Chapter 42: Careful Smiles and Crooked Intentions
“Livia,” I said while slipping out of Noah’s arms as I stood and smoothed out my robe, “get my shield and axe.”
She didn’t even blink. “Would you like them outside the door or in the room?”
“Out...
2025-06-17 13:42:25 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 41: A Future Called Lyra
That night, once the laughter had faded and the mask he showed everyone but me fell off, Noah showed exactly who was in control when no one else was watching. He led with the authority he claimed only surfaced on the battlefield, and I let h...
2025-06-16 19:35:55 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 40: A Choker and a Lesson
After the remaining staff of the jewelry store regained consciousness, some still groaning from their falls, they quickly lowered themselves into deep bows before us.
“We deeply apologize for our disrespectful demeanor, your graces!...
2025-06-16 14:43:07 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 39: They Fainted… Really?
The smile wouldn't leave my face as we walked down the street. The cold air was no big deal with our furs. A rush of adrenaline from everything going perfectly warmed me up better than anything else.
I looked up at Noah, still smili...
2025-06-14 23:56:45 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 38: The Price of Arrogance
I had Kellan and Bors stand down for now, as they would create an atmosphere where no one would fall into my trap.
As much as I loved having my towering murder machines, two nearly seven-foot-tall guards standing at either side of a ...
2025-06-14 14:14:16 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 37: Elegance in Disguise
The first place that caught my eye was a clothing store between two stone buildings; its storefront had many beautiful pieces on display.
It was much different than the grit and loud noises of the streets.
But what really drew me...
2025-06-13 20:03:26 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 36: Fifteen Seconds of Mercy
Most of us were having a lovely time in the name of justice, but the others?
They were locked in a life-and-death brawl for a chance to crawl out of this place alive. Of course I never planned on letting any of them leave. Why woul...
2025-06-13 12:50:38 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 35: Her Theater of Judgment
Noah reached my position in exactly three minutes; it was like his life depended on it. I didn’t even hear his footsteps.
One moment the air beside me was still, and the next it shimmered with a force I knew all too well. There he...
2025-06-12 16:56:43 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 34: What Power Must Protect
As the gates to the Archduchy opened up, I stepped into the bustling streets of the northern capital; a breeze brushed against my face. Livia followed closely behind with my axe and shield moving in perfect sync, making sure no unwanted a...
2025-06-12 07:24:51 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 33: Where Change Took Root
Noah’s arms were still wrapped around me, his touch gentle but firm. My whole body still felt heavy from the revelation earlier, like I had stumbled into some sacred truth I wasn’t supposed to know.
Something suddenly dawned on m...
2025-06-11 14:19:19 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 32: Inheriting Her Light
The night’s weight settled on me the moment our chamber doors closed. I collapsed face-first onto the bed with a dramatic groan, sinking into the soft velvet like it owed me for my performance.
I wasn’t sure if it was the pressure,...
2025-06-10 15:41:16 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 31: Bend the Knee or Break
Before any of the prideful nobles could open their mouths, I lifted a single finger, stopping them cold.
“Oh… before you start,” I said sweetly, tilting my head with a sly smile. “Let’s make one thing very clear.”
I...
2025-06-09 15:56:56 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 30: Kiss the Blade
A few days later, every noble in the North gathered inside the towering halls of the archduke’s castle, from the distant mountain lords to the coastal trade barons.
This was the heart of his fortress, the stronghold that had protected the ...
2025-06-08 11:31:42 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 29: Let the Guilty Tremble
I looked down at the pale-faced maids and pulled out a notebook that Livia had given me earlier. She had found even more information on our targets since this morning.
My hand reached to the sky while holding the evidence of their cr...
2025-06-07 11:53:57 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 28: Don’t Threaten the Archduke’s Heart
The silence laced with tension that lingered throughout the hall was quite enjoyable. Watching them squirm as that loudmouth was thrown out as if her title meant next to nothing in front of the duchess’s whims.
I l...
2025-06-06 12:22:46 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 27: Uncivilized and Unbothered
The grand tour came first, with Noah at the helm, of course.
