdadero apoyo para sus hijos. A lo largo de su infancia y adolescencia, Bella se enfrenta a la soledad y el desprecio, buscando consuelo en su muñeca vieja y el sueño de algún día mejorar su vida. A pesar de las dificultades, su resiliencia se refleja en su deseo de cambiar su destino, aprendiendo a vivir en un mundo que parece haberle dado la espalda. A través de una serie de eventos trágicos y reveladores, Bella enfrenta la cruel realidad de su hogar, incluyendo el abuso y la indiferencia de su padre, quien incluso la echa de su casa sin escuchar su versión de los hechos. Sin embargo, Bella no pierde la esperanza. Con la ayuda de su amigo de la infancia, Luis, la joven comienza a visualizar un futuro diferente, uno en el que pueda alcanzar sus sueños y encontrar su lugar en el mundo, lejos de las sombras de su pasado. Aprendiendo a Vivir es una emotiva historia de lucha, superación y la búsqueda de identidad en medio de circunstancias adversas, donde la bondad, la nobleza y la esperanza se convierten en las fuerzas que impulsan a Bella a continuar adelante, a pesar de todo lo que le ha tocado vivir.

Evil love of the cruel king: Medical concubine you are so hot "Take off your clothes". "Presumptuous!" A king shouted like a devil A woman held a silver needle innocently: "Sir, if you don't take off your clothes, how can I give you an acupuncture treatment?" 'Treatment?' The king had no expression on his face and looked cold and arrogant. However, his ears were very red as if they are on fire. She is a descendant of an ancient family in 21st century. She has exquisite medical skills and a godly hand. When she first arrived in a strange world, she decided to hold a big thigh and lean against a big tree to enjoy the cool and carry forward her medical skills. He is the most talented cold blooded ice king in the dynasty. He holds great power and is famous all over the world, but his legs are paralysed. He is not closed to women and regards women as plague. However, since he met the shameless women who loves to hold his thighs, he secretly rubbed her and wanted to take her home.... ps: this is not my own work

क्लेन मोरेती, पृथ्वी का एक साधारण युवक, एक अपरिचित दुनिया में जागता है जो रहस्यों, गुप्त तथ्यों और एक ठोस भयावहता से भरी हुई है। शुरू में भटकाव में पड़ने के बाद, क्लेन को जल्द ही एहसास होता है कि वह इस नए, रहस्यमयी क्षेत्र में अपने वैकल्पिक स्वरूप के शरीर में स्थानांतरित हो गया है। लोएन साम्राज्य के नाम से जाना जाने वाला यह विश्व स्टीमपंक तकनीक और लवक्राफ्टियन भय का एक रोचक मिश्रण है, जहां कोहरे से ढकी सड़कों पर स्टीम इंजनों की भाप की आवाज गूंजती है और अलौकिक प्राणियों की छिपी उपस्थिति महसूस होती है। क्लेन का आगमन बिना परेशानी के नहीं होता। वह सामाजिक मानदंडों और तकनीकों से जूझता है जो उसे परिचित और अजीब दोनों लगते हैं। लोएन साम्राज्य एक ऐसी जगह है जहां पुरानी दुनिया की विक्टोरियन सौंदर्यता фантастических तत्वों के साथ मिलती है, जिससे यांत्रिक चमत्कारों और भयावह रहस्यों से भरा एक परिदृश्य बनता है। जैसे-जैसे क्लेन अपने नए परिवेश में ढलता है, उसे बियॉन्डर डोमेन के अस्तित्व का पता चलता है—एक रहस्यमयी और खतरनाक छिपा हुआ विश्व जो रोजमर्रा के जीवन की सतह के नीचे मौजूद है। बियॉन्डर की अवधारणा क्लेन को आकर्षित और भयभीत दोनों करती है। रहस्यमयी औषधियों को आत्मसात करके, व्यक्ति अलौकिक क्षमताएं प्राप्त कर सकते हैं और अनुक्रमों के माध्यम से ऊपर चढ़ सकते हैं, जो उनकी बढ़ती शक्ति और अलौकिकता के करीब आने को चिह्नित करते हैं। इस खुलासे के साथ, क्लेन को गुप्त संगठनों और प्राचीन संप्रदायों के बारे में पता चलता है जो छाया से संचालित होते हैं, प्रत्येक की अपनी योजना और प्रभाव का जटिल जाल होता है। ये संगठन, noble लेकिन रहस्यमयी एवरनाइट चर्च से लेकर समाज के निचले स्तर में छिपे अधिक भयावह तत्वों तक, क्लेन के जागरण में खतरे और साज़िश की परतें जोड़ते हैं। जैसे-जैसे क्लेन इस गूढ़ दुनिया में और अधिक उलझता जाता है, उसे बियॉन्डर्स की जटिल संरचना से परिचित कराया जाता है। ये प्राणी जन्म से नहीं बनते, बल्कि विशेष औषधियों के सेवन की खतरनाक प्रक्रिया के माध्यम से बनते हैं, जिसके प्रत्येक चरण को "अनुक्रम" कहा जाता है। अपनी यात्रा को अनुक्रम 9 से शुरू करते हुए—जो पदानुक्रम में सबसे निचला स्तर है—क्लेन एक ऐसी राह पर निकल पड़ता है जो खतरे और निषिद्ध व प्रबुद्ध दोनों प्रकार के ज्ञान से भरी है। हर कदम के साथ, वह इस दुनिया, इसके छिपे इतिहास और इसके भाग्य को निर्देशित करने वाली भयावह शक्तियों के बारे में और अधिक खोजता है।

