In order to send her brother and herself abroad, her mother sold her to a “wealthy old man” for 30 million. She thought that this “old man” couldn’t find a wife because he was old and ugly, and she felt uneasy for a long time.... more>>

It wasn’t until they officially met that she discovered that this man wasn’t old at all.

Not only was he not old, he also had a pen*s that made her want to die.

She was trained to take in the pen*s of that rich “old man” every day, but what she didn’t know was that there was a pair of fiery eyes that had been staring at her for a long time….

Things to note about this story from the Author:

Father and son x heroine 3P

The father is not a virg*n, the son is a virg*n and the heroine is a virg*n

The meat is heavy, there is a plot, but the story is more meat than plot.

Sweet text, HE (Happy Ending) <<less

Chaperil, the female lead of an R-rated, depraved, male-oriented novel. She was kidnapped, imprisoned, and severely punished every time she tried to escape.... more>>

“…Is it true? Did I really possess this place? This is totally…”

Awesome…!

Dear Almighty God, I’ve never believed in you, but thank you!

In fact, why was this situation of being caught and imprisoned by the crazy lead of the R-rated, depraved, male-oriented novel my heaven? Maybe this was some sort of community writing, virtual reality or whatever, but I’m abso-f*cking-lutely up for this!

But, well.

Wasn’t this a bit different from real life? What was more to say? Feed me, put me to bed, clean me up… I don’t have to earn money!

“What better heaven could there be other than this?!”

The male lead in this novel wants only two things from the female lead.

…One, to not leave the room.
..Two, to drink sweet-smelling tea every day.

Just keep doing those two things, and he wouldn’t put a hand on the female lead’s body. So, there was only one thing I could do…

“I don’t know.”

Just smile and repeat, ‘I don’t know’! <<less

World’s top professor, Shi Ning, had transmigrated and became a slacker. Learning God, Shi Ning expressed that she was going to stay away from her relatives’ fake sincerity, turn over a new leaf and make a fresh start.... more>>

Anyone who gets in her way can scram!

Shi Ning, let’s go fight!

Scram!

Shi Ning, let’s go play truant!

Scram!

Shi Ning, let’s drop out!

Scram!

Powerful and handsome future diplomat, Lu Shi An, when faced with the slacker who used to harass him, the youth who doesn’t understand love, expressed that this girl was so fierce and must be avoided at all costs!

Later: Lu Shi An regretted it so much he knelt down and chased after his wife.

Lend me strength, good wind, to soar up to the azure sky at last*.

Hot-blooded youth, hot-blooded battle, from school uniform to wedding dress, fighting side by side to become legends in the end.

She fought for the glory of the country and he fought for the dignity of the country.

*好风凭借力 送我上青云: A proverb; meaning to grab onto opportunities to advance forward <<less

Her system said that if she wants to get back her godhead, she has to fulfill the male lead’s wish. As a result, she started the long road of attacking the male lead. ... more>>

The young boy’s eyes were sad: “You can only like me alone.”

The sick prince’s eyes were faint: “You said you will stay with me for a lifetime.”

The evil phantom emperor: “Little Su Yan, come here, my dear.”

Su Yan felt tangled. She just wanted to find her own godhead, how did she get tangled up?

Seeing that the look of the man in front was wrong, she immediately changed her words. “Yes, yes, all for you, I like you the most!”

The man was covered in blood, and approached step by step, muttering: “You said, you will stay with me, and you will never leave.”

Su Yan coaxed: “Well, I listen to you, let’s wipe this blood first, don’t scare others?” <<less

The Princess as beautiful as a fairy, Amber.... more>>

Her husband, who lived as a mercenary, was essentially different from her in every way.

Due to a forced marriage, Amber fell into despair. Throughout the years of their marriage, she vehemently resented everything about her husband.

However, when he met his end trying to protect her and their unborn child, Amber was overwhelmed with regret and wished to turn back time…

The starting point of her regression happened to be the very first night of their wedding?

“You never once glanced at me throughout the wedding, I thought you were upset for becoming the wife of a lowlife.”

She was already like burnt ashes, yet he seemed like a fire spirit dancing above the ruins.

His embrace felt too scorching to bear, so Amber eventually averted her eyes.

• • • • • • •

It was only after meeting you that I realized I had a hole inside me. And I soon became delighted, knowing that you could fill that part of me.

But as I filled that part, I became greedier.

