Mesmer Valentine is a textbook genius who aims to become part of the Heroes of the World—an esteemed group of individuals gifted with supernatural powers to protect humanity from invasive threats. But one fateful day, Mesmer is forced to confront the razor-sharp consequences of wielding truth as her only weapon, resulting in her being thrown straight down to the Demonic Realm. To survive and become stronger, she needs all of the opportunities she can get! This includes providing all sort of quirky and degenerate services to these demonic villains of humanity. - GL Netori Yuri/Futa Harem Power-Progression Adventure!

In a dystopian future where Vampires emerged from the shadows in order to stop humanity from becoming extinct, a young woman with a dark past meets a charismatic stranger. As time goes by Private Love Aikawa of military Unit 4-7, finds that she may not be as human as she first thought. Battling rogue vampires, mutated creatures and her own past, Love works to unravel the mysteries behind the secretive Helsing unit, and tries to become the bridge between humans and vampires in a world filled with discrimination. This novel starts intentionally slow through the exposition and the early world and character building, BUT everything kicks into gear after the turning point in the latter half of Volume 1, and especially Volume 2, where the tone of the novel shifts. So, I hope you stick with it and enjoy the wild ride! I also added some song recommendations along the way to listen to whilst you read certain chapters, I hope this helps boost the experience. Public Spotify playlist titles (all under the name LouLou): TLAR - Book 1 TLAR - Book 2 TLAR - Book 3 TLAR - A Fire in Their Wake This is rated 'No one under 17 permitted' for (very) mature themes, including drug use, SA, LGBTQ+ discrimination, very frequent strong language, violence etc. Please note that no storyline is chosen for shallow shock value, and most are taken from personal experience, and hopefully handled with the care, respect and sensitivity they deserve. Disclaimers are added against any chapter that may cause distress. Tip Jar + updates and some extra content: https://ko-fi.com/loulou2 The majority of Volume 1, in a different order and edited as a full novel is available free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Loulou2

NEW. MASS UPDATE check out my other novels too!! *** Everyone thought Grant was a broke, useless son-in-law living off his wife’s family. They mocked him. Humiliated him. Treated him like trash. But they were wrong. Behind that quiet smile is a man with unimaginable power… the wealthy young master of the prominent Morgan family. Grant was never the leech they thought he was. He was simply repaying a debt to Daisy’s father—three years of marriage and silent protection. Yet the James family never saw his worth and instead made his life unbearable in every possible way. Daisy James never loved her husband. She pitied him at best… until she started to see the man behind the mask. The way he protected her when no one else would. The quiet strength in his eyes. The secrets he carried alone. Now Daisy’s heart is betraying her. She’s falling for the man everyone calls useless, only to discover he’s the most dangerous man of all. During his time in the James family, Grant uncovers a buried secret tied to his past, one that could destroy everything he’s vowed to protect. And when Grant’s true identity is revealed, Daisy will have to decide: stand by the man she’s only just begun to love… or watch the James family’s darkest secrets consume them both.

​"Seven years ago, they didn't just kill a man. They buried a god." ​Li Chen was the "shame" of Asia’s wealthiest family—an illegitimate son born to a commoner, treated as a footstool by his half-brothers and a mistake by his father. On a stormy night at North Harbor, they finally "corrected" that mistake. Betrayed, shot, and shackled to a cinderblock, Li Chen sank into the abyss. ​But the ocean didn't want him. And the shadows claimed him. ​Now, seven years later, a phantom has emerged. He is the founder of the Void Consortium, a nameless entity that moves global markets with a single keystroke. He has returned to the city that spat him out, not as a son seeking a seat at the table, but as the owner of the entire room. ​One by one, he will strip his enemies of everything: their stocks, their reputations, their sanity. ​The first rule of the Void? For Li Chen to win, everyone else must lose. ​In the midst of his cold-blooded war, he crosses paths with Su Lin, a girl from his past who is drowning under a mountain of debt created by his own family. She is the only light in a city of neon and ice. He will save her—but first, he will use her to burn his father's empire to the ground. ​He isn't just a billionaire. He is the creditor of the world.

Estania Laville and Gale Cartania are fated mates that could never be and their plight begins with one; Estania Laville’s engagement and two; the curse that separates them. Waking up in a new body, Estania Laville now known as Marina Chase is reborn as the third princess of Alvonia but when she notices traces of people from her past life, Estania Laville has just one question; “Is Gale Cartania reborn as well?”

