Chapter 19 Wounds and Whispers
The heavy mahogany door of the private palace parlor clicked shut, instantly severing the frantic, echoing screams of the ballroom.
Corwin slid the brass deadbolt into place with a sharp, violent snap.
The silence inside the small room was immediate and suffocating. The air smelled of old parchmen...
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Chapters
1. Chapter 1 Refusing the Poisoned Tea
2. Chapter 2 Oops, My Hand Slipped
3. Chapter 3 Enter the Human Glacier
4. Chapter 4 Invading His Personal Space
5. Chapter 5 Forced to Hold Hands
6. Chapter 6 How to Interrogate Me
7. Chapter 7 Death by Corset Strings
8. Chapter 8 Viewers Demand a Kiss
9. Chapter 9 Dropping the Damsel Act
10. Chapter 10 The Fake Dating Clause
11. Chapter 11 Red Dress, High Stakes
12. Chapter 12 Halo Slipping Down
13. Chapter 13 Waltz With the Prince
14. Chapter 14 Duke’s Wine Glass Cracks
15. Chapter 15 Playing With Fire
16. Chapter 16 Watch Out Above
17. Chapter 17 Tackling the Heroine
18. Chapter 18 Rain of Broken Glass
19. Chapter 19 Wounds and Whispers
20. Chapter 20 The Survival Game Begins
21. Chapter 21 I Am the Anomaly
22. Chapter 22 A Very Obvious Trap
23. Chapter 23 The Scary Aunt Approves
24. Chapter 24 Mother-in-Law Boss Defeated
25. Chapter 25 Oh No, Only One Bed!
26. Chapter 26 A Very Threatening Dress
27. Chapter 27 Roasting the Perfect Heroine
28. Chapter 28 Hands Under the Table
29. Chapter 29 The Saddle Strap Snaps
30. Chapter 30 Do Not Anger the Duke
31. Chapter 31 Trapped on His Horse
32. Chapter 32 Targeting the Golden Fox
33. Chapter 33 Oops, You Missed
34. Chapter 34 System Throws a Tantrum
35. Chapter 35 The Heat Wave Penalty
36. Chapter 36 His Freezing Touch
37. Chapter 37 No More Fake Dating
38. Chapter 38 A Very Real Kiss
39. Chapter 39 Not Dead Yet
40. Chapter 40 Hello, Black Market
41. Chapter 41 A Very Glitchy Cloak
42. Chapter 42 The Duke is Panicking
43. Chapter 43 Blackmailing the Spider
44. Chapter 44 He Kicked the Door Down
45. Chapter 45 Put the Sword Down
46. Chapter 46 The Alarm Bells Ring
47. Chapter 47 Your Armor is Too Loud
48. Chapter 48 Throwing a Smoke Bomb
49. Chapter 49 Trapped in the Dark
50. Chapter 50 I Did It For You
51. Chapter 51 Hiding from the Dogs
52. Chapter 52 His Freezing Magic
53. Chapter 53 The System is Watching
54. Chapter 54 Then Don't Stop
55. Chapter 55 EX Rank Viewer Rating
56. Chapter 56 Break the Wall Down
57. Chapter 57 It Was the Saintess
58. Chapter 58 A Very Creepy Dove
59. Chapter 59 Washing the Dirt Off
60. Chapter 60 Death Flag Detected
61. Chapter 61 Church of Passive Aggression
62. Chapter 62 The Administrator Steps In
63. Chapter 63 A Very Lethal Blessing
64. Chapter 64 Don't Let Them See
65. Chapter 65 Ruining the Tea Party
66. Chapter 66 She Bleeds Gold
67. Chapter 67 Kicking the Doctors Out
68. Chapter 68 Bare Hands and Ice
69. Chapter 69 Leaking the Script
70. Chapter 70 Sword at the Door
71. Chapter 71 Royal Knock at the Door
72. Chapter 72 Threatening the Crown Prince
73. Chapter 73 His Blistered Hands
74. Chapter 74 The System Confession
75. Chapter 75 Naming the Target
76. Chapter 76 Crushing the Fake Charity
77. Chapter 77 Spending All My Points
78. Chapter 78 Dressed to Start a Riot
79. Chapter 79 The Carriage Confession
80. Chapter 80 Walking Into a Trap
81. Chapter 81 Not Dead, Just Angry
82. Chapter 82 Crashing My Own Funeral
83. Chapter 83 Making the Nobles Blush
84. Chapter 84 The Prince Breaks His Glass
85. Chapter 85 Poison in the Cup
86. Chapter 86 Let's Drink to Truth
87. Chapter 87 Oops, You Drank It
88. Chapter 88 The System Panic Button