Ah, if only I were a bit more wicked,

I could have swallowed you whole. <<less

In the previous life, the First Rank Duke’s mansion collapsed and completely vanished. In this lifetime, Bai Qing Yan, the eldest legitimate daughter was reborn and she will never let the Bai family follow the same footsteps than in the previous life.... more>>

The son of the Bai family is already dead, so there is no place for the Bai family to stand in the capital ?

Xiao Rong Yan, a wealthy businessman from the Great Wei State, said: “For hundreds of years, the First Rank Duke’s Bai family of military lineage, never produced any waste, and the family’s daughters are no exception.

Later… the eldest miss of the Bai family was this generation’s goddess of war, legend had it that she had never been defeated.

The second miss of the Bai family was the resourceful matriarch at the newly appointed marquis of Zhongyong’s mansion.

The third miss of the Bai family is this world’s second richest merchant, a talent of the business world who can decide the rains and clouds.

Bai Qing Yan was grateful to Xiao Rong Yan for having helped her several times in the previous life, and then secretly sent him informations several times.

On a snowy night, they were blocked outside the city.

Xiao Rong Yan: Miss Bai saved Xiao Mou from fire and water again and again, is it that you admire Xiao Mou?

Bai Qing Yan said: Young Master Xiao misunderstood.

Xiao Rong Yan : Xiao Mou saved Miss Bai from fire and water again and again, can Miss Bai admire Xiao Mou?

Bai Qing Yan: … <<less

Gu Lingyun suddenly transmigrated into a vicious female supporting character in a harem battle novel. She appeared to be a favored concubine, but in reality, she was only cannon fodder. Gu Lingyun, who had read eight hundred harem battle novels in her previous life, was eager to try the harem fight and was preparing to show off her talents. However, she found that the plot seemed a little different.... more>>

Being falsely accused of pushing another concubine into the water.
Gu Lingyun hadn't made any move, and the concubine who fell into the water was thrown into the cold palace.

It was rumored that she had an affair with an imperial physician.
While she was still thinking of countermeasures, the imperial physician was thrown into prison.

Gu Lingyun: ...

Xiao Yuheng had acquired a miraculous power since he was a child and could hear other people's minds. He grew up as a perfunctory and hypocritical person; thus, he thought that his acting ability was already top-notch compared to other people. It was not until he met Gu Lingyun, who was a better actor than him. Gu Lingyun had tears in her eyes and looked very pitiful, but she couldn't suppress the excitement in her heart, "They actually framed me for drugging the dog emperor. Is the harem battle about to begin? Come on, I'm ready!"

Unexpectedly, Xiao Yuheng smiled slightly and whispered softly, "Ignoring my beloved concubine is really a crime worthy of death."
The 101st time Gu Lingyun prepared for the harem battle... failed again. <<less

She fell in love with her husband at first sight, whom she’d married out of convenience. One month after the wedding he left for the battlefield, and Evelyn gave birth to their child alone. But what she got in return… was crushing news that her brother had betrayed her husband!... more>>

As a result, her heartless father tried to get her to remarry someone else even before she could sign her marriage papers, but the man she would be married to was a cruel old man who’d mu*dered four of his wives.

So Evelyn offered her husband a deal in order for her and her baby to survive…

“I’ll let you sleep… Let’s make a deal.”

“I’m not sure what kind of deal it is, but I’ll accept it, for now.”

Ilya is looking for Evelyn to relieve his insomnia—the family’s curse.

Evelyn’s heart still skips a beat whenever she sees Ilya, despite being hurt many many times.

And as he spent more time with his wife the feeling of betrayal and hatred faded away…

Finally, spring found him, who lived his life in the frozen winter times.

“You won, Evelyn. Now I don’t care… whether I’m my brother’s replacement or something else.”

The love story of Ilya and Evelyn unfolds in a passionate narrative.

Can Evelyn indeed run away from a husband who belatedly found love? <<less

I’ve had enough of being transmigrated into books.... more>>

You would be tired of it too, especially if it was already your fourth time doing it. This time, I became the female lead’s villainous older sister.

‘Oh, I’m so sick of this.’

Yet again, I was sure this life wouldn’t be exciting either. I had led straightforward lives before, and then I died and moved on to the next.

But why was it that this iteration was a tad different?

‘Why can I use the abilities I had in my second transmigration?’

‘Why is the female lead bothering me so much?’

