Everything Emerald
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Ongoing1h 18m
Last published Wed, Sep 8, 2021
In a world of gilded halls and suffocating expectations, Josephine's life as a noblewoman is anything but her own. Betrothed to the brooding and insufferable Alexander-a man just as desperate to escape their impending union-she hatches a daring plan to reclaim her freedom. But when their paths collide during her midnight escape, Josephine discovers that Alexander harbors his own secrets and defiance.
Thrown together in the aftermath of a chaotic evening, the two must navigate their conflicting desires, clashing tempers, and the societal chains that bind them. As tensions rise and their fates intertwine, Josephine and Alexander find themselves questioning whether they are truly each other's greatest obstacle-or unexpected ally.
Filled with wit, rebellion, and heart-pounding moments of danger, this is a story of defiance, unlikely partnerships, and the pursuit of freedom in a world designed to cage them. Will they break free, or will the very forces they seek to escape bind them tighter together?
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