Devil's Love

By Rosalina Angel

Nova works at a world-leading company known for its cutting edge video games. She and her team have been working on a new virtual reality video game that's going to take the world by storm. One late night she steps into the device and starts it up. Before she realizes it, she's in a new world standing in front of the hottest man she's ever laid eyes on. Unfortunately for her, she thinks this is just part of the game... She reaches out and touches the man's abs... "Wow... it feels so real!" Follow Nova on her journey to surviving this new world and the crazy powerful man she "molested"

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Jan 19, 2021
• ISBN: 9781716210815

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Chapter 1 - Nova

I lean back and stretch my arms out with a yawn. I just got done putting the finishing touches on the large mountain range in the new game called Legends Born. I'm part of a large team putting together the newest, most high-tech game on the market. This was always my biggest dream... to make an awesome video game where thousands, if not millions, of people, can come together and play. This wasn't just a game though... this was a virtual reality game. One that puts all the other virtual reality games to shame.

I look to the large dark windows when I hear thunder rolling in the distance. It was late so it was only me and one other guy named Ted here. Ted went to go get a late dinner for the two of us. It's supposed to storm tonight... I get up and walk over to the large cube. Inside, there are several monitors, lasers, pressure reading tiles and more. The list goes on and on. This is a multimillion-dollar device in its earliest stages. Once done, my team and I will go down in history. This device was unlike any other. It would make you feel as if you're in the world... really in it. If we can finish working out all the bugs, it will be evolutionary! Plus, I'll be rich!

I open the door to the cube and step into the dark. As soon as my feet touch the tiles, they begin to softly glow. I shut the door behind me and walk over to the control panel. Ted and the others have been tweaking the programming all week but I needed to check on my mountain.

I was in charge of the plants, wildlife, and overall world build while the others worked on the character design and gameplay/storyline. It was a lot but we've managed to handle it. Ted told me that there were still bugs but it was playable. I punch in my ID number and watch as the game's opening screen pops up in full view. I hit the 'play' button and watch as the screen melts away with cherry blossom petals. I put in that little touch, heh. Suddenly the whole cube turns white as if I'm standing in an open space.

I lift my arms a little as the lasers begin scanning me from head to toe. Once done, a beautiful animated me stands on the screen before me. Please select the desired class, The female computer voice says. I quickly scroll through and find herbalist I needed to check out the mountain range, not fight against top bosses.

The screens zoom in on my character as the female voice says Please customize your Character. I click on my face and immediately change it. I hated my freckles! Asians had such beautiful smooth skin... if I can't have that in real life, I'll have it in-game! I leave my green eyes but change nearly everything else. This was also another reason why I loved games... you can be anyone you wanted to be! I give myself long, smooth black hair with porcelain clear skin. Cute pink lips and a perfect body. Hmmm... not bad Nova! Looking' good... I hit save and move on to the next. I swipe through the outfits growing more irritated by the second... this is why men should not be in charge of female clothes! Was I supposed to walk around like a Victoria Secret model on steroids?? I swipe over and over but there isn't anything remotely decent. I huff in annoyance and pull up the men's clothes. I'll just wear guy clothes... I'm just looking at the mountains! I click back and forth between the outfits and finally settle on a white flowing gown. My long dark hair is pulled back, half up and half down. Without makeup, I looked like a very attractive male... though small and kind of girly, I like it!

I hit accept and place the headpiece on over my eyes. I think I may have a thing for crossdressing... hehe. I hit enter and watch as my screen goes dark. Instantly, I'm brought to the opening of the game as the different missions are on display. I ignore them all and hit Free Roam. I didn't want to play, I just wanted to check my new mountain and quickly log out and eat dinner. Suddenly I'm falling. I spread my arms out and relax as I fall through the white fluffy clouds. I reach out and touch the clouds in awe. Man, the guys really outdid themselves this time! The clouds feel cold and misty... just how clouds would normally feel!

I laugh out loud as the air whips through my long hair. This is amazing! I yell out loud with laughter. Maybe I'll build myself a little home here so I can just come here and escape the real world from time to time.

As I fall the ground slowly comes into view but what I see has me frowning. Did it bug out again? I wonder out loud as I get closer and closer. The graphical layout wasn't right... I didn't place that many bodies of water. Oh well, I'll take a look and make corrections when I get back.

I fall faster and faster but I don't start to get worried until I get close enough to see the characters from above. Uh... wasn't I supposed to slow down now? As my heart rate reaches an all-time high silver light burst out around me nearly blinding me.

The characters under me cover their eyes as they try to see what's happening. Suddenly I'm floating down like a feather. My hair and my white gown flutters around me in the air as I gently land on my feet, right in front of the hottest man I've ever seen. Daaaaang, the guys have been busy! The man watches me with awe but doesn't say anything as the silver light slowly disappears. His gown is open in the front leaving me with a really nice view of his chest and abs. I look to his dark black eyes and slowly reach out.

This character was a work of art. He was tall, built and definitely had the sexy, smoldering look down. His long black hair nearly reached the middle of his back and his skin was perfection. He was like an Asian deity!! My fingers reach out and touch his soft honey-colored skin. Wow... they really went above and beyond with the new touches. It feels so real... I look back up to the male character with awe. I pull my hand back and begin looking around. Every character was looking at me with shock. That's strange... why are they all looking at me?