Alicia, this novel’s protagonist, was fated to have a poor, emaciated life. However, considering that she was this novel’s true heroine, I couldn’t just let her roll through the mud like this. I would do everything in my power to change her fate.

‘My younger sister, don’t become the female lead this time.’

To achieve my goal through a project hereby dubbed as the [Mob-Alicia Project], I’ve recruited the male lead’s older brother.

Cassion Carter.

He was the villain who was almost killed—no, was fated to be killed—by the male lead.

“If you want to live, promise me one thing.”

As if he was a wild beast that had been hunted and left to die alone, he breathed with incredible difficulty. I reached toward the poor man’s face and caressed his cheek, leaning down to whisper softly.

“If I save you…”

Lay down your own life on the line to protect my sister. <<less

“I was reincarnated as an extra in the novel ‘The Omega Saintess,’ which was a tr*shy novel.... more>>

And the novel ended with the death of the female lead. No, that’s what I thought.

The Saintess’ mark came to me.

And now, the one who was once an extra has become the Emperor’s exclusive Omega.

The Saintess’s mission and the desperate life as an Omega.

Is this why I was brought here…? To be used like this?

Is this why I was put into the body of a useless extra for all that time?!

‘Emperor!’

At that moment, a creepy aura overwhelmed me.

He will come. Surely, he will come, searching for the one to replace the deceased Saintess.

I didn’t want to live and die as a crazed Emperor’s plaything like the Saintess.

Without even thinking, I hid in a deep corner of some mountain.

“You were hiding quite well. Did you think I wouldn’t find you here?”

I hid so thoroughly, how did this man manage to find and approach me?

In the end, Liena was taken to the palace by the Emperor.

Afterward, not only did she have to accommodate him every night, but she also became the prey of other top-righteous Alphas… <<less

Xu Youyou’s a mama’s girl and the words she often said were, "My Mom said……"... more>>

Therefore, many people laughed at her for not being weaned. But Xu Youyou didn’t care and continued on her way, determined to be the best mama’s girl there was.

In high school, Xu Youyou was pressed against the wall by the school tyrant as he confessed his feelings.

Xu Youyou frowned and refused, "No, my mom said that the most important thing for a student is to study! Otherwise, you’ll become the scum of society in the future!"

Someone who has a single-digit score and hates studying: "……"

In college, a rich and handsome president wanted to keep Xu Youyou and offered her favorable conditions, but instead got a contemptuous look from her.

"My mom said there’s no such thing as getting something for nothing. If there is, there must be a conspiracy!"

The president who wanted to find a substitute for his white moonlight: "……"

5874 was a system whose mission was to change the miserable fate of the female protagonist, Xu Youyou, and bring her happiness. But, looking at the little bean who’s only three years old and in the terrible environment of the orphanage, the system decided to tell a lie, "Youyou, don’t be afraid, I’m your mom."

After fifteen years of diligent teaching, the system fell into a deep sleep due to insufficient energy.

When it woke up again and found Xu Youyou living in a beautiful villa with countless jewelry and beautiful clothes, the system was heartbroken. "Baby, how come you still—"

Xu Youyou was excited. "Mom! You finally woke up! You’re right! The best money in the world is from a lovestruck man!"

System: "……Did I say that?" <<less

“This is a contract marriage.” “Yes, thank you!” “…What?”... more>>

Avril, a daughter who was hailed as a prodigy when she was young, was bullied for being ‘incompetent.’ For being a villainess, she’d be married to a lustful old duke in the place of her stepsister…

However, what was waiting for her was a beautiful young man who was the exact opposite of the rumors. But of course, the way the surroundings treated Avril, whom they believed to be a villain, was unfortunate.

Nevertheless, Avril, who was too accustomed to being oppressed, remained calm. She obediently demonstrated her insensitivity and abilities as a ‘villainess’, and transformed her surroundings into her ally.

On the other hand, the duke quickly found out that Avril was neither incompetent nor villainous.

“Avril, who dared to refer to you as ‘incompetent’ and as a ‘villain’? …I won’t forgive them.” “Uhm, that’s…?”

This is a story about a heroine who lived at her own pace even if she was unloved by her family, and was cherished and happy in her newfound world. <<less

After her mother’s death, Asella was abused by her adoptive father. Even worse, she was forced to marry the man who killed her mother, the Grand Duke Calix Benvito.... more>>

Asella has constantly tried to escape from him in order to survive. However, all of her attempts have failed.

