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Glitched Goddess: My Skills are maxed out
Read my new book - Becoming an Accidental God in a New World ____ Kana was just an ordinary, introverted girl—quiet, withdrawn, and bullied for her "unusual" sexual preferences. Rejected by those around her, she took refuge in online games, hoping to find acceptance in a world where names and faces didn’t matter. But even there, judgment found her. When her party discovered her secret, the harassment returned—only now, it followed her into the one place she thought was safe. Broken and exhausted, Kana decides to quit the game… and give up on life entirely. Just as she’s about to end everything, a strange message flashes on her screen: “Would you like to live the life you’ve always dreamed of?” It sounds like a scam. But with nothing left to lose, Kana accepts. Moments later, she awakens in a body she doesn’t recognize, in a world she’s never seen— A place of magic, adventure, and powerful women drawn to her for reasons she can’t yet understand. More than anything, this is a world that offers Kana what she thought she’d lost forever: A second chance in a world with people that accept her for who she is. ___ A lot of yuri. -
The Bride Widow
4.13
_ _ _ MXFXF relationship. Please read the note _______ She was married to a wealthy alpha when she was 20. She was forced to live as a widow at the age of 21 despite her husband being alive and well. Anabella lived her life suppressing her emotions and what she felt, all for the sake of her family. Her parents sold her off to secure a future for their Alpha son, while the family she got married into was not ready to accept her. Her husband hated her, his gaze searching for someone else among the crowd. And her son-in-law sought the image of his mother in someone else, not giving her a chance even to get close. Life was not...great. So, Anabella decided to end it all and run away. If she were going to live as a widow, despite her marriage, then she would make the best of it and ensure that she would not have to repress herself. After all, even if she was married, Anabella was not marked. And for some, that was enough reason to accept and welcome her to her new life. ...... MXFXF relationship. Female alphas are futas, so come in expecting that It will have yuri and a lot of R18 content. You have been warned beforehand -
MY SUGAR MUMMY IS A BEAUTIFUL VAMPIRE
4.14
This is an R18 book with just the right amount of Romance that will make you love love! ...... Blake Shelton's life takes an unexpected turn when he lands a job at Shelley Technologies. His boss, Rose Shelley, not only proves to be a powerful, formidable leader but also an intriguing figure. As Blake becomes accustomed to his new lifestyle, Rose's acts of generosity grow more extravagant, leaving him puzzled about the hidden motives behind her lavish gifts. Blake enjoys the luxurious life for a while until a huge curve ball gets thrown at him, when he discovers that Rose is more than just a successful CEO – she's a possessive, domineering vampire. Now caught between the dazzling allure of luxury and the mystery of Rose's true nature, Blake navigates a world where wealth and the supernatural collide. Ultimately, he begins to question the price of the life he's come to enjoy. "From now on Blake, you belong to me alone," ******* Disclaimer please : This cover isn’t mine, picked it up from Pinterest and can’t find the artist! Would gladly drop it if owner steps up. *Further information* For those wondering, there will be ….. LEMONS - YES SMUT - YES NTR - Disgusting! (No NTR!!!) Gore - Yes Dark - Yes!! Chapter uploads will be regular but the counts can go higher if your support increases as well! This is my first work and also my WSA ENTRY!! PLEASE give it a chance and be easy on me, lol. I’ll be dropping a discord link in the first chapter comment. Do well to join up! Thanks for the support! DISCORD : https://discord.gg/Gz9DJdmCFz -
I Got Married to a Yandere Queen
4.57
(Alternative title: I Can Cut Through Anything) ... After dying from overwork, Riven is reincarnated into a war-torn world where holy power and arcane magic clash for dominance. Born into poverty and orphaned at twelve, he survives with his younger sister by scavenging weapons from the corpses of fallen soldiers. That is, until he finds a gravely wounded woman in front of his house. Moved by a strange sense of compassion, Riven saves her life—unaware that she is the infamous Mad Queen, a ruthless monarch who slaughtered her entire royal bloodline. In return for his kindness, she teaches him how to wield a sword—an art that awakens a terrifying power within him: the ability to cut through anything. But power comes at a cost. Her gaze shifts from gratitude to obsession. And now, bound by a twisted marriage to a queen whose love is as dangerous as her blade, Riven