Weren't they supposed to ignore me unless I interacted with them? I go to walk away when suddenly I'm pulled back by the collar of my gown. I turn to look at the male character I touched with confusion. Man, they should stop paying so much attention to the special effects and start finding the stupid bugs! Let me go, I say with irritation. The male just frowns at me and says What are you? This time I frown. What am I? What kind of question is that? I try to pull away from him but the guy is incredibly strong! Where do you think you're going after molesting his highness like that? A man standing next to him in black says in a low voice.

I twist around to look at them both in bewilderment. I can touch whoever and whatever I want! Now let go of me you stupid bug! The man's right eye twitches as he says Did you just call his holiness a bug? The other characters around us suck in as they watch with large eyes.

No, I called him a stupid bug. Get it right! I kick at the man in black but he easily dodges it. It looks like I'm going to have to teach this brat a lesson. He says through gritted teeth. Brat!? Who are you calling a brat!? I yell as I try to grab the hand of the man who's holding me up. He just quietly holds me while watching me argue with this other idiot. You're the brat... who else would I be talking about? You show up out of nowhere, touch his holiness's body, his holy untouched body might I add! And you think you can just walk away without any consequences? You'll make his highness look like a cut sleeve like you! I look back to the man holding my gown with confusion but he just continues to stare at me.

Cut sleeve? What was this idiot talking about? Did I accidentally walk into a mission of some kind? Should I just apologize? What am I thinking! It's just a game! I huff in irritation and say So what, you want to kill me? Go ahead, no one's stopping you. The man in black goes to lunge at me but the man holding me puts his hand up, stopping the other man in his tracks. You sure are fearless for such a small puny kid. The man holding me says in a low voice. What could I possibly fear? This is just a game... Go ahead, kill me and get it over with, I'm a busy person. The man in black looks at me like I'm insane while the other watches me with cold eyes.

Suddenly there's a loud crash as several men dressed in black barge into the open court yard. Black cloth covers most of their faces only leaving their eyes visible. Hmmm yes, I was right. I accidentally stumbled into a mission. I watch the men advance with a calm detachment.

The man holding me looks back to me with a frown. A man armed with a long sword attacks the man holding me. Your highness! yells the man's friend. The man holding me by the collar easily blocks the blade and kicks the man away. The man flies ten feet away, crashing into the stone fence.

I sigh catching his highness's attention. Does this bore you little one? He asks with a smirk. I roll my eyes and say I clearly said I was busy. Why don't you let me go so you can fight with both hands? The man gives a low chuckle while saying I can handle them with just one. I've caught something interesting and it would be a shame if it got away.

I scrunch up my face in irritation. Caught something interesting? What am I, a mouse? I see two more men lunging at us. I wait until the right moment before I jump up and kick the man holding me in the side with both of my feet. Between the attack and my kick, the man holding me lets go.

I drop to the ground and hightail it out of there. I look behind me several times and only when I know for sure they didn't follow me do I finally stop to catch my breath. Holy crap! My side actually hurts from running so long... I take several deep breaths before relaxing.

Good thing my character is equipped with speed and agility... if not I may have been caught by that bug again! I slowly stand and start making my way out of the small village. I didn't want to trade or go on any missions, I just wanted to check my mountain.

I'm really hungry now... I say holding my empty stomach. I hope Ted's back with the food... I make my way into the woods and only after walking for another ten minutes do I find a large mountain. I look up at the mountain with confusion. Was this my mountain? Why does it look so different... I mumble to myself as I continue to stare at it.

Hahhh.. the youth just keeps getting stranger and stranger... An old man to my left says startling me. I pat my chest and look at him in detail. He was an old man with long white hair carrying a straw basket on his back. Was he collecting herbs?

What do you mean old man? I say turning to look at him. He continues to pick at the long grass in front of him as he says Muttering about a mountain belonging to you... how can a mountain belong to anyone, especially a small brat like you. My jaw hits the Hoor Why does everyone keep calling me a brat!? I'm twenty-five years old! I say pointing to myself in bewilderment. The old man pauses to look at me. His old eyes look at me from head to toe before letting out a loud laugh.

I look at him in shock... Who are you trying to fool boy! The old man laughs some more but it suddenly hits me. I look down at my outfit and feel like smacking myself. I was dressed like a male! They think I'm younger because of my size... I let out a long sigh and shake my head. It's alright my boy! Once you get older you'll fill out and get some hair on your chest. Just give it time. The old man says with a warm smile. I feel myself smiling back. Let's hope I don't get chest hair! When the old man bends back over to pick at the grass I reach up and feel my chest. Oh, thank goodness... I still had my boobs.

The old man's grunts have me watching him with a frown. It's just a character Nova... don't worry about it. But after a few more minutes the little old man's grunts were eating away at me. I sigh and say Would you like some help? I don't mind lending a hand. The old man slowly straightens himself as he gives me a long look. By the smell of it, you should be collecting chives right? I ask stepping closer. The man nods and says If you don't mind... my back and knees aren't what they use to be. I give him another smile and begin pulling the chives.

Sigh... Nova, you're a sucker for the old and helpless in real life and in video games! After an hour or so the basket on the old man's back is completely full. He cheerfully laughs and says I haven't been able to collect this much in a long time! Thanks, my boy! He pats my back with a large smile. I give him a smile in return and decide to call it a day. The game is so screwy... I think Ted and the others need to make a few new fixes... and take out all the old people! Why make them suffer? I brush my hands off and try to log off.