Content Warning: Contains mature themes that may be unsuitable for underaged readers. Excerpt Ragnar finally looked up. His eyes roamed her face, then dropped lower and lingered just a second too long. “Careful, princess. Keep taunting me like that and I’ll start thinking you like our nightly sparring.” “And if I did?” Her voice was soft now. Almost playful. “Would you stop pretending that you don't like it when I challenge you?” He rose from his seat slowly until he stood toe to toe with her. “Tell me something, Circe.” She tilted her chin up. “What?” “If I kissed you right now… Would you slap me, stab me, or kiss me back?” Her breath hitched. “That depends.” “On?” “How good the kiss is.” A pause. Something hummed between them, something neither of them dared name. Ragnar’s gaze dropped to her mouth. “Do you want me to find out?” She smiled, slow and wicked. “Make it worth the risk.” **** She was forced to marry the man who led the attack on her people. After her father is murdered, Circe is forced to leave her home and become a prisoner of the enemy. When she is taken to the enemy territory, she expects to be tortured physically in every way imaginable. But what she hadn't expected was for the vampire king to offer her up as a bride to his illegitimate son, the very same man that had her people slaughtered. It was a fate worse than torture. With her little brother's life on the line and with nowhere to run, Circe is forced to succumb to her fate. Right then she vowed in the name of her dead father to bring her husband to his knees. She would have her revenge, even if it meant destroying herself in the process. From the first time Prince Ragnar laid eyes on Circe, he knew she was going to be trouble. But trouble had never looked so intriguing. She was a puzzle he couldn't solve and that fact only drew him closer. Like a moth to a flame, she threatened to consume him. She would be his very own demise. Circe's presence in Lamora awoke something sinister, a malicious entity roaming the lands. From dusk till dawn, the streets of Lamora becomes engulfed in a strange fog and from within the voice of a woman can be heard. Anyone who wanders out at night when the fog comes, vanishes seemingly without a trace. Never to be found again. what happens when Circe's brother becomes a victim of this evil presence? What happens when Circe has no other choice but to team up with her husband, who she despises, in order to find the truth behind the disappearances and the evil magic plaguing their lands.

Originally from the slums, Adam was chosen as a candidate for an experiment to ignite the Spark - an entity that gives superpowers. However, he failed and was thrown into the Dead Lands - the place the world became after the fall of the Last Star, beginning a new era for mankind, dangerous and unexpected. He faced against monsters and dangerous anomalies, sometimes creating artifacts - the miracle of this world. Killing his first monster in deadly combat, Adam became a Phantom - one who could evolve, endlessly moving toward power. Follow Adam on his journey, from fighting monsters and exploring Dead Lands to endless evolution!

『Radiants』 Immortal zombies that evolve by absorbing sunlight and eating humans. ———— "The sun became the source of all evil and daytime became impossiblity for the new man." — First Altered ————- Earth underwent a great change called the Third Evolution. Four suns rose and three moons lingered. The Omnibus system, an unknown entity integrated with reality pulling humans into the Osympic Trial. If they can survive they would gain incredible abilities and Talents. Billions of humans, animals, ghosts and supernatural beings failed the Test, turning them into mindless demonic creatures called Radiants. Under the sun, Radiants regenerate endlessly, evolve rapidly, and become truly immortal. Daytime ceased to be safe and darkness became haven. During his Awakening Trial, Vogue awakened into this world with the Infinite Regeneration System. While others struggle to survive in this terrifying world, trying not to make any mistake that could lead to their death, Vogue tried his best to make as many mistake as possible! Will the Omnibus System allow this anomaly to exist in its world or erase him before he becomes a threat? Follow Levi’s path to invincibility. [Extra Tag: Sadist, evolution, battle-royal, game, regenerative zombies, cosmic horror, pure-intense-action, non-consensual, non-human, gory, dark, sociopathic, consensual sex, teasing, naive female lead, cold female lead, hare…] ———————————————- Currently, there is a schedule for 20 chapters a week, 25 on a good week. [Pizza Gift= Name as side characters] [Massage Chair = Relic/Artefact Of Gifter’s Choosing & Name.] [Magic castle gift= Bloodline, Name, Items, & s*x scene with any character(no r*pe)] Support (WEEKLY): 1. Top 5 Ranking in Power Stones = 5 extra chapters! 2. Top 10 Ranking in Power Stones = 4 extra chapters! 3. Top 20 Ranking in Power Stones = 3 extra chapters! Surpass 50 Golden Tickets (Cumulative) = 1 extra chapters! ___________________________ [A/N: zero AI was used in any chapter of this book. Taking you back to the old days of pure human-written fiction. Enjoy this madness!] —————————————- [Extra Tag: Sadist, evolution, battle-royal, game, regenerative zombies, cosmic horror, pure-intense-action, non-consensual, non-human, gory, dark, sociopathic, consensual sex, teasing, naive female lead, cold female lead, hare…] [A/N: The protagonist will grow overwhelmingly powerful, not instantly, but inevitably.]

