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The House of Queens

Bunnnyy
Some doors are locked to keep people out. Others are locked to make sure no one gets away. Celeste has never been a woman who leaves things to chance. Power is hers to command, loyalty is hers to demand, and people are rarely more than pieces in a game she intends to win. Until Jace. Once a familiar face on billboards and magazine covers, Jace has learned what it means to be wanted for all the wrong reasons. When he finds himself a prisoner in Celeste's world, he has little left to bargain with. His past is buried, his freedom is gone, and the woman holding the keys is far more difficult to understand than he expected. Celeste tells herself he is useful. A connection to a world she is determined to uncover, a means to an end. But somewhere between late nights, guarded conversations and truths neither of them intended to share, Jace becomes something she cannot easily put aside. And Jace knows better than to mistake kindness for freedom. Meanwhile, Claire, Celeste's younger sister, finds herself drawn to Alec, a man whose quiet intelligence and guarded nature conceal a history of his own. Their connection begins with reluctant conversations and unexpected honesty, but Alec carries secrets that could lead them all deeper into a world of corruption, betrayal, and bloodshed. As old enemies resurface and carefully guarded secrets come to light, the lines between loyalty, possession and love become increasingly difficult to distinguish. Because keeping someone close is easy when you hold the key. Letting them choose to stay is another matter entirely.
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Married Off To A Cold Eyed Knight

What would you do if almost everyone around you saw you as a hindrance or not at all? What if your own father was one of those who wished you gone? That is the story of Rosemary's life. Ever since the death of her mother during accident where only she survived, Rose has felt useless. Despite her best attempts to ignore the hurtful glances and words of the royal court and her father, she can't help but feel like a wilted flower. It becomes so bad that she considers ending it all, until she is rescued by a handsome young man with cold violet eyes who promises to change her world. ---- Before long, I reached a stone bridge overlooking Kaguya river. Luckily for me, the place was empty at the moment. Although, would anyone have even bothered saving a wretch like me? At most, they probably would have just watched as I met my end in a moment of morbid curiosity. And as I stood at the edge, I remembered all the times I had cried. All the times I had hurt. But now, I was ready. I smiled as the wind whipped around me. It was time to end it. Turning around, I let my body fall backwards into the river. The sky was a sea of stars. The city lights around me sparkled like gems. It was so beautiful. For the first time in a long time, I felt a sense of calm wash over me. I didn't regret it. No, I had finally found the courage to stand up for myself in my very own way. The water was high, so the fall itself didn't kill me instantly as I had hoped. As the river enveloped me, I closed my eyes. This was the end of my journey. A journey full of misery and tragedy. If there was another life, I hoped it would be better than this one. "Sis!" I heard a voice scream. Orlin! My brother came for me? What was he doing here? Had he followed me? But why? Did he care about me? Or was it just pity? No, right? Surely at least one person in this world loved me. Why had I given up on myself so soon? I knew he loved me. Yet, I still went through with this stupid decision. I allowed those girls and Father's words inhibit my better judgment... "Sis, where are you? Rose! Please show yourself! I want to talk!" Ore yelled at the top of his lungs. Right, my life was not all misery and tragedy. There were faint glimmers of joy and hope left. Ore was a big part of that. How selfish of me... I was actually about to abandon my brother. I tried to resurface, but my swimming skills weren't the best. To make matters worse, the current was far too strong. If not for the current, I would have at least been able to dog paddle over to the edge with some effort. My right hand broke through the fierce waters and was yanked by another hand. I was pulled out of the murky depths and saw a pair of cold violet eyes staring back at me. Father? No, it wasn't him. Although, those eyes felt familiar. Before I could make out the face of my rescuer clearly, darkness swept over me. Was it too late? I didn't want to die... Not anymore!
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