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I frown and try again.

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My stomach growls in hunger as I stand frozen. What? I touch my head but all I feel is the top of my head... no headgear. I swallow hard as my stomach grows again. I try to log out over and over but nothing happens. Panic starts to claw its way up my throat as I become more and more confused. Would you like to eat dinner with my wife and I? It's not much but it's food...  Are you from around here?" The old man asks in a cheery voice. I slowly turn to him with wide eyes as I try to understand what's happening.

The old man frowns and says Are you, okay boy? I nod to him with wide eyes as I mechanically say I would love to have dinner with you two... The old man burst into laughter as he pats me on the back saying Then follow me! Our house is right on the outskirts of the village. Oh, what's your name boy? He asks as we begin walking back to the small village. I numbly say Nova... The old man scrunches up his old wrinkly face as he says Nova? That's an odd name... Just call me Grandpa Ling! Again he pats me on the back as we continue walking.

What was happening? Why can't I log out? We reach a small but cute little house with an older lady waiting at the door. She smiles and waves at Grandpa Ling saying You're back early! Grandpa Ling chuckles and says This young lad here helped me out today so I was hoping he could join us for dinner. The lady smiles at me and nods her head saying What's your name dear? You can call me Grandma Ling. I smile at the sweet old lady and say Nova... my name is Nova. The old lady frowns but quickly smiles again saying You must not be from around here. Where are you from my dear?

I lick my lips and try to clear my head as I vaguely say I'm from far, far away... Grandpa and Grandma Ling share a look but they just continue smiling as she says Well, Nova, come in and have some food while it's still hot. The smell coming from the house has my stomach growling again. They both laugh and push me in. The house is small but cozy. Have a seat you two, I'll be right back! Grandma ling says as Grandpa Ling leads me to a small table. I slowly sit down and look around the house. Grandma Ling comes back with two large steaming bowls. Dig in! She says returning to grab her bowl.

I look at the soup with a watery mouth... I'm so hungry but this isn't real... none of this is. Grandma Ling comes back and sits across from me with a bright smile. Go ahead, dear. I give her a small unsure smile as I pick up the spoon. I guess I will act like I'm eating so I don't hurt their feelings. Maybe I can't log off because I accidentally opened a mission? Another bug possibly? I take a bite of the soup and immediately spit it out. Holy shit that's hot! Oh, careful dear! You have to blow on it first, it just came off the fire.

I look at the soup like it had just bit me... That wasn't supposed to happen! I shouldn't feel pain... ANY PAIN! They both look at me with concern so I awkwardly smile and say Hah... I'm so hungry I couldn't wait. Grandma Ling smiles and says Well, slow down, we have plenty more. I smile at her gratefully as I scoop up another spoonful. I carefully blow on it as Grandpa Ling tells Grandma Ling about me calling the mountain mine. Once I know it's cool enough to eat, I take a sip of the soup with wonder. I could taste it... and my belly was actually filling.

This... something isn't right. I eat the whole bowl but when Grandma Ling goes to get more I stop her. I can't eat anymore... thank you for dinner it was very good. Grandma Ling pats my hand before saying I'm glad you like it dear but you should really eat more... you're a growing young man. You need the extra food! Look how skinny you are! I smile at her kindly as Grandpa Ling smacks me on the back saying Do you have a place to stay tonight? I look at him awkwardly as Grandma Ling says You can stay with us, dear. Grandpa Ling could use the help going into town and selling the chives tomorrow.

I nod my head and follow Grandpa Ling to there guest room. It was small but it was clean. They give me some blankets before bidding me goodnight. I sit on the blankets in the middle of the room lost. I try to log out over and over but nothing works. The candles in the room cast shadows along the walls as my heart slowly sinks. I go to pinch myself but stop... that would hurt either way. I need something from this world. I slowly get up and open the paper windows. I leap out of the window and bend down to pick up a rock. I take the rock and try to cut myself. It's not sharp enough...

I throw the rock down in irritation but when it hits my foot I have to quickly cover my mouth to keep from crying out. Shit! That hurts! My eyes water as I jump around holding my foot. After a few minutes, I limp back over to the window and crawl back in.

This isn't good...

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Bai Lei sits at the private table drinking his glass of wine. That little brat actually ran away... heh. I'm going to catch him and teach him a lesson myself. My lord, The shadow guards can't find the young boy... what are your orders? Bai Lei smiles as he looks out the window. How far does this mouse think he can run? Continue looking for him, he shouldn't have gotten far. He's probably still in the village. Ren cups his fist and bows.

To think... in this small village, in some remote land, I would come across such a cheeky brat. Heh... but what bothers me more is how I met him. What was that light? How had he come down from the sky? At first, I thought he was powerful but he was so weak it was pathetic. But his eyes... the boy had the color of jade for his eyes... I've never seen that color before. He was such a pretty boy I thought he was a girl at first! I smirk and take another drink of the peach blossom wine. Maybe after teaching that boy some manners I'll keep him by my side as a disciple.

The others were always nagging about me taking one so maybe I'll take on the brat. I feel like he's different somehow... I just can't put my finger on it. Maybe if I keep him by my side I can find out what it is...