It felt like walking through a cathedral made of stone and frost. Every roof for as far as you could see was painted white by snow. The walls were high, and the ceiling...
2025-06-05 16:56:53 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 26: Welcome to the North
"I really started enjoying the peaceful rhythm of our journey, waking up to snowy landscapes, stopping whenever I wanted, and teasing Noah if boredom hit. Honestly, it was kind of boring most of the time, but not in a bad way."
But sad...
2025-06-05 07:17:03 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 25: The Morning After, Bound for the North
The moment I tried to step out of bed, my legs just gave out completely. Like a marionette whose strings had been cut.
I let out a surprised yelp as I fell, only to be instantly caught by two strong arms. Noah had mov...
2025-06-04 08:23:42 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 24: The Truth between Us
A silence grew between us, but at the same time I had a heavy heart. My head was still resting against Noah’s chest, his heartbeat steady beneath my cheek, thoughts swirling faster than I could hold them in.
I had to tell him, I thou...
2025-06-04 07:15:49 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 23: The Day My Name Changed
So… the day had finally arrived. I haven’t made it a habit in this new life to wake up early, but today I was excited and couldn’t sleep.
It’s my wedding day! Supposedly the biggest wedding the capital has ever seen and it w...
2025-06-04 06:40:52 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 22: Karma Is a Lady in Silk
Everyone in the room was silent as we watched Evelyn cry, yell, and scream herself into a state where she was reduced to a whimper. Her once-perfect hair hung like wet straw, her cheeks blotchy and streaked with tears.
The drama of ...
2025-06-03 16:57:14 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 21: This Is What You’re Worth
“Give me one good reason.” I said with a flat voice.
After an uncomfortable silence for everyone in the room but probably me, one of them finally spoke.
“We’re still your family, Seraphina. Regardless of the past, ...
2025-06-01 12:03:12 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 20: Soft Words Won’t Save You
After another perfect day filled with Noah, laughter, fountains, food, and kisses. I practically floated into my room with a smile so wide it almost hurt.
My maid, Livia, was already there, waiting patiently as always, standing ...
2025-06-01 11:32:57 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 19: Noah’s Greatest Weakness
I didn’t know how long I had been asleep, but when I finally stirred once again, Noah was still there holding me like I was made of porcelain. Arms wrapped around my shoulders, his chin resting lightly against my forehead.
Sinc...
2025-06-01 11:04:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 18: He’s Obsessive, Dangerous… and Completely Mine
Later that night, I found myself in Noah’s study, a place that had somehow become my sanctuary as much as his.
He worked quietly at his desk, head tilted as he reviewed papers with that usually perfect p...
2025-06-01 10:42:31 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 17: You Don’t Threaten My Life and Walk Away
The Crown Prince was already inside when we entered the sitting room. He was lounging casually as if this were his own home.
He sat with one leg draped over the other, sipping wine and looking like a man who thoug...
2025-05-31 05:54:12 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 16: The Kiss That Lit an Inferno
After a full day of fun wandering around, laughing, and an almost kiss. Our final stop before heading back home was a luxurious restaurant nestled on the edge of a small lake within the capital.
It looked like it was carved str...
2025-05-31 00:44:48 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 15: My First Real Date, and I’ll Never Forget It
“Let’s go out into the capital today, Noah!” I couldn’t help but ask as we were finishing off our breakfast.
I leaned forward after his stare; my excitement spilled out like an overflowing cup. “Let'...
2025-05-30 11:29:09 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 14: The Moment I Let Go
The ballroom was dead silent; it seemed like people were afraid to speak. My parents were frozen in obvious fear of Noah as he looked down on them as if they were nothing but garbage under his feet.
Evelyne was still on the floor, humil...
2025-05-30 11:28:38 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 13: The Price of Raising Me?
Despite the royal pressure, the stares, and the sheer weight of the moment, I smiled.
Not a fake one like most of these nobles would do. But, a genuine smile because of this impossible situation I’m currently in. Any female who r...
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