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!
A Journey to Freedom
It had been some time since Raven and Seraphina had returned from the Marquis's territory.
Almost a month had passed since their last encounter with Arjan, and the couple had been busy dealing with the aftermath of the shocking revelations they had uncovered. After learning about the poisonous medicine that Seraphina had been consuming for years, she immediately stopped taking it.
The realization that the combination of the poison with other medicines was harming her even more had shaken both of them. It wasn't just poison—it was a lethal concoction that had been slowly wearing down her body.
After analyzing the situation further, the doctors concluded that the long-term exposure to both poison and incompatible medicines had left Seraphina's body in a precarious state.