You may leave, I say to Ren as I continue staring out the open window. Ren watches his master with worry but he still leaves. Just wait until I find this brat! I'll beat him into a pulp! Master hasn't been like this in a very long time... Nothing good ever comes from him being like this.

His master was like a Demon when it came to looking for someone or getting his way... Master doesn't even bow to the kings of the lands! Yet this brat... had the audacity to touch him and call him a bug! Master will surely skin this kid alive... he's done it for lesser things before.

Grandpa Ling found me in the morning sitting in the middle of the room with a blank look. Boy! Did you even sleep last night? I give him a strained smile as I say There was a mosquito in my room... Grandpa Ling frowns and says Judging by your looks... you're probably from a wealthy family huh? I want to laugh but quickly clear my throat saying Are you going to sell the chives? Grampa Ling nods and says It's always good to get an early start! I nod in agreement and quickly follow him out. Grandma Ling hands us each a rice ball before waving us off.

I look at the rice ball with conflicted feelings. I eat the thing in under three minutes as I follow behind Grampa Ling. Was I even in the game? This wasn't anything like the game! The layout... the houses... the food... nothing was right! What was happening? As we make it to the market, Grandpa Ling begins setting up the small table with the chives and a few other things Grandma Ling made. I stand beside Grandpa Ling as people begin filling the other stalls around us. I think I'm in shock...

Grandpa Ling smacks my back and says She'd like a bundle... where's your head at boy? I blink several times before awkwardly laughing and handing the lady a bundle. The lady puts a copper piece in my hand confusing me. I look at it before looking at Grandpa Ling in confusion. He frowns as he takes it saying You've never seen money before? I feel my eyes widen as I finally understand. That copper piece was money?? Grandpa Ling sighs as he says Boy, I don't know what happened but you should go back to your family if you can. Pretty boys like you don't last long in this world.

I scrunch up my face realizing what he was trying to say... I probably look like a spoiled rich kid from a wealthy family that ran away in a t. I sigh and continue helping the old man. I need to figure out what to do... figure out what happened. Well, well... Look who it is. I look up to find the man from yesterday who was dressed in black smiling at me. I curl my lip up and say It's too early in the morning to be looking' at your ugly mug. The man's face instantly falls as he says You really are courting death.

I roll my eyes and say Shoo... I'm trying to do business. I look over to see Grandpa Ling selling a bundle to someone else, not paying attention. I look back over to see the bug from yesterday standing across the street watching. My eyes grow huge before I quickly squat down, hitting my head on the way.

Shit that hurt! I rub my forehead as I try not to panic. Did he see me? I look up to find the man in black staring at me with confusion What are you doing? The man asks before I put my finger up to shush him. I then begin to crab-walk away towards the alley behind us. I have no idea who the bug was but he was clearly very strong and probably extremely dangerous.

If this was before, I would have shoved a bundle of chives up both their noses but now I'm running away for dear life. I can get hurt! And if I can get hurt... that means I could probably be killed! I bump into something and say Please move! I hear a low chuckle that has my hair standing up. That laugh... I look up to find the bug staring down at me with cold black eyes. Shit... Uh... look, yesterday was a mistake okay? I.. I was temporarily insane! I had a fever so I wasn't thinking straight. I say lamely while still crouching.

He arches a dark eyebrow and smirks at me while saying You're pleading insanity? Grandpa Ling comes around the corner saying What in the world are you doing boy? We... His words die off as he finally sees the man standing before me.

He immediately bows in fear making me frown. I stand up and rub my legs. Is this your grandson? The bug asks. Grandpa Ling quickly shakes his head saying He was kind enough to help me gather chives so he stayed with us last night... is there something wrong my Lord? I slide over to hide Grandpa Ling in a protective manner. I instantly regret making the move... what if he tries to hurt the old man because of me? Look, I needed a place to crash... got a problem with it? I say with irritation. Ren nearly spits blood at the way this brat keeps talking to his Master!

Bai Lei frowns a little as he says The way you speak is... odd. Where are you from? My tough man act slightly falters as I quickly say Far... I'm from far away. Bai Lei takes a step closer to the boy while saying Where is far away? I step back but I can't go far...

Grandpa Ling is in the way so I do the first thing that comes to mind, I point straight up. As everyone looks up, I spin around and quickly crawl through the small window facing the ally. The bug's friend in black tries to grab me but I quickly squeeze through and begin running. I run into another room where a woman is taking a bath. She screams in terror and begins covering herself as I cover my eyes whispering loudly I'm a woman! I didn't see anything! The woman continues to scream bloody murder as I keep running. The bug's friend tried to follow me through the window but he was too large to t through the small opening.

I continue running until I find the front door. I quickly open it and check to see if the coast is clear before running at neck- breaking speeds. I run straight for the woods in hopes of losing them but I quickly realize I'm being followed by the bug's friend. Doesn't he ever stop!? I'm going to get killed at this rate! I run until my legs scream for mercy but when I see the large cliff I nearly curse the heavens. What have I done so wrong to deserve this!? HUH!? I stop at the very edge of the cliff and try to catch my breath. There was fast-owing water under the cliff! Okay... maybe the heavens aren't against me... Where do you plan on running to? Do you not know who I am?