89. Chapter 89 Pausing the Server
90. Chapter 90 Catching Her in a Lie
91. Chapter 91 Showing the Knight the Receipts
92. Chapter 92 Dropping the Holy Cape
93. Chapter 93 Checkmating the Board
94. Chapter 94 Sword at the Prince's Throat
95. Chapter 95 Riding the Victory High
96. Chapter 96 Pinned on the Balcony
97. Chapter 97 Under the Wolf Fur
98. Chapter 98 Censoring the Live Chat
99. Chapter 99 Tearing Up the Contract
100. Chapter 100 The Sky Turns Purple
101. Chapter 101 The Prince Hates Losing
102. Chapter 102 Hitting the Reset Button
103. Chapter 103 Wait, They Forgot Me?
104. Chapter 104 The Knight Is Brainwashed
105. Chapter 105 Buying the Malice Aura
106. Chapter 106 Breaking Her Perfect Smile
107. Chapter 107 Did He Forget Me?
108. Chapter 108 Ice Blood Remembers Everything
109. Chapter 109 The Prince Plays Dirty
110. Chapter 110 Planning a Royal Heist
111. Chapter 111 Breaking Into History
112. Chapter 112 Seeking the Secret Law
113. Chapter 113 Hide in the Dark
114. Chapter 114 One Shelf Away
115. Chapter 115 Silence is Mandatory
116. Chapter 116 Risky Library Secrets
117. Chapter 117 The Deadliest Loophole
118. Chapter 118 Forcing His Hand
119. Chapter 119 Slapping the Prince
120. Chapter 120 Welcome to the Maze
121. Chapter 121 This Game is Rigged
122. Chapter 122 The Death Flag Drops
123. Chapter 123 The Heroine Plays Dirty
124. Chapter 124 Ripped Apart by Thorns
125. Chapter 125 Cornered by the Crown
126. Chapter 126 Laughing in His Face
127. Chapter 127 Rules Do Not Apply
128. Chapter 128 The Duke Goes Feral
129. Chapter 129 Shattering the Magic Wall
130. Chapter 130 Sword at His Throat
131. Chapter 131 Don't Cut the Prince
132. Chapter 132 Escaping the Royal Guards
133. Chapter 133 Adrenaline in the Maze
134. Chapter 134 Seeking a Hidden Alcove
135. Chapter 135 Consumed by the Vibe
136. Chapter 136 Raw Maze Desperation
137. Chapter 137 Where is the Chalice?
138. Chapter 138 The Festival Screams
139. Chapter 139 Found in Her Carriage
140. Chapter 140 Accused of Blasphemy
141. Chapter 141 Put The Sword Away
142. Chapter 142 Let The Gods Judge
143. Chapter 143 The Emperor Makes A Deal
144. Chapter 144 Dragged Into The Dungeon
145. Chapter 145 The Knight Wakes Up
146. Chapter 146 Proof Of Her Crime
147. Chapter 147 Bribing The Night Guard
148. Chapter 148 Holding Hands Through Bars
149. Chapter 149 System Death Warning
150. Chapter 150 The Floor Breaks Open
151. Chapter 151 Walk To My Voice
152. Chapter 152 The Heroine Hacks The Trial
153. Chapter 153 Trapped Behind The Ice
154. Chapter 154 He Thinks She Is Dead
155. Chapter 155 Kissing Him Awake
156. Chapter 156 Touching The Truth Stone
157. Chapter 157 The Stone Turns Black
158. Chapter 158 The Viewers Start A Riot
159. Chapter 159 The Stone Turns Gold
160. Chapter 160 The Stone Shines White
161. Chapter 161 Officially Untouchable Now
162. Chapter 162 Testing The Broken Glass
163. Chapter 163 Arresting The Fake Heroine
164. Chapter 164 Safe Inside The Carriage
165. Chapter 165 A Detour For Clothes
166. Chapter 166 Locked In The Fitting Room
167. Chapter 167 They Are Right Outside
168. Chapter 168 Smashing The Frozen Gates
169. Chapter 169 The Tutorial Is Over
170. Chapter 170 Staring Down The Knights
171. Chapter 171 Eating The Terrible Stew
172. Chapter 172 Making The Generals Speechless
173. Chapter 173 A Deadly Magic Storm
174. Chapter 174 Trapped In The Sleigh
175. Chapter 175 A Very Bumpy Ride
176. Chapter 176 Hiding Under The Pelts
177. Chapter 177 Meeting The Scary Aunt
178. Chapter 178 Survive The Winter Audit
179. Chapter 179 Cracking The Hidden Books