must decide: will he run from her... or embrace the madness she offers? --- Author's Note Hi everyone, I’m a new author here. To be honest, I got tired of the same old harem tropes—stories where the male lead collects girls like trophies without any real emotional depth. So I decided to write something different. This is a dark fantasy romance centered around one woman only: a yandere queen whose love is as dangerous as her power. Yes, the story contains R-rated scenes—expect some heat. But it’s not just about that. This novel will dive into: Deep character development, The twisted yet intimate relationship between Riven and the Queen. Royal politics and war, And Riven’s journey to become the strongest swordsman in the world. As a beginner, I genuinely welcome any feedback, comments, or even low ratings. Whether you give me five stars or just one, it’ll help me improve and I truly appreciate it. Thank you for reading. I hope you enjoy the madness. -
The President's Lover is a Fighter
4.8
[COMPLETED] "Andy, I love you so much." The man said while taking a breather after a long kiss. Andrea closed her eyes and held his face giving him small kisses before answering. "I love you too." "Babe, I know I said I'd wait till we get married, but… - " "Shhh…" She interrupted him and teasingly bit her lip before smiling. She gave him another set of kisses before finally adding, "I never asked you to wait… I want you too…" *** "Andy, tell me about your family? What have you been up to before we met?" Andrea's head was leaning against his torso thinking of what to say to him. She was suddenly silent and began sorting through a pile of secrets in her head, trying to decide where to start. She then turned to the side and hugged him tightly. "Andy?" "Sometimes, I wonder if I am that really important to you." *** BANG! BANG! Lu Fang closed his eyes anticipating pain to follow but as he opened his eyelids, he felt nothing. “Andy! Andy!” He screamed at the top of his lungs when he realized it was Andrea and not him who received the bullets and fell off the cliff. **** Inside a private facility, a woman woke up from a coma and the first thing she did was to call her sister. “I want you to arrange a marriage for me. Marry me off to the CEO of Lu-Wei Enterprises, Lu Fang.” **** Andrea Li was heartbroken and left her foster family. Since then, she commissioned herself as a bodyguard, hoping to forget her failed relationship while preserving her combative skills. By accident, she met Lu Fang, the CEO of Lu-Wei Enterprises, and the same man she was meant to protect. In order to keep him safe, she got caught in a pretended relationship until both their feelings turned real. As they got closer to the truth behind his assassination attempts, Lu Fang and his family speculated on Andrea’s identity. What secrets does Andrea have? Will Lu Fang Accept her dark past? I hope you stay with me on this romantic journey as we unravel the mysteries of Andrea’s life and put Lu Fang’s love to the test. *** WARNING: This novel contains content of a very adult nature. If you are easily offended or are under the age of 18, you may opt to skip this. *** I have three covers, the animated one is mine, made with love while the picture is from yanalya of freepick.com, and one is a licensed photo I bought. Join me on my server: https://discord.gg/mGDZ6aH IG: https://www.instagram.com/authorlilhyz/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/LiLhyzwithlove -
Reborn for Revenge: Find her Fated Alpha
5
[Mature Content | R-18+] "You deserve to die." "How lowly of you to think you could ever belong with us." "A slut like you could never be my Luna." Amelia Everleigh was mocked for existing, condemned for loving, and betrayed for her loyalty. Born a prodigy in the prestigious Healers’ family of the West, she gave up diamonds for stones, power for love—and it destroyed her. Her healing formations could mend any wound but the one carved deep in her heart. She died unloved, discarded, broken. But the heavens heard her final vow: revenge. Now reborn just days before her marriage, Amelia refuses to be a pawn again. She’ll rewrite fate—even if it means stepping into the darkness. But fate isn’t so easy to tame. This time, two powerful men stand in her way—and in her heart. The Alpha King who once died for her... and the mysterious stranger who claims her soul. On her eighteenth birthday, both stake their claim—and neither is willing to let go. --- "You swore loyalty. Prove it—with your love, and your body." —The Alpha King, before crashing his lips against her throat and pushing her onto the bed. "You saved my life. Now this body is yours. And I take care of what’s mine." —The mysterious man, as he seals his promise with a possessive kiss. --- Torn between loyalty and desire, past and present, Amelia must decide: Will she choose one of them, or will the truth lurking beneath their devotion shatter her all over again? WSA 2025 Entry – Add to Library & Support! -