Kuroha is reborn in the world of Uma Musume, where the greatest racetracks double as school stadiums and legends are made under stadium lights. He’s late to the party: superstar Oguri Cap has already moved up to the prestigious Tracen Central Academy, and future icon Tokai Teio hasn’t arrived yet. Kuroha is stuck coaching in the sticks—until he recruits raw talent Fujimasa March and starts steamrolling the local circuit. With smart training, brutal discipline, and a chip on his shoulder, Kuroha sets his sights on the only stage that matters: The Top!

Evan Cole logged in expecting escape. The world that answered did not allow logging out. There were rules. He just wasn’t told what they were. No tutorials. No second lives. No guarantee that survival meant safety. Survival demands more than strength. It demands observation, restraint, and the discipline to endure pressure without losing himself. What began as confusion became adaptation. Evan survives by observing patterns and refusing to surrender his judgment to fear or convenience. Evan is not chosen. He is not destined. He is not the strongest. He is simply trying to survive. The world around him is structured, layered, and indifferent. Power exists. So do consequences. The world does not wait for one person to grow. He thought he was escaping his life. Instead, he stepped into something far larger than he understood. In Eidolon Realms, growth is earned. Mistakes leave marks. And survival is only the beginning. WHAT TO EXPECT - -A survival-to-progression story with real consequences -A balance of action, mystery, training, and slice-of-life -A protagonist who grows through choices, not luck -A world that moves even when the main character sleeps -Slow-burn character relationships and development -Slow-burn romance. No harem. -No rushed arcs. When Evan trains, researches, or makes a mistake, you will see it unfold. WHAT NOT TO EXPECT- -Instant power-ups or “explosive stat gains” -Generic OP protagonist without consequences -A world that revolves around one person only -Mindless grind without emotional depth -Unrealistic power leaps that ignore cost -Cheap villain stereotypes One Chapter Daily!!

I don’t have a hero complex. I don’t intend to remain humble either. All I am is a Fan, of the grandeur that is Sumatra. This world has everything necessary to charm your inner child: Mountains that roll around like worms, seas that curl up like flowers, and majestic beasts that thunder your breath away. I’ve reincarnated many times on Sumatra, to protect it from external invasions while rejoicing its beauty. This time is no different. However, the current enemy is someone who has outscaled the power system. Hence, I will Regress Seven Times in an attempt to defeat the enemy. Why only seven, you ask? Because that’s all this Fan can hope to endure. Regressions come with risks and inclining baggage, after all.

Genichi gets isekai’d after a highway accident—and finds out his soul has shattered into countless versions of himself across different anime worlds. His “cheat” is grimly simple: if he kills another-world Genichi, he inherits everything that version had—powers, skills, memories, the lot. Which raises one question when a dying “him” gets delivered right to his door: Is this really a power-up… or just collecting his other selves’ life insurance?

In a world ruled by Levels and Classes, Hanan was born a 'Level 0'—a biological defect. Shunned by society and left for dead in the dark alleys of the Gray Zone, he awakens a forbidden power: The Infinite Evolution System. While others are stuck with fixed stats, Hanan can evolve every cell of his body. Every kill, every injury, and every struggle makes him stronger. The world called him a zero, but he will show them that evolution has no limit

What becomes of your desires when your greatest wish is granted? Cadlen was living his usual day-to-day life when he found himself in a seemingly endless space, with some weird disembodied voice telling him he's dead! Fortunately for him, he's been given a chance—the opportunity to reincarnate with a power of his choice! Wielding a power spurred from countless hours of daydreaming, how will he navigate his new life and the obstacles the world has to throw at him? --- Also posted on Royal Road. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/556107

