"Please, I have to go home." That's what I told the man in front of me. I begged him to let me go, but deep down, I prayed he wouldn’t.
How strange is that? How can I feel safer with a stranger I just met than with the man who was supposed to love me until death? Why does he look at me like I'm the most beautiful thing in the world? Does he see the bruises? Is that why he's doing this?
I shouldn't have left the house, but I couldn't let him win. Not this time. But I hadn't anticipated this.
"He'll never hurt you again." I want to believe those words, but I don't know if I can. What if I'm going crazy? What if it's all a dream, and I wake up back in my nightmare?
I shouldn't trust him, but why does his voice affect me so deeply? Why does he smell like lightning storms and heather?
"Nefretiri? Do you know what a mate is?"
No, he didn't just say that!
Life isn't supposed to be this dark. That's what Nefretiri Jordans believed until her world came crashing down. Her marriage had turned into a game of master and slave, and she would never win. Not when her husband was cruel enough to bring his mistresses into their home and treat Nefera like nothing more than a servant. She wanted to run, but she couldn't. He'd never let her go, especially not with their new daughter. So she had no choice but to live in hell and try to stay sane.
Unfortunately, that fragile line of sanity broke when Ricky went too far, and Nefera made a foolish choice. After all, it was just a cake. Who cared about that?
Fate has a cruel sense of humor, and Nefera quickly learned that nothing happens by chance. What started as a painful but necessary trip to the store turned into an unexpected adventure.
After all, she never put "mate" on her shopping list.
Not that it mattered to Ivan. The Alpha of the Sebryanny Kinzhal pack from Colorado, slowly recovering from a year of hell. All he wanted was peace and to figure out his purpose. The moon goddess had an answer, and she set him up to find the one thing he needed to be saved.
So, when Nefera crashed into his truck, and he saw her, Ivan knew she was his destiny. Unfortunately for him, she wasn't on board and seemed to belong to someone else. If Ivan wanted Nefretiri to be his, he'd need to do more than earn her trust. Dark secrets were waiting to devour both of them, and more than one enemy was lurking in the shadows, ready to claim what they unknowingly held.
Somehow, they must get past their pain to find each other and build something neither believed was possible again. It's time to put the cards on the table and bet it all. If they win, their lives will be more than either could ever dream. But if they lose, the darkness will destroy more than one life.
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For this type of storyline, I believe the pacing was practically perfect for the most part. However, I do hesitate to say it's flawless because there were moments when you might find yourself thinking, "Any day now... Oh look, bunnies!"
(Note: There are no actual bunnies in this manga.)
At first, I almost gave up on it. But let me warn you—don’t do that! It may start off slowly, but if you're in the mood for a feel-good story with a touch of romance and comedy, this one’s worth sticking with. Also, I’m not sure why this manga isn’t labeled as romance, because it does feature several meaningful relationships.
What I found refreshing was how different this shoujo manga felt compared to others. It didn’t focus on an incompetent protagonist or involve an angry fan club attacking people (well, kind of—but that’s what makes it unique!).
I might have been overly generous giving it an 8, but since I was torn between 7 and 8, why not lean toward optimism?
It’s only 26 chapters long, so give it a shot!
This manga perfectly matched my preferences. I really appreciate strong female protagonists, gradually developing yet solid relationships, and relaxing Slice of Life settings. So, if you're into any of these aspects, you should consider checking it out. The story centers around Tokeida Airi, her best friend Sahara Taki, her sister Nako, and the events at their school instigated by a mysterious group known as F.
The storyline isn't entirely unique—a popular student and a strange group plotting against them. However, there were sufficient plot twists to keep me hooked, and most of them flowed naturally, making the entire plot seem unforced. Overall, the story was pretty good, so I rate it a 7.
As for the art, while I'm not an expert to comment authoritatively, it appears average to me. Nothing about it stood out as exceptionally good or horribly bad—just from a regular person's perspective. Therefore, I also give the art a 7.
The characters were undoubtedly my favorite part of the manga. The main characters were well-developed and clearly established. I grew fond of Airi and Taki and their chemistry with each other and other characters. Airi exhibited multiple facets of her personality and was a balanced mix of positive and negative traits. She was physically strong, brave, and determined, but she also allowed herself moments of shyness and mental vulnerability in front of Taki. On the other hand, the side characters—Iseya, Michiru, and Hatori—had somewhat forced character development and changes, which were jarring. But if you can overlook that, or if you're not overly concerned about what the side characters do (like me), then you'll be fine. I give the characters an 8.
In terms of enjoyment, being the kind of person who gets excited over character relationship progressions, I genuinely enjoyed this manga. It was an engaging experience, and I was rather sad when I realized I had finished it. It drew me in, and watching the main couple share fluffy moments or experience developments brought a creepy otaku smile to my face. The fluff was executed exceptionally well—kudos to the mangaka for that. I rate enjoyment a 9.
Overall, I was very satisfied with what I read and highly recommend it to anyone considering it or looking for some fluff. Thus, the overall score for this review is a 9.
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