Priceless Slave (BL)
"Your name is Kai. Not 1508. Remember that." "Yes, Master." He was born weak and sickly, his left leg crippled from years of beatings. Slave 1508 consideres as nothing more than a worthless thing. In the shadows of Omino Village, women are forced to breed, and children are raised only to be sold. Mercy does not exist for the useless. At eighteen, when the time came for him to be sold at the market, Kai was rejected again and again. No one wanted him. So, was this his fate? To be taken down? Then he arrived. Sylas, a prince with a gentle heart bought Kai. He gave the slave a name, and touched him as though he were fragile. "You're not a slave anymore. You are worth the world to me." Kai doesn’t understand kindness. He only knows how to serve. But Sylas’s warmth is intoxicating, a tenderness that Kai has never known nor believed possible. Yet beside the prince, new trials await. The world beyond Omino is far more dangerous than the barbaric life he left behind. The prince’s love sparks jealousy, and jealousy can kill. How will he survive? Note: you can find many others walk this world: a vampire bound to a royal knight, a witch who dares to love a vampire, a wizard tempted by a demon, and a ruthless pack of werewolves. *** Warnings!! This story contains dark themes, slavery, physical/emotional trauma, mature content (18+), and power imbalance. Reader discretion is advised. -
And Accidental Night With Her Professor
4.74
Warning!! R18 This story contains strong language and mature physical scenes; it is strongly advisable for 18+ readers. Rhea has exactly one month left to live. Even after she discovered this gruesome news, she plans to live her remaining life on her terms. To not relinquish on her situation, not in self pity or anything else. So she chose one final reckless night to feel alive, different, something anything before it all comes crashing down on her. But the next morning she never expected to wake up in silk sheets, naked and sore, in the arms of a man who seemed too powerful, too perfect… and far too weirdly obsessed with her. She tries to run. She gives a fake name. A fake school. She wants to forget that creepy experience. But she doesn't know what was in store for her. He walked back into her life, her classroom. As her professor. Her one-night stand. The very man she tried to escape from. And with the gaze in his eyes, she came to realise, this man is not ever going to let her go. Through him Rhea came to find out, she was going to die soon and that she was curse to die at every 25th birthday of every life she had lived. So our questions are: Who is this man? Why is he chasing after her? What will she do with him everywhere around her? And what will she do when she discovers who he is? And who she really is. And it's worth the wait. -
Marked by the Alpha Boss [BL]
Steam clung to the mirror, fogging up the glass as Seo-jun braced both hands on the sink, trembling. Sweat slicked his skin, the room spinning with heat not caused by the shower. His body was betraying him—again. He didn’t hear the door open until Min-jae’s voice sliced through the haze. Min-jae: "You’re not answering me. What the hell’s going on with you, Seo-jun?" Seo-jun flinched. Seo-jun: "I—I said I’m fine. Just let me—" Min-jae: "Bullshit." He grabbed the fogged-up glass door and yanked it open, eyes narrowing as his gaze fell on Seo-jun’s flushed face, his shaking legs, the way his towel clung too tightly to damp skin. Min-jae: "You’re burning up. Are you out of blockers?" Before Seo-jun could answer, a heavier presence entered the room behind Min-jae. Do-hyun: "…Seo-jun?" His tone was low, more careful, but there was tension in it—something dangerous. Seo-jun tried to straighten, failed. He clutched the sink harder. Seo-jun: "D-Don’t come closer. I can’t… I can’t think—" Do-hyun’s eyes darkened instantly. Do-hyun: "Shit. He’s in heat." Min-jae: (voice like steel) "And we’re both in rut." Seo-jun’s breath hitched. His scent was thick in the air now—sweet, addictive, like something forbidden. Seo-jun: "Leave. Please—just leave. Before I—" Do-hyun: (stepping closer, voice rough and low) "You think we’re just gonna walk out and leave you like this? When you can barely stand? When your body’s screaming for us?" Min-jae: "You should’ve told us." Seo-jun: (softly, voice breaking) "I didn’t want you to see me like this…" Do-hyun: "We’ve already seen you on your knees in the boardroom, pretty boy." He smirked, eyes hungry. "You think this is worse?" Min-jae: (stepping in, firm grip closing around Seo-jun’s wrist) "Stop pretending. You’re ours." Seo-jun’s lips parted, a shiver wrecking through him as he whispered: Seo-jun: "Min-jae…" Do-hyun: "Tell us to stop. Right now. Say it, and we will." Silence. Just Seo-jun’s