180. Chapter 180 Cooking The Rich People
181. Chapter 181 Crashing The Old Men
182. Chapter 182 Showing Who Is Boss
183. Chapter 183 Something Is Hunting Us
184. Chapter 184 Suicide On The Ice
185. Chapter 185 Bringing The Big Guns
186. Chapter 186 Emptying The Bank Account
187. Chapter 187 Here Comes The Boss
188. Chapter 188 Aiming The Giant Crossbow
189. Chapter 189 Off With Its Head
190. Chapter 190 Clearing The Map Table
191. Chapter 191 A Very Sturdy Desk
192. Chapter 192 Ruining A Good Dress
193. Chapter 193 Making The Commander Kneel
194. Chapter 194 Stabbing The Black Crystal
195. Chapter 195 The Golden Church Seal
196. Chapter 196 Touring The Family Graves
197. Chapter 197 The Divine Kill Switch
198. Chapter 198 A Warlord On His Knees
199. Chapter 199 Breaking The System Tracker
200. Chapter 200 Ordered To Take A Bath
201. Chapter 201 The Secret Basement Cave
202. Chapter 202 Washing Away The Ash
203. Chapter 203 A Very Steamy Bath
204. Chapter 204 The Screen Talks Back
205. Chapter 205 A Cosmic TV Show
206. Chapter 206 Dying For The Ratings
207. Chapter 207 Pulling The Plug
208. Chapter 208 Buying A God Killer
209. Chapter 209 Freezing The Steel
210. Chapter 210 The Laundry Maid Spy
211. Chapter 211 The Saintess Says Hello
212. Chapter 212 The Creepy Laundry Maid
213. Chapter 213 Talking To A Puppet
214. Chapter 214 Freezing The Castle Walls
215. Chapter 215 Forging The God Killer
216. Chapter 216 The Half-Dead Falcon
217. Chapter 217 Branded As A Demon
218. Chapter 218 Breaking The Royal Oath
219. Chapter 219 They Refused To Run
220. Chapter 220 The Warlord Needs A Hug
221. Chapter 221 How To Slice A Throat
222. Chapter 222 Aim For The Armpit
223. Chapter 223 Defend Yourself, Duchess
224. Chapter 224 Playing Dirty To Win
225. Chapter 225 Finding His Blind Spot
226. Chapter 226 He Totally Cheated
227. Chapter 227 Breaking The Weapons Rack
228. Chapter 228 A Very Fake Sunrise
229. Chapter 229 The Pampered Prince Arrives
230. Chapter 230 We Are Live Again
231. Chapter 231 Firing The First Shot
232. Chapter 232 A Giant Glowing Hand
233. Chapter 233 He Couldn't Catch Her
234. Chapter 234 Dropped On The Marble
235. Chapter 235 Time To Write You Out
236. Chapter 236 The Burning Holy Chains
237. Chapter 237 Spitting On Her Shoes
238. Chapter 238 The Monster Wakes Up
239. Chapter 239 A Very Cursed Portal
240. Chapter 240 The Glitching Firewall
241. Chapter 241 Prepare The Noon Pyre
242. Chapter 242 The Public Execution Announcement
243. Chapter 243 A Very Expensive Text
244. Chapter 244 Tied To The Stake
245. Chapter 245 He Broke The Front Door
246. Chapter 246 Shattering The Holy Chains
247. Chapter 247 Pinned Against The Bars
248. Chapter 248 Here Comes The Seraph
249. Chapter 249 Punching A Divine Avatar
250. Chapter 250 Do Not Touch Him
251. Chapter 251 Overriding Admin Rights
252. Chapter 252 Stunning A Literal Angel
253. Chapter 253 Smashing The City Gates
254. Chapter 254 The Sky Is Bleeding
255. Chapter 255 The Earth Splits Open
256. Chapter 256 The Gods Left A Tip
257. Chapter 257 Yelling At The Clouds
258. Chapter 258 Lightning Is Chasing Us
259. Chapter 259 Burning Down The Forest
260. Chapter 260 They Vaporized His Horse
261. Chapter 261 Stop Shifting Around
262. Chapter 262 Don't Stop Moving
263. Chapter 263 Too Close For Comfort
264. Chapter 264 Running Out Of Road
265. Chapter 265 Aim For The Fire
266. Chapter 266 Laughing At The Sky
267. Chapter 267 No Room On This Horse
268. Chapter 268 A Very Bumpy Ride
269. Chapter 269 Running On Empty
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