[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!
Raven could no longer say anything about her determined resolve. All he could do was support her in every way possible, standing by her side as she faced her past head-on.
"I just hope that Arjan Alaric is just as wise," Seraphina said, her voice tinged with a mixture of hope and apprehension.
Raven nodded, his arms tightening around her, drawing her closer.
"If you say so… then okay, I'll do it. But don't forget your own task at all times."
"If it's your way of talking then… Don't push myself too hard?" Seraphina's smile was soft, touched by his concern.
"Yes."
"I got it." Her words were a promise, but her eyes sparkled with a challenge.
"Then, my lady, can you please put off from getting dressed for now? No matter how warm this room is, it's still not enough to calm these desires of mine."
"What?" Seraphina's eyebrows shot up, a mixture of surprise and amusement crossing her face.