shallow, ragged breaths. The soft, desperate sound of a whimper tore from his throat as he squeezed his eyes shut. Seo-jun: "…I can’t." Min-jae: (leaning in, his breath against Seo-jun’s neck) "Good. Then let us take care of you." Do-hyun: "Together." He closed the distance, his hand slipping behind Seo-jun’s neck, grounding him. The towel fell to the floor with a soft, wet sound. Two bodies closed in, all heat and need. Seo-jun gasped as Do-hyun’s mouth found his collarbone while Min-jae pressed against his back, a low growl rumbling in his throat. Min-jae: "We’ll make you feel so good, baby. You won’t even remember the pain." Do-hyun: "Just focus on us. Let it all go." The last thing Seo-jun thought before everything blurred into heat and surrender was how wrong it should be… and how right it felt to finally fall apart in their arms. -
Reborn as a villain:Claim the omega, Kiss the beta, Kill the dukes
I died. A former loan shark with nothing but scars and regrets. Then I woke up in the middle of a BL novel—inside the body of a minor villain fated to die for daring to touch a rare, pregnant male omega. So I did what any sane person would do: I ran. Far from the dukes. Far from the plot. Far from trouble. Then the omega literally fell into my arms. Sunshine-sweet, stupidly pretty, very pregnant... and followed by four of the most dangerous alphas in the kingdom. Now I’m protecting him. And his beta best friend? Cold, calm, clearly hates me... and somehow looks hotter every time he glares. One rare omega. One repressed beta. Four furious dukes. This wasn’t in the script—but neither was falling in love. Twice. NB: Love triangle, eventually turns into poly relationship. Alpha- Beta- Omega relationship. SMUT scenes, viewer discretion is advised. -
Help! the four Alpha's are obsessed with me.
[WARNING: MATURED CONTENT] No rape!!! In a world where male omegas were regarded as abomination, why female's breed were adored. Male omagas are said to be weak creatures—breeding mates, an Insult to masculinity. Lower beings meant to be bought and sold, nobodies destined to kneel, obey, and be claimed. But I won’t let that be my fate. I won’t let a bunch of horny alphas declare my future, and I will never be anyone’s pet. If only I had known how delusional I was back then… ******* Disowned and thrown out of his wealthy home for refusing to marry the woman his father chose, he thought nothing could get worse. But he never expected to cross paths with the most dreadful Mafia boss in the city. And he certainly never expected to end up in his house—dragged there for some seductively wicked and strange reason. Most of all, he never imagined waking up in the bed of the deadly demon himself—the ruthless leader of the Mafia organization. While struggling to protect his identity and the lifelong secrets he carried, he unavoidably crossed paths with four more alphas. A playful college student, who was always horny and refuses to let him go. The second was cold, serious, and work-minded billionaire tycoon, dashing and too clingy for his liking. And the only one who seemed normal… his bodyguard_ a stoic looking man couldn’t keep his hands off his lap—and worse, his middle. last but not the least an innocent, young man, with a terminal disease_ who showed him the other side of the world. That evil and revenge isn't always the answer. “Oh f**k… why are all these men obsessed with me?!” Tags: Dark Romance · Mafia · Threesome (MMM) · Foursome (MMMM) . Psychological Drama · Betrayal · Lust to Love · Power Struggle · Family Secrets · Found Family · Strong MC · Emotionally Complex Protagonist · Explicit Erotica · Slow Burn · Revenge · Toxic Obsession · Redemption -
The Fox And The Last Dragon
In a city where magic hides in plain sight, one snarky fox spirit ends up soul-bound to the last dragon on Earth. Kane is a struggling spirit investigator with more sarcasm than self-preservation. After a run-in with a rogue monster nearly kills him, he's saved by a brooding black dragon—who also happens to be a billionaire tech CEO. Unfortunately, fox karmic law is clear: a life saved is a life owed. Now Kane is magically bound to repay the debt… with his entire existence. Neither of them is thrilled about it. Thrown into an unwilling partnership, the fox and the dragon must navigate magical mishaps, ancient grudges, and an escalating supernatural mystery threatening the city. With tensions flaring and feelings they both refuse to name, their lives are about to get a lot more complicated. Expect: - Overprotective CEO dragon who definitely doesn’t have feelings - Snarky fox spirit who bites back (literally) - Reluctant soulmates and slow-burn tension - Forced proximity and domestic banter - Cozy slice-of-life moments between chaos - High-stakes urban fantasy action - Mysteries and crime solving - Steamy smut -
SILVER-HEART
4.69