I turn around to see the bug himself and his little buddy. I was still panting as the two of them look completely fine... Are you two even human? Hah... No, I don't want to know that. Who are you? Should I know? I ask still out of breath. The bug narrows his eyes at me as I try to catch my breath. The wind gently blows causing our clothes to sway as we stare each other down. You're pretty fast for such a small thing... If you knew who I was you'd know there was no way to run away from me. This land and everything in it belongs to me. I finally catch my breath and frown at the bug. My Lord's name is Bai Lei! How can anyone not know who he is? The bug's friend says in anger.

I look to him and say Do you have a man-crush on him or something? Why are you always following him around and kissing ass? Bai Lei nearly laughs but quickly covers it as Ren becomes fuming mad M man-crush!? This coming from the guy who groped him!? Was this what they were so upset over? Because they thought some guy groped him? In irritation, I look up to the sky and say Why!?

Bai Lei and Ren look at the boy in confusion... such an odd kid. Fine! I can fix this... right here, right now! I say grabbing the belt holding my Chinese Traditional Clothing together. Bai Lei and his friend look completely shocked as I start stripping my outer layer off. The bug's friend quickly jumps in front of his master in a protective manner with his arms spread wide. What do you think you're doing!?

The bug's friend asks in horror. Did they really think I was going to strip naked!? I roll my eyes and throw the outer gown down. Look closely, you idiots! I'm a woman, not a boy! I yell in anger. I'm so tired of this freaking world! I want to go home!

Bai Lei freezes up completely when he sees the woman in front of him. He reaches over and smacks Ren saying Cover your eyes! Ren quickly shakes himself and covers his eyes but his face remains beat red. Bai Lei Looks at the crazy woman standing at the cliff with awe... She can't be from this world... Do you know how improper it is to show a man your undergarments? I scoff at the bug and say I could care less at this point! Didn't you two come to kill me because I touched you or something? Well take a good look, you didn't get groped by a man... . you got groped by a woman! I suddenly realize how wrong that sounds...

I scrunch up my face and put my hands out to say Look, that sounds wrong but I had a really good reason for doing that okay? I didn't mean anything by it. This whole thing is just one big misunderstanding. Bai Lei watches the woman in front of him with curiosity. Then tell me your name. Bai Lei says with a calm voice. I look at the man and say Nova...

Bai Lei frowns a bit before saying How old are you, Nova? I look at him with confusion as I say Twenty-five... why? The man named Bai Lei seems to be still tasting my name as he looks at me with a smirk. Well, there's only one way to fix this Nova. You groped me and I saw your undergarments... Let's get married. Bai Lei says with a straight face. Ren nearly falls over as I look at Bai Lei like he's an alien. How did you come to marriage? I touched you, you saw my undergarments, we're now even! I say standing my ground. Bai Lei steps closer while shaking his head no. I'm afraid that can't be... you took advantage of me so now you have to be responsible. I scoff at him and take another step back. Oh please, don't act as if I'm the only woman to ever touch you!

While still covering his eyes Ren quickly says My Lord's never been touched by another woman... besides his mother. I look at the two like they're crazy You two are insane if you think I need to marry you over a touch. I'll go around touching every man in the village if you want to play that!

I say with anger. Bai Lei's eyes narrow into slits as he says A proper lady would never do such a thing. Hah! I never said I was a proper lady now did I? I say placing my hands on my hips. Bai Lei's eyes travel down my body making me a little self-conscious... What's wrong with you Nova! You're covered from the neck down! You've gone to beaches with nothing more than a bikini on. This is nothing. It seems like I'm going to have to teach you how to be a proper lady...

Bai Lei says making me nearly fall over. What was this dudes problem!? Look, I'm not going to marry you or allow you to turn me into a proper lady I've accidentally landed here and I'm currently working on a way to go back okay? Please be on your way. I say shooing them away. Bai Lei takes another step closer as he says Please put your clothes back on before someone else sees you.

I narrow my eyes at him as I see him take another step closer. Why are you still coming? Go away! Bai Lei completely ignores me as he continues to step closer. I walk to the very edge making him suddenly stop. You could die if you jump from there... do you even know how to swim? Bai Lei asks with worry. It was a far jump but I wouldn't die and I know how to swim very well thank you very much! If you come any closer I will jump, I say as a threat. Bai Lei keeps a straight face so I can't tell what he's thinking. Suddenly he moves and before I realize it, he has me in his arms and flipped over his shoulder. What the hell!? What do you think you're doing!? Put me down immediately! I yell and scream as I try to pry myself away from him.

Ren, grab her clothes. Bai Lei says completely ignoring me. Ren quickly grabs my clothes and follows behind us with a straight face but he isn't fooling anyone! I can still see his red cheeks! Stop looking like you saw something pervert! I'm completely dressed you, idiot! Ren looks like he's going to say something but as soon as he looks up he ushes again and looks away.

After fighting Bai Lei for a few minutes I realize the guy is just too strong. I go limp and hang off his shoulder like a dead animal. This is it... this how I'll die... my self-pity comes to screeching halt when I realize I'm right next to the guy's butt... hehe...

I reach down and grab both cheeks with no mercy. Bai Lei nearly drops me but he quickly shifts me on his shoulder, putting me higher up. Ren is nearly foaming at the mouth but he doesn't say or do anything. Do that again and you will regret it... Bai Lei says through gritted teeth. I sigh in defeat and prop my elbow upon his shoulder. I lower my chin on my hand as we make our way back through the forest. I was hoping he'd drop me or just kill me off in anger...