Calix wants to continue denying these unfamiliar feelings that started growing inside of him. Needless to say, he stops her attempts every time in order to keep her by his side.

“I have no intention of letting you go, so you should give up.”

In the whirlwind of conspiracy related to her mother’s death, the secrets that started to be unveiled, and the relationship between the two begins to change. <<less

Tong Xuelu had the nickname Queen of Green Tea. ... more>>

She was stunning in looks, has a shapely body, and had a lot of suitors, although she had never been in any serious relationships.

By the time she was done being a green tea and was about to be a nice person, her retribution had caught up to her!

She had transmigrated into a book. Into the 70s where materialistic goods were rare and she was a poor soul who was the fake daughter of a wealthy family!

Per the story, she would be face slapped by the real daughter who was rebirthed, be married to an old man who had once been married, and finally die from domestic violence.

Tong XueLu: ……I’d rather continue to be a green tea.

Raise three bosses of the future and be a salted fish such that all she had to do was to lay around and wait for things to be handed to her. [check]

Cheat her way into a government-run restaurant and have good food every day. [check]

Use her agility and wit to avoid being faceslapped by the real daughter. [check]

As far as an excellent green tea was concerned, she would be able to handle any scripts handed to her and still end up the winner.

***

Wen Rugui, a physicist, was young, handsome and had his entire life ahead of him. He had, however, let his research distracted him from starting a family.

All of his bosses were eyeing him to become part of their family.

Until one day.

Wen Rugui brought a charming girl into his research facility and with love in his eyes announced, “This is my fiancee. We are here to report our upcoming matrimony.”

His bosses: Shocked beyond words.

His female colleagues: All hearts are broken.

Tong XueLu: Sorry, all. My charm is but a passive skill. <<less

‘A cross-dressing duke in a BL novel who pretends to be an obsessive maniac.’... more>>

That was a perfect sentence to describe her.

* * *

Levin de Bervein was the lord of a prestigious duchy and a renowned swordmaster with outstanding looks. While seemingly perfect, he harbored a secret: he was actually a woman!

After falling into water unexpectedly, she met the eccentric princess.

“Sister, please become a fake obsessive maniac!”

Since they were inside this tragic BL novel, the princess wanted her to seduce the bottom male lead instead of the original story's obsessive maniac to prevent the world's destruction.

She followed the plan and seduced him, acting like an obsessive maniac.

However…

"Act like you love me. If you don't, I might just kill the person you love."

The bottom male lead, whom she manipulated and discarded, returned as the Emperor of a new empire.

"What do I need to do to have you? War? Massacre?"

The original 'Obsessive Maniac 1', the enemy empire's emperor, was truly insane.

"With just one kiss from you, I can dedicate everything I have. This heart, this empire."

The childhood friend whom she thought was innocent turned out to be the real 'Obsessive Maniac 2' from the original story.

For some reason, the obsessive maniacs from the story all come after her. <<less

“The person who succumbed to binge-watching until four in the morning, Su Li Mo, might just be the first.... more>>

Upon waking up, she found herself transformed into the Pure Consort of Emperor Qianlong’s harem. Not only was she 32 years old, but she also had an eight-year-old eldest son, a son barely two years old, and, oh, a new-born daughter who hadn’t even reached a month old yet. It’s utterly heart-breaking.

To make matters worse, historically, this Pure Consort only lived to be 47 years old! And her children suffered even more! Her second son passed away at the age of 47, her eldest son at 26, and her youngest daughter at 23…

Save me! Save me!”

“Emperor Qianlong lived to be 87 years old, and there were several concubines in his harem who managed to live past 70, with some even outliving Qianlong by an additional two years.

Upon calming down and carefully considering it, although the harem may be wicked, as long as one earnestly perseveres and takes good care of their health, perhaps one could still live to a ripe old age of 99… as a seasoned old salted fish.”

PS: Genuine Salted Fish Daily Life: What’s the Meaning of Palace Intrigue When Lying Flat and Living Until 99 Sounds so Blissful?

The entire harem is in turmoil, while only the female lead is leisurely lying flat, living a salted fish lifestyle, and eating melons.

As long as we survive, we’ll make it!

The goal: to live a peaceful life until old age, surrounded by descendants! <<less

I’m reincarnated into a tr*shy regret novel. My role is the villainess who secretly loves her husband, the male lead. The shallow wife whose only purpose is to hurt the female lead, a former s*ave.... more>>

“You’re not thinking straight, are you?”