Han Soorin thought landing the job of a lifetime—makeup artist for LUMEN, the hottest K-pop boy band in the world—would be her dream come true. Billboards, music shows, sold-out arenas… and her ultimate bias, Jung Haejin, standing just a breath away. But reality? A nightmare wrapped in designer clothes. Haejin, the flawless leader adored by millions, is nothing like the angelic idol Gleams worship. Offstage he’s cold, sharp-tongued, and impossible to please. The first words he throws at Soorin? A sneer at her “lack of manners” and a warning she won’t survive a week. Yet every day backstage pulls her deeper into their chaotic world—glittering stages, vicious rumors, obsessive fans, and the suffocating pressure of perfection. She sees the cracks in Haejin’s mask, the loneliness behind the spotlight… and against her better judgment, her hatred begins to blur into something far more dangerous. When a scandal threatens to destroy them both, Soorin must decide: walk away from the idol she swore to hate, or risk everything to stand by the man she never expected to possibly... love? ✨✨✨✨✨ [Chapter: 5-20 Update Daily] [Update schedule: 10+ comments or 2 reviews=1 Bonus chapter]

My Breakup Story With My Bestfriend Sometimes the person you trust the most becomes the one who hurts you the deepest. This is an emotional story about friendship, love, misunderstandings, and heartbreak. Two best friends share beautiful memories… until one mistake changes everything. Will they find their way back to each other - or is some love meant to be lost forever? If you enjoy real emotions, soft romance, and painful goodbyes, this story is for you. ✨ New chapters coming soon. Please add to library and support my journey.

I’ve always been invisible. Just another face in the crowd. The kind of guy who gets overlooked, dismissed, and forgotten. And she? The woman I’ve always had a crush on? She doesn’t even know I exist. To her, I’m just the guy who picks up her coffee at the café, the guy who runs errands, the guy who’s nowhere near her league. But then, everything changed. One day, out of nowhere, I’m granted a system. A tool that promises to transform my life. [Ding! New Mission: Seduce and Conquer a MILF – Reward: $10,000 + Charisma Skill Unlock] A MILF? I had no idea what I was getting into. But when I started, it was clear: the game wasn’t just about women. It was about power. The system gave me everything I needed to start my ascent: confidence, charm, skills, and soon, I was stepping into the world of the rich, the influential, the women I once only dreamed about. With every conquest, I get closer to something bigger: wealth, status, connections. Each MILF I win over not only elevates my life but also unlocks new opportunities, new tasks, and new challenges. [Ding! New Mission: Win Over the Wealthiest MILF in Town – Target: A CEO of a Multi-Billion Dollar Corporation] The rewards are insane. The women? Gorgeous, powerful, and oh so willing. But the deeper I dive, the more I realize the stakes. The wealthier the MILF, the more dangerous the game. I’ll use my new skills to rise higher, becoming a man of influence and power. A force that can’t be ignored. From one conquest to the next, I’ll build my empire of women and riches. Money, women, power- nothing will stand in my way. Not even the world that once looked down on me. [Ding! New Mission: Secure an Elite Position in a Fortune 500 Company – Reward: Unlock Elite Social Status + Advanced Influence Abilities] They thought I was a nobody. Now, I’m the man they’ll never be able to forget.

Amid the steam of the industrial revolution, mysteries surge beneath the surface. Cults and secret societies seek the extraordinary in the shadows, while hidden gods gaze upon humanity from the heavens. Forbidden knowledge, sacrificial rituals, and forgotten histories—mystery is everywhere. Dorothy, unexpectedly transported to this increasingly bizarre world, discovers that to survive and move forward, she must adhere to one principle: Knowledge is power. And forbidden knowledge? That’s an even greater power! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Real Author: 天使末日 Tian Shi Mo Ri

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A horrible car crash occurred, causing both your parents to be taken from you. Several years pass, and you've been taken in by several different relatives until, finally, your aunt graciously takes you in. However, you had to leave America and fly all the way to Japan. Since arriving, you had not once seen your cousin Kagome, who is the same age as you. Nothing about the things you're told was adding up, which only made you more suspicious. Read on to find out how twisted your fate really becomes when Naraku twists you into his webs of lies.