I hang from Bai Lei's shoulder as I try to think of something... I need to log out, but how? This has to be a glitch... a bug of some sort... or was this something else entirely? I sigh and look over to see Ren glaring at me. I stick my tongue out at the lackey causing him to sooth in anger. Were these really characters? They seemed too... too alive too real. No matter how well you program characters they always have a limit with interactions. These two really seem to be never-ending...

Ren continues to glare at me as I suddenly get lost in thought. If they weren't characters from a game... was this not a game? Wait... was that even possible? My mind races with calculations and when I come to an end I'm left shocked. It was possible... however small and unthinkable it was... it's still a possibility! Had I somehow gone to another world? Or another time? Wait... if I am in another world or somehow in the past... how will I get back!? My thoughts begin spiraling as I'm suddenly thrown on the floor. Ow! What is your problem? I say rubbing my butt with a frown.

I look up to find him walking away but what I see next has me frozen. Where were we? I look around the grand room with large pillars and tall candle stands. Weren't we just in the woods!? I find Ren glaring at me while standing next to a long desk. Bai Lei walks gracefully to the desk and sits down while saying Tell them to send this letter immediately and from now on, you're going to teach her how to be a proper lady. I scoff in disbelief and say I don't wish to be a proper lady! I want you to let me go! I stand up and rub my butt with a glare What kind of man drops a woman on the floor like a trash bag? I say looking straight at him. Woman? Where? Bai Lei says leaving me speechless. This cheeky little... little BUG! When my eyes land on the large open doors I Hmph and walk away. You may roam the grounds but you can't leave. Do you understand? Bai Lei says with a stern voice.

I ignore him and walk straight out of the large room. I come to an abrupt stop when I see a large grand garden filled with plants, flowers, and koi ponds! How? ... How is any of this happening!? I quickly shake myself and look for an exit. After an hour of roaming, I'm hot and exhausted. Why was this place like a maze!? I wipe my forehead o as I look around in despair. Okay, Nova... calm down and think.

I seem to have gone back in history... and somewhere in ancient China... was this even China? Wasn't it all divided up into different kingdoms? Arrrgg!! I grab my hair in frustration and plop onto the soft grass. I'm a white girl from America!!! I know nothing about China and its history!!!! I don't even know half of America's history! I'm going to die... I'm really going to die. Wait... how can I understand them and they understand me? I can't speak Chinese... I feel like crying...

I don't understand anything that's happening. The sun stares down at me like it's mocking me... I lift my hand up and flip it off. I lift up my other hand and flip it off with two hands! Why was this happening to me!? HUH!?

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Bai Lei watches with a blank face while Ren frowns saying What is she doing? Bai Lei sighs and says She's bad with direction... how many times did she circle around? Ren sighs and says I lost count. Why did you bring her here? Bai Lie continues to watch the girl roll back and forth on the grass while kicking and hitting it. Ren's frown grows as he says Is she ripping up the grass? Bai Lei nods his head and says I brought her back because she's not normal. I don't think she's from our world.

Ren shakes his head and says She's more like an evil spirit! We shouldn't keep her around... she may bring disaster. Bai Lei watches the girl come to a stop with grass all over her and in her hair. She suddenly starts taking off her undergarments causing him to nearly choke.

Chapter 2 - Not A Fan

It's so hot! These clothes are so uncomfortable... I get one arm out before Bai Lei's suddenly in front of me and shoving my arm back in. Are you mentally incompetent? He asks with a glare. I return the glare and pull away while saying If you don't want to see it then let. Me. Leave! Bai Lei's dark eyes look into my greens eyes with a heart-stopping glare. His eyes are so cold... I suddenly feel a chill run down my spine despite sweating my ass off. I'm only going to say this once more... Wear your clothes properly or I will personally teach you how.

I swallow hard and slightly nod my head in understanding as I slowly fix my undergarments. Bai Lei lifts his hand out to the side while still glaring at me. Ren is suddenly there with my outer clothes. Ren respectfully places the clothes in his hand and steps back silently. Bai Lei hands me the clothes and I quickly slip them back on. Ren will show you to your room. Bai Lei says before standing and walking away. Ren respectfully bows as Bai Lei leaves but as he turns back to me he gives me a sour look. Follow me, Ren says turning and walking away.

I feel like crying... I push myself up and slowly follow him into a different courtyard. It was still beautiful but it wasn't as big or as pretty as the other one. He opens the doors and says This is where you'll stay... obediently. I will have someone come over to help you settle in. He turns around and leaves without another look. I look to the open door with pitiful eyes... I slowly make my way in to see a room like the ones I always see in the TV Dramas. I loved watching Dramas like this but not enough to live here myself!

I'm too spoiled by modern living to survive this! Not to mention that Bai Lei... he's terrifying. I feel like he'll kill me before anything else in this world. I walk around the room while pushing the windows open. A nice cool breeze flows through the room making the curtains sway in a lazy pattern. Better... I say with a small smile. I then begin looking at everything in the room with curiosity. It was beautifully decorated for a fine lady. Not really my style but I'm not staying here. I shrug and turn around to find an older woman with hard eyes standing right behind me.