I don’t want to be scorned by a cheating husband who says things like.

“I want a divorce.”

I decided to escape, and now I could start my own business, make a fortune, and live happily ever after.

But as I was living a comfortable life with my newly acquired wealth after the divorce, I heard news that my ex-husband abandoned the female lead.

Well, honestly, I guess it’s none of my business?

“Let’s get back together; it was my fault.”

No, what exactly is he doing?

***

There’s something off about the guy I picked up and used as a bodyguard. Is he really the second lead in this story?

“I heard about you. You said you were playing around with this guy and that guy.”

Well, those are the stories of the previous owner of this body, not mine…….

Well, no way. Is this the repertoire for going to the female lead after saying you were disappointed?

“Why? Are you disappointed and disgusted after hearing the rumors?”

However, he shook his head and rested his cheek on my palm.

“No. I’m just curious why you’re not playing with me….”

… … huh?

What is he talking about? <<less

Meril Klein, born to the renowned demon exorcist known as the 'Holy Saint,' was always hailed as the "Holy Saint's successor" and the "strongest of the next generation" since her childhood.... more>>

Growing up in this prestigious environment, Meril developed an arrogant and self-conceited personality. However, her first mission, facing a man-eating demon, shattered her illusions of power. She questioned herself, "Do I possess any strength at all?"

In the dire situation of facing off against the demon, Meril found a glimmer of hope in the demon's words: "I haven't killed anyone."

"If that's true, then I will prove your innocence!"

The realization that the demon hadn't committed a sin changed the course of their encounter. Initially just a ploy to delay the inevitable confrontation, this desperate declaration significantly altered Meril's destiny. <<less

One day after I endured the hellish days of being a nameless extra that was abandoned by my parents, the people who attacked the orphanage took me to the Imperial Palace.... more>>

“Every day, at least ten minutes or more hold the prince's hand, but on the days of classes, please hold at least twenty minutes."

Then a man called the Emperor suddenly sees me and asks me to hold the hand of a prince who would grow up as a cruel tyrant in the future.

I thought I would maintain a thorough business-like relationship with the Crown Prince in order to prevent the death of the tyrant who was struggling in war.

"Your Majesty, I will retire in 3 years"

**Crack**

The teacup in Cedric's hand shattered, unable to withstand the terrifying grip.

“Yes, Cie? I'm sorry, but I didn't hear that well."

It seems like this crazy tyrant has no intention of letting me go

"The doctor said that it was not enough to hold hands anymore."

What? It could happen, but why are you in my bed?

"He said that we should spend a night together."

Hey! Your Majesty, didn't the doctor say that I just need to hold your hand? <<less

After being killed, my next life is that of a rich family’s daughter who’s hated by the public!? Moreover, it’s several years in the future... more>> after I died, what’s with that? Besides, I don’t have any idea about the female lifestyle. I was a man, alright? I’m hesitant about living life in her place. But living like she would will only lead to ruin and I’m not into that. In that case, there shouldn’t be any problems with me living her life the way I want now, should there? Involving both the past and the present, the curtain rises for the chaotic struggles of the replaced young lady. <<less

The Pantheon Empire, where the beastmen govern humans.... more>>

A small human woman appeared before Duke Hadeon Lark, a red lion beastman that stood at the pinnacle of power.

A woman known in society for her promiscuous scandals, Elysia Pearlman.

She asked him to make her his mistress,

And offered a contract in exchange for her body’s secret.

“You… d*mn it, what the hell is this?”

“As you can see, my flesh has the power to arouse beastmen.”

Intrigued by the human woman that willingly walked into the lion’s den to be taken advantage of, Hadeon laid down his conditions.

***

“Swear to God right here that you won’t meet another man while you are my mistress.”

“A, alright.”

“No, that’s not right.”

Hadeon grinned as he handed Elysia the veil he was holding.

“Make a formal oath to God. Before my eyes. We just happened to be in a church, after all.”

“M, make an oath?”

The sound of the old pews creaking echoed in the church.

“I, Elysia Pearlman.”

“…I, Elysia Pearlman…”

“Take the man whom God has paired me with, Hadeon Lark, as my unlawful paramour from this day forth.”

“Take the man God has paired… What?”

Before Elysia could protest, a low and powerful voice rang through the empty chapel.