Kaiden Valcrest buried the killer he used to be the day he found something worth living for. Seven years of silence. A wife. A daughter. A life that almost felt real. Then they took her. Now the man kingdoms once feared as The Silent Shadow walks again armed with an ancient ring holding the sealed souls of seven kings, crossing a world drowning in war and drought, leaving nothing standing between him and the people he loves. Some doors, once opened, don't close.

Yuan Fang transmigrates into the body of Fang Yuan, reborn on Qing Mao Mountain. Sharing a single body, the two consciousnesses navigate the treacherous world of Gu Masters, uncovering rare Gu worms, cultivating primeval essence, and refining powerful legacies such as the spring autumn cicada and the wine worm. With dual awareness and centuries of insight, they outmaneuver rivals, exploit village politics, and methodically amass strength, embarking on a calculated and unrelenting path toward immortality in a world where only cunning and power determine survival.

Justin White loves mythical creatures, and he knows a lot about them. But he knows what people are thinking when he talks about them. They can't hide their pity or laughter. All he wants is to find people and a place that will appreciate his passion as he does. When he walks into an abandoned bookstore in search of a book on mythical creatures, he is catapulted into a new and mysterious world where he comes face to face with creatures he thought existed only in books. In a land where myth meets reality and magic is as common as paper, will Justin have the courage to not only save a kingdom, but also the princess who will one day rule? Or will he just go back to his life of reading books in the stacks?

I will dominate all Goddesses and Familias with my clones.

The heavens do not bleed; they burn. When the King of the Skies lost his heart to the earth, his grief shattered the mortal realm. But he did not seek a replacement, he sought a vessel. With a roar of thunder, he reached down and pressed a silver brand into the skin of a newborn babe, a mark that would pulse with a fevered heat as she grew, a constant, aching reminder that her body was never truly her own. For years, she lived as a ghost, an untouchable prize for a God who had not yet come to collect. She was an outcast in a village that feared the storm in her blood, unaware that the mark on her waist was a bridge between her skin and his divine hunger. But the Sky is not the only power that watches her. While the King waited in the heights for his harvest of fire, another voice whispered secrets of bone and blood into her ear. While the world threw stones, she learned the language of the roots and the hidden, thrumming rhythm of her own desire. Now, the child of the storm has grown. She carries the emerald mercy of a healer in her palms and the violet wrath of a God in her veins. She has stepped out of the cage of her childhood and into a realm where her presence is a spark in a room full of powder. She was born to be a sacrifice. She was raised to be a bride. But as the silver mark on her skin begins to burn with a new, predatory intensity, she realizes the King doesn't just want her soul. He wants the woman she has become. The King is watching. His patience is fraying. And the lightning is coming.

Other name: I Got A Harem Of Yandere Cosplayers Makoto just wants simple things: decent WiFi for his gacha games, cash for instant noodles, and occasional stress relief. After scraping together his savings for a happy ending at a sketchy massage parlor, he discovered his masseuse was Yuna, his gacha-obsessed little stepsister with an expensive cosplay hobby. Before he could process what was happening, his wallet became her personal piggy bank, and his life spiraled into sexual blackmail and cosplay roleplay sessions while desperately hiding everything from their mom. Things got worse when two more girls joined the chaos. Mika, Yuna's supposedly sweet best friend, revealed herself. Then Ayane, his nerdy classmate who used to just borrow his ecchi anime, launched a hostile takeover of his already messy love life. His bedroom went from a shame cave to a battlefield, as all three girls started fighting over who gets to be "Main Wife." Now Makoto's just a fat, perverted pig-dog surviving on instant noodles while three beautiful, terrifying women control his life. His bank account sits at zero, his dignity left town months ago, and his libido keeps making terrible decisions. Looking at the wreckage, he can't figure out how things got so complicated, or why some sick part of him actually loves every minute of it. [Sexual Content Warning] All characters are 18+ and above (otherwise, how can they have credit cards to spend on gacha lol) and have no blood relationship to others. All the sexual acts mentioned are fully consensual and legal. Gerne: Vanilla, Harem, Cosplay Sex, Roleplay, Consensual NonCon, Soft SM, Dirty Talk, Public... NO NTR. === Please review, comment, add to collection, and give power stones if you enjoy my works - 50 collections: 1 bonus chapter - 50 power stones: 1 bonus chapter - 10 review or 10 comments: 1 bonus chapter

Traveling through time and space to become the protagonist of the Ninja World, Uzumaki Xin activated the heaven-defying enlightenment system, he can create everything from scratch, make miracles with one snap of his finger, change the destiny of anyone he sees, and most importantly is he can create the most powerful family that no one ever sees or hear. This is the story of the rise of a fallen family from ash and taking revenge on those who betrayed them. "Will of Fire?" "I will show you what fire is." "The Will of Uzumaki, Bankai: Ryūjin Jakka!" ............. For More advance Chapter Please Visit > https://www.patreon.com/Apple695

In a world where power demands payment, no gift comes without a cost. This is the foundation of the Eternal Pledge: in order to gain something, something of equal value must be surrendered. Comes Eli, a young man who has to navigate through the world after being accused of a heinous that he never committed.

