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!
Bringing poison??
"Yes…" Seraphina could never defy the Count's words. Her chin quivered unnaturally while she still couldn't hold her eye contact with the Count. The air around her felt heavy, as if she was suffocating under the weight of his gaze.
Raven then carefully took a seat next to her. Her body was still shivering and it seemed like she had no intentions of meeting his gaze at all.
The fear in her eyes was palpable, and Raven's heart ached to see her in such a state.
What the hell did he say until she got this terrified? Raven desperately tried to hold in his soaring anger. His fists clenched involuntarily at his sides, the knuckles turning white with the effort to remain composed.
All things considered, he was actually glad that he had informed the butler beforehand of his early return.
He thought of having dinner together with Seraphina and he straight away proceeded to depart on his way home from work.