I nearly jump out of my shoes from fright as the lady says I will be taking care of you while you're here. Looks like we should start with a bath. She looks to my hair with disapproval. I lift a hand and immediately feel the grass I murdered earlier. Before I can say anything the lady walks o while saying Your bath will be ready in a minute. I awkwardly stand there not knowing what to do. I decide to sit on the ground and focus on logging out. Come on... come on... please! My lady, your bath is ready.

The older lady says walking into the room. I slowly open my eyes and quickly stand. She watches me with hard eyes but she doesn't say anything else so I follow her for my bath. It was just a large wooden bucket with water and flower petals floating on top. Great! Just great! I quickly strip down and step into the tub. The water was hot but not too hot. I sink down into the water and jump when I feel the older lady touch me. I can bathe myself, I say grabbing her hand.

Her hard eyes look up to me but she doesn't move. After a few awkward moments of staring at each other in silence, I release her hand and let her wash me. I feel violated! I'm a grown woman who can wash herself! After the shower, the older woman helps me get dressed in new clothes. This time it was a beautiful dress that felt much cooler.

The woman makes me sit in front of something that resembles a mirror but it's hard to see anything in it. She then starts combing my long hair with careful hands. I watch her in the mirror as I try to figure her out but when I see myself I get distracted. I look exactly like the character I created... this doesn't make sense. If this isn't a game, why do I look like my character?

After having my hair brushed and styled, I wait patiently until the older lady leaves. Once she's gone, I quickly jump up and begin looking at everything again. After checking I realize with a frown that there is only one exit. Well, that's not very practical... what if there was a fire? Sighing I walk over to the bed with a frown and plop down. Think Nova... after an hour of thinking I feel like banging my head against a wall. Lunch is served, my lady.

The old lady says walking in with a tray of food. I was hungry... I slowly get up and walk over to the table. It was a small plate of veggies and rice. I sit down with eagerness until I see the chopsticks. I don't know how to use chopsticks! I look over to the old lady who stands watching me. I gently clear my throat and say You're dismissed The older lady gives me a look but she nods and leaves making me smile. Yes! I grab the chopsticks and press them together.

I have no idea how to use them so I will just use them to scoop the food into my mouth. I quickly lift the plate and begin using the chopsticks to shovel the food in my mouth. It's so good! Half the food is in my mouth when the old lady suddenly returns. I freeze with a full mouth and large eyes. I slowly lower the plate as the old woman stares at me with shock.

I slowly start to chew the food when suddenly the old lady snaps out of her shock saying Spit it out this instant! You'll choke! I start chewing faster as the old lady comes towards me with urgency. I go to run away but the lady grabs me and begins grabbing my cheeks. She tries to force me to open my mouth but I refuse to give up the food! Who knows when my next meal will be! Spit it out! She yells at me while grabbing my face. I try to pull away as I chew faster.

I step on the end of my dress causing both of us to fall over. The plate on the table falls off and shatters on the floor as the old lady continues to fight me. The old lady was strong! She was like a bull! I break away from her and quickly try to crawl away but she grabs the end of my dress and begins pulling me back. This lady was terrifying!! What is going on here?

Bai Lei's voice has both of us freezing. I look up with full cheeks to see him staring down at me with a frown. I quickly swallow the food and instantly regret it. My eyes burn as the food goes down hard. The older lady quickly gets up and attempts to fix her hair and clothes. Apologies my lord, I was trying to prevent her from choking... It's my fault, please punish this servant.

I hit my chest with watery eyes but I turn to look at the lady like she's crazy. Please punish this servant.?!? Was she seriously asking to be punished!? Enough, you're dismissed. Bai Lei says with a cold look. The old lady bows before quickly leaving. I suddenly wish she'd stay.

I look over to find Bai Lei looking at the broken plate on the floor with the rest of the wasted food. His cold eyes lock onto me making me inch. Are you an animal? He asks in a low voice. I glare at him and say I was just eating. She came in panicking! Next thing you know, she's tackling me like an NFL player! She's pretty strong for an old lady... Bai Lei frowns at me before saying She will start teaching you how to properly act. I don't know where you're from but we use manners here.

I give him an uninterested look as I say Look, I get that things are different here... that's why I'm trying to leave. I don't belong here okay? Bai Lei narrows his eyes as he says Your kind acts like barbarians? I scrunch my face up at him before shaking my head and sighing. I guess we would look like barbarians compared to them... I'm sorry for touching you. I really didn't know you were... I didn't mean to okay? I would like to leave. This is kidnapping and now your holding me against my will. I don't belong to you.

Bai Lei watches me with cold eyes but when he starts moving closer I feel like I'm suddenly looking at a demon. I go to step back but quickly stop myself. Stand your ground, Nova! He stops right before me and slowly lifts his hand. He reaches for my face making me flinch. Was he going to hit me!? But the slap never came. Instead, he gentle picks a piece of rice off my face with his long elegant fingers. I look up to his eyes and find them as cold as ice.

You do now. You will learn how to behave or there will be consequences. He says towering over me. I suddenly reach out and grab his hand holding the rice. I quickly bring it to my mouth and suck the rice off his finger. I feel his entire body stiffen as I slowly smile.

I lean in closer on my tippy toes and whisper in his ear You can't tame me, no one can. I lean back and marvel at just how pretty this guy really was. You can't even see his pores!! Was he even human? He's prettier than most women! His dark eyes deepen as he looks into my green eyes.