Olivia Richardson, a struggling young woman with dreams of becoming a model, finds her life turned upside down when her mother suffers a heart attack. Faced with a $1,000,000 bill for a life-saving heart transplant, Olivia is approached by a mysterious man with an unconventional offer: carry a child for a wealthy businessman, and all her financial woes will be solved. Desperate to save her mother, Olivia agrees, but the deal is clear: after giving birth to a child, Olivia must leave without a trace. When Olivia gives birth to twin boys, she faces an impossible choice. She hides one son and leaves the other with Lucas White, returning to her mother to rebuild her life. Years later, Olivia's career soars, and she becomes a successful model, providing her hidden son, Lucas Jr., with a bright future. Fate intervenes when L.J. befriends a boy named Owen, who bears an uncanny resemblance to him. What will happen when Olivia and Lucas face each other again?

Unbeknownst to Seraphina that she was bestowed a gift and also had a past life, she lived her nineteen years in bliss until the day her parents announced a nerve-breaking news to her. She was offered as a peace bride to the son of their family business partner who they were greatly indebted to. Tried and tired of going against the marriage, Seraphina finally succumbed and accepted the proposal to marry the Lord's son under a secret agreement which was between them, the future couple. This agreement unknown to her was a trap from her famous future husband to lure her into his cage and web where together, they revisited everything about their past life. There, she found out that she was not only the town's Belle but also a powerful woman who was bestowed with an incredible gift many fought and wished to acquire which unfortunately, she had misused for the wrong people then. Discovering the hidden dark secrets that were the cause of her death and downfall in her past life, and also about the very one person whom she trusted that was the cause of her death, she vowed to avenge everyone who had used her. But her biggest setback in accomplishing her goal was, she couldn't remember who and what her future husband was in her past life no matter how hard she tried. Without remembering him, she had no power to start her revenge. The only way and breakthrough at which she can remember him was to consummate their marriage which, sadly, was not an easy feat to fulfill. Left with the last option on her list, she chose to kill everyone from her past life including her husband-to-be. But how far could she go to attain her goal with her not-so-easy vampire husband so that fate won't be repeated? She was a determined lioness trapped in the web of a cunning vampire.