[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's low voice reverberated through the room, his fingers deftly unfastening the buttons of her dress.
"Really, no?" he murmured.
Seraphina's lips clamped shut, her face hidden behind a veil of silver hair, burning red beneath.
He sought her eyes, the thought of them making his heart flutter. Tilting her chin, he kissed her deeply.
As her dress slipped down, revealing a delicate bustier, his lips traced her neck and shoulders, savoring the softness of her curves.
"It's your last chance," he whispered.
Seraphina remained silent, her mind swirling with confusion and desire.
"Shall we not do it, my wife?" he asked.
She couldn't believe she was allowing him to heat her this way. There was no crueler mercy than this. His hands continued their exploration, refusing to let the heat dissipate.
'…This is so painful,' she thought, feeling her resolve weaken.