We'll see, he says in a low soft voice. You should just kill me then... I say leaning in closer. His dark eyes still watch mine as he slowly smiles saying I have something better in mind. Suddenly he steps back and turns away leaving me glaring.

I was really hoping to stir him up and make him flustered but it didn't seem to faze him a bit. Never touch a woman my ass!! If that were really the case he would have lost his cool just now. I tsk and turn to look at the wasted food with sorrow. It was so good...

I take a cloth out and roughly wipe my hands but I still can't get the feeling of her lips off them. It wasn't just her lips... she also used her tongue! I throw the cloth with irritation and try to relax. I lean my head back and close my eyes but I instantly see her jade green eyes.

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I snap my eyes open with a growl but no matter what I do, I can't seem to relax. Her eyes were hypnotic... maybe she was an evil spirit. Master. Ren appears before me on one knee. It's been done, Ren says quietly. I sigh and say I want you to get a book on evil spirits. Ren looks up with a frown but quickly nods while saying Would you like me to check to see if she's truly an evil spirit as well? I pinch the bridge of my nose and wave him off saying Whatever just make sure you don't hurt her. Ren nods and quickly disappears. I don't know why but when I think about someone hurting her I feel uncomfortable... she must really be an evil spirit. Maybe I've been cursed...

I get up and quickly walk over to my inner garden. I slip off my outer robe and walk into the natural spring. The water was always the right temperature because it was magical. It aided in healing and helped with advancements in power. I go to the deepest spot and sit at the bottom. I close my eyes and begin absorbing the energy around me. I needed to stop getting so distracted by her and focus. I need to finish healing or I won't be able to make it back in time. I need to hurry! I walk back and forth in the room as I slowly create a plan of escape. If my calculations are correct, I should have no problem slipping away. Suddenly, I look up and find Ren glaring at me from the door. I frown at him before saying What do you want?

Such a rude woman! Ren says walking further into the room. He marches all the way to me and only stops when he's a foot away. He glares down at me and says Come clean now and we won't kill you. I look at him like he's retarded and say What? Come clean about what? Ren scoffs at me and says You're going to try and deny being an evil spirit!? He points at me with anger instantly pissing me off. I hate when people point at me in the face like this! Get your finger out of my face! I say through my teeth.

Ren smirks at me and points his finger closer to me while saying Or what? I'm practically seeing red at this point but I try to calm myself. Last chance... I say in warning. Ren then leans over and pokes me on the shoulder... I snap. I turn my head and instantly latch onto his hand. He screams in pain and shock as I bite down with a growl. I can't stand when people point at me in the face, but the one thing that will send me into insanity is poking me. He just did both.

Let go, you crazy woman!! Ren says in panic but I just bite down harder. He screams in pain as the old woman comes running around the corner. She comes to a screeching halt when she sees what's happening. Oh my! Let go! This isn't proper for an unmarried woman! The old lady says grabbing me from behind.

Ren tries to push my head away but I just bite down harder. Get her off me!! She's rabid!! Ren says with growing panic. He was a shadow guard! He kills without batting an eyelash and yet this woman... No! This rabid evil spirit was going to be the death of him!! The old woman grabs me from behind and tries to pull me away but every time she pulls, Ren cries out in pain. You should be put down like the rabid animal you are! Ren yells pissing me off further. He just doesn't know when to stop!

I reach out and grab both his nipples. I pinch them as hard as I can and finish it with a twist! Titty twister for the mister! Mess with me and this will be your end! Ren's screams reach a new high causing the surrounding birds to fly away. Bai Lei watches with a look of shock. He quickly shakes himself and says Release him this instant! If I have to come over there you'll regret it... I hesitate for a moment before letting him go. I spit and wipe my mouth off as I glare at Ren.

The old lady holds me from behind as if she's scared I'd attack again. Touch me again and I'll rip them off... I say in a growl. Bai Lei freezes. Bai Lei slowly turns to look at Ren as he rubs his nipples with tears. You touched her? Bai Lei asks in a low cold voice. Ren instantly freezes when he feels his master's anger rolling off him in waves. Ren turns to look at him with tears in his eyes I... I only poked her. Ren says with fear. He quickly gets up and kneels before Bai Lei as he says I've made a mistake, please punish me.

I watch Ren with disgust... another person asking to be punished! Were these people into that kind of thing? Bai Lei says Wait in my office Ren nods and quickly disappears. Bai Lei turns to look at me with cold eyes.

You will marry me in the future so from now on, you will not touch anyone other than me. He says before turning and walking away. I scoff at him and mumble He must be delusional if he thinks I'm going to marry him... The old lady behind me gasps in shock.

The old lady finally releases me and says It's an honor to marry his highness! I don't know what kind of background you have but I can tell it isn't good! His highness left you in my care so from now on, you will learn to act like a proper lady! She humphs and walks away angerly. I watch the old lady leave with a look of disbelief. They're all insane! Does she even care that I'm being held against my will? Does anyone care!? NO!! My ass doesn't belong here and it's about time I made my exit! Humph to you too!

I stick my head out the door and look around the empty courtyard. Clear! I quickly jet from the room and don't stop until I'm by the concrete wall. I look around one last time before pulling up my dress and climbing the plum tree next to the wall. Climbing a tree was hard to begin with but this dress made it next to impossible! It's like a wearable deathtrap! I finally make it to the top with a large smile.