[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] She’s his destiny, He has come to claim it, She’s a Fairy, He has come to have her, Her emotions have run dry and he wears a mask, He has never experienced love for he knew only the cold walls of Knowledge, she has come to melt those walls. ~ Raised as an outcast, Ava's life takes a perilous turn when she's auctioned off, her worst fears realized as she faces the prospect of becoming a mere possession. Yet, fate has other plans as the Fox god claims her for a price beyond measure. With emotions as elusive as the mask he wears, he's never known love, only the icy grip of Knowledge. As they embark on a journey of discovery, Ava and the Fox god must confront their deepest fears and unravel the mysteries of their intertwined destinies. Will love triumph over darkness, or will the shadows of the past tear them apart? ----- Cover is mine -
Adult Industry System
[Warning: Mature content/R18] Jack Morris lived for desire. As a notorious stripper in an exclusive women-only nightclub, he indulged in secret affairs and forbidden pleasures — especially with married women. But his thrill-seeking life ended the moment he got caught with the wrong wife. Death wasn’t the end. Reborn as Druski Hart, Jack awakens with a mysterious system known as S.E.X ONLINE — a twisted program that feeds on lust and rewards him with real money, influence, and intoxicating power for every sinful act he commits. ------------------------ [Welcome to S.E.X ONLINE, host] [Name: Druski Hart] [Age: 24] [Level: 0] [Body count: 0] [scenes: 0] [Rank: 0] ------------------------- What begins as a dream turns into an obsession. With every woman conquered, every porn scene shot, and every desire fulfilled, Druski climbs higher — turning sex into wealth and wealth into dominance. Druski must build his own Adult Empire — one seduction at a time — before the cost of his desires consumes him completely. ----------------------------- Additional tags ✓Smut/R18 ✓Harem ✓Game elements|Stats|Quests ✓Smart MC ------------------------- (Release schedule) 2 chapters per day https://discord.gg/Q5yNMy3HQ -
Whispers of Lust in the Countryside
[Warning 18+ Hentai Novel] After his parents move overseas for work, Haruto, a 19-year-old boy, is sent to live with his grandfather in a quiet rural village of Japan. Far away from the city’s noise, he expects a boring, lonely life surrounded by rice fields and temples. But the countryside holds secrets—behind the modest smiles of the villagers are girls who burn with unspoken desire. From the widow next door who bathes naked by the river, to the shy schoolgirl working at the family inn, to the shrine maiden with a hidden craving for cock—Haruto’s arrival stirs a wave of lust in this quiet place. Soon, he finds himself entangled in nights of steamy encounters, sucking and licking pussy under the moonlight, feeling warm tits pressed against him, getting blowjobs in hidden barns, and filling tight, dripping cunts with his cock until they overflow. For Haruto, the countryside isn’t peaceful at all—it’s a paradise of naked bodies, moans echoing through the fields, and endless forbidden pleasure. -
The temptation of my brother-in-law
4.9
✿ mass release on 1st, 15th, and 30th of every month ✿ Alicia Fonell thought marriage would save her—but life with Travis Blackwood is nothing but bruises, betrayal, and silence. Trapped in a family built on greed and lies, she has only one goal: escape. Then Malachi Blackwood returns. Her husband’s older brother. Dark, dangerous, and untouchable. He swore he’d never come back to Silver Lake, but secrets and revenge drag him home. The closer Alicia gets to him, the harder it becomes to resist. Forbidden touches. Stolen glances. A temptation she knows could destroy them both. Trigger / Content Warning This story contains a morally grey male lead whose choices, actions, and desires are not always healthy or “right.” Malachi is obsessive, controlling, and dangerously possessive. If you’re looking for a gentle love story, this may not be for you. But if you crave intensity, forbidden passion, and a hero who walks the line between love and ruin—welcome. -
My Childhood Bully is a Mafia Boss
4.92
Ivy had a perfect life thanks to her wealthy parents, until she became the victim of bullying by Aidan - a boy who despised her for her privilege. Ten years later, Ivy is the CEO of her father's company and seemingly has it all. But when she is kidnapped by The Red Vipers, a notorious Mafia organization, she discovers that the boss is none other than her childhood bully, Aidan Blackwood. Forced into becoming his mistress, Ivy must navigate her conflicting emotions towards Aidan as they both struggle with their past traumas and unexpected feelings for each other. Will Ivy hate Aidan forever, or will she give in to the twisted love they share? -
I Got an Affection System in a Medieval Apocalypse!
