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The Dragon's Heart: Unspoken Passion

To the world, Princess Ilaria of Caelwyn is a bride of duty. To her heart, she is a woman desperately chasing the love of the husband who will not look her way. All she ever wanted was for him to care; for him to turn his gaze toward her with the same fervor she carried in her heart. No matter how many times he pushed her away, no matter how cold the silence between them became, she never gave up. Not once did she allow herself to see him as someone unworthy of her love. To her, he was always worth it. And when love at last took root, when it bloomed against every storm that tried to tear them apart; when two hearts finally found each other and dared to beat as one...fate, as cruel and merciless as it is, reminded them that there were forces even love could never conquer. --EXCERPT-- Levan pressed his lips to her temple, his lips trembling as though the kiss itself might shatter him. One hand cradled her face with the kind of gentleness he had never shown anyone, while the other threaded weakly through her hair, trying futilely to soothe the sobs wracking his wife's body. His breath break unevenly, his eyes were shut tight, as if by closing them he could pretend this moment would never come. As if the world might let them stay this way forever. As if the reality of it all could be discarded just so that they could live however they wanted. He let his mouth fall against her cheek and linger there, tasting the salt of her tears as though they were his own. He did not move for a long while...because if this sorrow was the final piece of her he was allowed to carry, he wanted to etch it into his very soul. He wanted to remember the way she shook in his arms. He wanted to remember the sound of her muffled cries. He wanted to remember the warmth of her skin pressed so desperately against him. He wanted to remember her as his wife; his beloved. "Live, my love," he whispered, his voice raw and breaking, the words choking out of him like a prayer he could barely force past his throat. He buried his face against her hair so she would not see the tears spilling freely down his cheeks. "Even if it's far from me…live." --×-- >> Tags: [soft comfort • fluff • slow-paced *very* • angst • sweet • romance • slow burn • comedy • fantasy] >> Here if you like SLOW BURN angsty romance. >> Main conflict starts wayyy later. >> Word count per chapter: 1.5k ~ 2.2k
yonanae · 133.7k Views

Douluo: Qian Renxue Reborn, I'm Her Younger Brother

I, Qian Renjue, have been reborn! Reborn inside Bibi Dong's womb on the Douluo Continent, becoming the twin brother of Qian Renxue. I am born with a love for laughter, possessing the power of warmth and salvation. As long as I spread great love, I can receive rewards. I obtained the Six-Winged Fallen Angel Martial Soul. But, strangely, my sister's killing intent is even greater, and her sword is sharper than mine. "Anyone who makes Jue lose his smile, I will take their life!" Reborn, Qian Renxue, now a doting sister, won't allow her brother to suffer the slightest harm. Letting her brother draw his sword is a failure on her part as a sister! "For Jue, even a holy angel can bathe in blood!" Qian Renxue declared. Until one day, Qian Renjue left Wuhun City and arrived at Heaven Dou City. Only then did he realize. His sister also seemed to know the plot! But even so. Qian Renxue still couldn't escape the schemes of the Asura God and the Sea God. Fortunately, Qian Renjue's spreading of great love was effective. Yu Xiaogang came to be a nuisance. Liu Erlong, consumed by lovesickness, drained his blood and marrow. "Ah Jue, this is the Golden Holy Dragon's origin, I've extracted it all!" Tang San and his father attacked. Xiao Wu, infatuated with her master, poured her heart out to Tang San. "Master, if I rip out Tang San's heart, can I get more rewards?" The bloodthirsty Ah Yin wrapped around Tang Hao's deceased wife. "Master, Tang Hao's blood smells awful, it's truly disgusting." The Asura and Sea Gods invaded. Bibi Dong, the Rakshasa God, who loved her son more than her life, soared into the sky. "Anyone who touches him must die! Even gods are not exempt!" Qian Renxue and Qian Renjue combined their swords, the two gods merged into one. They transformed into the Twelve-Winged Chaos Angel, the Overgod, and the God of Order! They purged the God Realm, restoring a clear sky to the continent!
UIGOD1 · 422.2k Views

Our Contract Engagement Ends Soon

The life of a manager is never easy, especially if the artists you are managing have a knack for getting into trouble with the media. Adding an unwanted husband to this mixture would surely bring nothing but chaos into her already hectic life Therefore, Demi, a pragmatic young lady, knew that rather than crying over her problems, it was better to find a quick solution. When a sudden marriage proposal landed on her lap, she knew that she had to do her best to avoid finding herself in a troublesome situation. Thankfully, the man chosen by the elders seemed to disagree with these arrangements just as much as she did. Contract marriages were quite common in their social circles so when Demi proposed a contract engagement instead, the man readily agreed. For two years now, they had pretended to be a loving pair while meeting their relatives yet could not stand each other when they were alone. The perfect couple aura around them was nothing but a calculated move, an act to please them. Now as the end of the contract comes closer, Demi was worried how her elders would react. Will they accept that her engagement was nothing but a sham? Will she be able to cope with the guilt that she had tricked her favorite elder? However, more than these thoughts, what worried her the most was the unexpected change in the man's behavior towards her and their engagement. "What if I say this engagement cannot end this way?" The man who had cornered her, whispered in her ear, sending shivers down her sensitive spine. Unsure of how to respond, Demi could only look into those dark eyes which were now staring right back at her. Why did he seem so reluctant to put an end to this pretense when he was the one who had personally drafted their contract in the first place? Will Demi be able to peacefully break off this engagement when the contract ends? Or will that man hold onto her so that she never escapes his clutches?
ObsidianOrbs · 66 Views