In the year 1522 two months after Luffy come out of the sea, a sleeping giant is discovered accidentally by Robin. With his awakening, everything that he prepared start to appear one by one, the diary he use to have back then start to appear everywhere and the thousand years of history is finally reveal. But with the thing he change in the distant past, everything in the future change. The Seven Archon The God Seed The Twelve Mystic Weapon The Library of Heaven's Path Every strange thing start to appear, all hidden monster start to awake, the True Divine Throne finally appear. With the appearance of the Transmigrate Person, huge change happen in the Pirate World, is it good or bad? No one can answer, but the great change will bring huge opportunity to anyone who are fated.

BOOK TWO OF THE HAMILTON SERIES WARNING: A Regency Era novel. Adult content with detailed smut…Read at you own risk⚠️⛔️ Genre: Historical Romance / Smut / Enemies-to-Lovers / Mystery / Comedy [Book Two of the Hamilton Series. Can be read as a standalone, but better enjoyed after Lady Ines’ Scandalous Hobby.] To the world, Duke Rowan Hamilton is the perfect gentleman. But in the bedroom, he is a man possessed. Rowan Hamilton has it all: a Ducal title, the face of a fallen angel, and a smile that makes debutantes faint. He is the "Golden Duke"—charming, responsible, and utterly adored by society. But it’s all a lie. Beneath the coats and polite manners, Rowan is a man haunted by a ghost. For three years, he has remained faithful to the memory of a masked woman who stole a kiss, bested him at a game of chance, and vanished into the night. He doesn't want any one as his wife; he wants her. When his domineering aunt tires of his bachelorhood, she hires London’s most notorious underground matchmaker to force the issue. Enter Miss Delaney Kingsley. She is sharp-tongued, infuriatingly competent, and entirely unimpressed by his title. Her mission? To drag Rowan to the altar with the season’s "Diamond," Lady Celine, within three months to collect the juicy payment Rowan’s aunt had to offer. Rowan intends to fire the meddlesome woman. But when Delaney looks at him with those hazel, intelligent eyes and orders him around like a young lad, he feels the first spark of life he’s felt in years. He decides to play her game. He will let her "coach" him on how to woo a lady. He will let her teach him how to dance, how to flirt, and how to seduce. But he has no intention of using those lessons on Lady Celine. "You were hired to find me a Duchess, Miss Kingsley. But the only person I want in my duchy and in my bed... is you." As the lessons turn into forbidden nights and the bickering turns into scorching passion, Rowan begins to suspect that his matchmaker is hiding a secret of her own. She moves like a shadow, handles a rifle like a soldier, and tastes exactly like the ghost he’s been hunting for three years. What to Expect: * The Golden Retriever Duke: Who turns into a possessive Alpha behind closed doors. * The Matchmaker Trope: She’s trying to marry him off; he’s trying to take her clothes off. * High Heat: Slow burn that explodes into intense smut. * Competence Kink: He falls harder every time she bosses him around. * Cameos: Featuring the chaotic domestic life of Duchess Ines and Duke Carcel (and their baby Harry!). Excerpt: "Your Grace, please focus," Delaney snapped, adjusting his cravat with efficient, gloved hands. "Lady Celine is waiting in the ballroom. You must look at her as if she is the only woman in the world." Rowan caught her wrist, stopping her movements. He stepped into her space, backing her against the heavy oak door of the study, his "Golden Boy" mask slipping to reveal the hunger beneath. "And how, exactly, does one do that, Miss Kingsley?" he whispered, his voice rough. "Show me." "I—I cannot show you, I am merely the coach—" "Then teach me," he growled, lowering his head until his lips brushed the sensitive skin of her neck. "Teach me how to pretend I am not burning alive every time you walk into a room."