After dying in a modern zombie apocalypse, Judas Iscariot awakens in a medieval world suffering through another end of days. Reborn as an ordinary farmer, he’s soon forced by circumstance to marry three women — an elf, a wolf girl, and a human. To his astonishment, he awakens a mysterious power. [You have awakened the Affection System.] Through this system, his strength grows as he wins the hearts of others. As Judas learns to wield his newfound powers and earns the affection of his wives and the people around him, the buried pasts of his three wives begin to unfold — each secret darker and more dangerous than the last. -
Shades of Blue (Omegaverse BL)
Blue Kent, also known as Ice King, is a Dominant Omega who despises Alphas. But for his new book, he needs an Alpha whom he can use as a model for his main character. Luckily for Blue, an Extremely Dominant Alpha, Winter Dumont, comes into his life and offers to be used as a model for his book character. This offer isn’t made without personal interest. Winter is a scumbag who likes conquering Omegas with fierce personalities. Blue just happens to be an Omega who fits perfectly into Winter’s ideal prey. With Winter relentlessly chasing Blue, will he be able to withstand temptation due to his hatred for Alphas or will Winter’s eccentric personality change his views about Alphas? To know, tune in to the chaotic story of this gloomy x sunshine duo. -
TYRANT BILLIONAIRE'S SECRETARY
4.4
I, Eli Marks, was the illegitimate son of Gregory Marks the President of the Marks & Wills Foundation in Utah. Two years ago, I was saved by Utah Billionaire and Chairman Armand James of Armand Inc., as my father Gregory Marks whipped me for being disobedient at a VIP lounge in Salt Lake City: Hampton Inn. The two were born nemesis and never saw eye to eye as the two companies had competed for a decade. Two years later, Pa sent my profile to Chairman Armand's office after they advertised for an open position of a secretary for the Chairman without my knowledge. Pa insisted that I had to ensure that I was hired or else he would continue to brutally abuse me and make my mother suffer. If I were hired, I would become a spy for Pa, giving him all the trade secrets and dirt for Armand Inc. At the end of the interview, Chairman Armand announced that I had been hired. Hired by a Tyrant boss who controlled everything around him from his company to his family had even set rules around him making him the most feared and ruthless person in Utah. Armad had risen from the gutter and made my name for myself by leading the largest company in Utah and becoming the first bachelor billionaire to ever exist. The chemistry between us grew and our relationship developed so fast. But we both carried the burden from our past as the demons kept haunting us and pulling us apart. Will Armand ever forgive me when he finds out that I am a spy sent by Pa, to Infiltrate and get the dirt on Armand Inc.? Will the feelings we have for each other survive all the treachery of the corporate world? _______________________________________________________________________________________________ EXCERPT “Stop” I raised my hands in defense to keep the distance between Chairman Armand and me. “That my dear Eli Marks, is a vocabulary that does not exist in my life “He smirked down at me as he moved closer and pressed his body to mine. My hands ended up pressed on his chest as my eyes flashed in anger. I swallowed hard as I felt the sizzling chemistry that brewed between us rise and my bottom lip trembled as a result. “You are just proving to me what everyone in Utah says about you “I muttered through gritted teeth hoping my crude words would push him away and make him stop advancements. “Pray tell, what do they say about me, sweet Eli?” He drawled as his head lowered further and his lips were only inches away as our breaths tangled with each other and the scent of wine mingled between us. “That you, Armand James, are a Tyrant. “I blurted out. “Thank you for the compliment, Eli Marks “He smirked at me and my eyes widened at the realization that he was unfazed by my words, and in the next instant his lips brushed with mine and that is how we sealed our fate.
