Chapter 34
When young Maria is married off to Jacques Redford, a wealthy nobleman, she is grateful that he seems to be gentle and understanding. However, there are dark secrets to be discovered in the Redford estate, and Maria’s life takes a turn for the worse as her husband's sadistic preferences come to light. With no one left to lean on, Maria finds solace in the companionship of Jacques’ illegitimate half-brother, Lowell. Now that Lowell has returned home as a war hero, can he save Maria from her cruel fate?
Chapter 130
Ages ago in a land of myth and legend, a young girl called Rose stands tied to a stake, awaiting her cruel fate as a sacrifice to the sea serpent known as Leviathan. That is, until a dashing hero suddenly appears to defeat the monster and save Rose’s life. Eternally grateful, Rose becomes devoted to her rescuer Mikhail, who is the demigod son of the moon goddess, Diana. She joins his party of adventurers, but soon comes to realize that her savior may not be as noble as he seems...