“I, Elysia Pearlman, take the man whom God has paired me with, Hadeon Lark, as my unlawful paramour from this day forth, to unconditionally weep regardless of his mood, in sickness and in health, for richer and for poorer, till death does us apart, and still belong to him even in death, to which I swear before God.” <<less

I became a maid in a book, and the family I served died after three years. Others who possessed people who ran wild were killed one after another by the protagonist and the villain no matter what.... more>>

In order to survive, I became the dog of the villain and longed for the day to escape, but…

“Do you want to run away from me like that? If you cut off your feet, I’ll allow you to crawl out of here.”

Stunned, I looked at him.

No, let’s think positively. It’s a great opportunity to just give two feet to that madman and run away. <<less

A small child turned to face a cold faced handsome man and asked a few questions.... more>>

"My mother is dead. Did you kill her? She said she would only die in my father's hands. So are you my father?"

Wu Hanyu fell silent for a moment before he answered, "I didn't kill her."

The little child, named Wu Li, nodded with disappointment. She thought she could finally meet her father for once.

She had never met her father, but her mother said that her father was the most handsome man in the world.

So when she saw this handsome man, she thought he was her father. What a pity he was not.

However, he took her with him to his own sect and dumped her on some random disciple to take care of her.

The chosen disciple: ???

Wu Hanyu, the sect leader of the Nanya Clan, decided to take in a little child as his first disciple after 300 hundred years of cultivating!

Is the child a relative or something? But who knew that the little dumpling started to develop into a little beauty several years later?

Cultivation Master x Disciple (Father and Daughter) <<less

The little snow fairy Tan Mo was about to complete her transformation into a human when she was picked away and reincarnated as the Tan family’s beloved daughter. Only then did she realize that she had become the tragic cannon fodder who died a miserable death after serving as her green tea cousin’s stepping stone for marrying We Keli, and whose life she had once seen before in her master’s mortal world mirror. ... more>>

Her parents seemingly aged overnight, and her three older brothers all suffered ignominy after their attempts to seek revenge for her. Yet with her here in this life, nobody should even think about harming her family! Tan Mo: Wanna play green tea with me? I’ll give you a taste of master level green tea art today!

Reporter: Young Master Wei, what do you admire the most about your wife?

Wei Zhiqian: She’s kind, cute, pure-hearted, and unpretentious.

Reporter: Director Tan, your new work has been praised as a masterpiece. How did you create such an amazing script?

Older brother Tan: There’s nothing of the sort. Truthfully, I didn’t write the script. It’s just that the true author is too low key to reveal her true identity.

Reporter: Lord Tan, your new song has come out and immediately became the number one hit single on the charts. The lyrics are ingenious.

Second brother Tan: You flatter me. The person who came up with the lyrics is someone very important to me. Without her, the song wouldn’t have been successful. Yet she’s too low key to reveal her identity.

Reporter: Artist Tan, your painting was sold at a ten-figure price as soon as it hit the market. Where did the inspiration come from?

Third brother Tan: It’s all thanks to her.

Reporter: ......

Oldest brother Tan, second brother Tan, third brother Tan: Our younger sister had always helped us without asking for anything in return.

Wei Zhiqian: Without my protection, she would be ruthlessly bullied by those pretentious and innocent-looking Machiavellians.

Everyone: Pfft! Who is the one bullying who! <<less

The Emperor told her not to expect love, but the Empress loved him enough to push away her father, who planned a rebellion to protect him.... more>>

The Emperor promised to protect the Empress, but unable to bear a child and being the daughter of a rebel, the Empress eventually requested to abdicate herself.

"I loved you, Your Majesty" Speaking of love for the first and last time, the Empress departed from the Emperor's side, unaware of what the last night with him left her.

* * *

"If you had run away from me, you should have lived well, not in this state."

Leonard had an expression she had never seen before. Tenere stared blankly, not even thinking to tidy her disheveled hair.

"Why…"

Her voice faltered and didn't continue till the end. A cold gaze swept over her and the child. Unable to withstand that gaze for long, Tenere lowered her head.

As the sight of blood dripping from the tip of the sword caught her eye, her arms holding the child involuntarily tensed.

"The Empress's position has been vacant for too long."

A large hand enveloped Tenere's cheek. It felt like a thumping heartbeat in the place where the warm heat touched.

"To me, you are my only Empress." <<less