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!
Duke's reward (minor R-18)
"Why are you hiding your nosebleed?" Raven asked, his eyes narrowing with concern.
She had just hidden her medicine. Seraphina hesitated before responding cautiously, "Well… nosebleeds are nothing."
"Nosebleeds are nothing?" Raven repeated, incredulous. His sleeves were stained with her blood, and her face was as pale as a ghost. What did she mean, 'nothing'?
He tried to say something to her, who seemed indifferent towards her health, but he held his tongue. He thought of Count Alaric, the man who cared more for his reputation than his daughter. The morning's encounter with him only solidified Raven's resolve to protect Seraphina.
"Did he always treat you like that at home?" Raven asked, his voice softening.
Seraphina's lips twitched, and she avoided his gaze. "It's not a bother when you're sick. If it hurts, you should tell me honestly that it hurts."
"Okay," Seraphina replied, her voice barely above a whisper.