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My thoughts turn to my parents and how upset they're going to be. They'll be angry and devastated and entirely consumed with the mystery surrounding my disappearance. My mom will never get over this. It's going to crush her, and that alone makes my chest feel like it's caving in.
Star-Crossed Legacy
Urban · emme_z
"I'll do it," Rory offers, and when she turns to smack Luciano, he catches her arm and pulls her into a kiss.
Star-Crossed Legacy
Urban · emme_z
My brother Luciano and his wife Rory are expecting their first baby. That would be enough to make this occasion one of truly epic proportions for the Ricca family, but that's not all. Rory's sister Raya, who happens to be married to my cousin Dex, is also expecting.
Star-Crossed Legacy
Urban · emme_z
Now I've been left with no other choice but to try to undo the evil shit my family is responsible for. I've spent most of the past four years secretly plotting the downfall of Ivan's pride and joy, but it feels like every step forward is always met with ten steps back.
Star-Crossed Legacy
Urban · emme_z
Maxi's expression grew troubled. She feared that Ulyseon would dramatically exaggerate what happened in his report. If she was not careful, it could cause Riftan's chronic ailment to flare up again.
Under the Oak Tree
Fantasy · Suji Kim
Sidina furrowed her brow. "But why was it even after you?"
Under the Oak Tree
Fantasy · Suji Kim
"Make way for the knights of the First Order!" Arkin's voice boomed, cutting through the tense air.
Indebted Lady to a Heartless Gentleman
Fantasy · MerrySweet
Everything began with the ominous return of all of Lanark's falcons without any of the falconers—a sight unseen and unheard of before. And then, in a sudden burst of urgency, the sky was illuminated with emergency flares, casting a stark contrast to the tranquil land below.
Indebted Lady to a Heartless Gentleman
Fantasy · MerrySweet
"What nonsense!" The Archduchess feigned innocence, trying to mask her true intentions. "Now shush and wait here until he comes inside. You don't want him to know that we are after him, now do you?"
Indebted Lady to a Heartless Gentleman
Fantasy · MerrySweet
Maxi soon noticed the absence of the young, silvery-blond knight who always shadowed him. His name was Vinther, if she recalled correctly. The loss of someone she had unconsciously become accustomed to seeing around weighed on her heart. He was not the only one missing; most of the knights who had accompanied the mages to the Pamela Plateau had fallen.
Under the Oak Tree
Fantasy · Suji Kim
The returning campaign party numbered less than ten thousand. Maxi's expression darkened as she stood on a castle turret, surveying the mass of soldiers in the field. Excluding those who had deserted on the way to the Lexos Mountains, the campaign had cost at least five thousand lives.
Under the Oak Tree
Fantasy · Suji Kim
It was as if her sister was flaunting her distinguished heritage, reminding everyone that she was the woman with the most prestigious lineage in the Roviden Continent.
Under the Oak Tree
Fantasy · Suji Kim
"What about the Oracle's prophecy? Do you think... Could Egon be the King destined to protect you?" Larissa's eyes shimmered, as they always did when the topic arose.
Indebted Lady to a Heartless Gentleman
Fantasy · MerrySweet
He had long since concluded that Egon hadn't entered Adela's room through the door. There was something otherworldly about the von Conradies, the way they survived as a boy and an infant in the forest that night. He remained silent for a moment, absorbing Egon's words.
Indebted Lady to a Heartless Gentleman
Fantasy · MerrySweet
"Stay right where you are!" She exclaimed, motioning for the two with her hands. "The Lady and I will step out for a private word of our own," Sasha declared, draping her own cloak over Adela to conceal her hair.
Indebted Lady to a Heartless Gentleman
Fantasy · MerrySweet
Kaiser closed his eyes, his jaw tightening once, then twice, his face continuing to contort with a mix of conflicting emotions.
Indebted Lady to a Heartless Gentleman
Fantasy · MerrySweet
"You shall do no such thing," came the Archduke's discontented voice from outside.
Indebted Lady to a Heartless Gentleman
Fantasy · MerrySweet
"I can't believe he's gone," Adela whispered, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. "And to think we lived our lives under constant espionage, only to have it end like this."
Indebted Lady to a Heartless Gentleman
Fantasy · MerrySweet
She smiled fondly, her eyes sparkling with memories. "He was my first love, Alphonso. I enrolled in Latora when I heard he was attending. I trust Kaiser fully."
Indebted Lady to a Heartless Gentleman
Fantasy · MerrySweet
LadySadieK
"Yeah. Well, she hasn't moved or eaten anything in three days. I finally just threw her under a cold shower to shock her out of it, but all she's doing is closing her eyes and covering her ears like a damn lunatic. Maybe if I leave her in there, it will wake her up and make her take this seriously."
Star-Crossed Legacy
Urban · emme_z