Duke, it hurts...
[MATURE CONTENT WARNING: READ AT YOUR OWN RISK] Welcome to the fancy world of the elite, where Seraphina Alaric, a delicate and fragile girl always relying on medicine to get better, is just trying to catch a break before her life gets turned upside down by an arranged marriage... Seriously, who wants to be tied down when you’re still figuring out what you want in life? During a swanky banquet, she bumps into the enigmatic Duke of Everwyn. And the craziest part? She has no clue who this guy is—just thinks he’s some mysterious stranger. Out of nowhere, feeling adventurous (and maybe a bit reckless), she suggests a secret rendezvous that turns her whole world upside down. In that hidden moment, Seraphina dives headfirst into her wildest desires. But plot twist—turns out, the guy she just spent the night with is none other than her future husband. Oops! So much for a mysterious stranger—she just spent the night with her future husband! "Duke, It Hurts..." invites you into a whirlwind of self-discovery, steamy romance, and the sweet chaos of love when you least expect it. Can Seraphina break free from societal chains, or will she find herself tangled in the very web she tried to escape? Join her on this thrilling journey, and discover how love can be both liberating and complicated. Don’t miss out—your next obsession is just a page away!
Arjan's disbelief
Arjan went silent for a moment....
She was thoroughly shocked...
How couldn't she? Her sister, a weak girl suddenly become like this?
After the moment of pause seraphina continued.
"You know perfectly well that our sisterly relations aren't close enough to bring up such private stories, so let's just stop there. Isn't there another reason why you have come to see me—plus the Duke and the others as well?"
Seraphina's gaze was piercing, her eyes locking onto Arjan's with a determination that brooked no argument.
Arjan clicked her tongue, her frustration barely concealed.
"That's right. My father said this: 'A huge fine suddenly fell on the county,' and he kept saying it was the work of the Duke of Everwyn himself."
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