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!
Everlasting worries
Having said that, it's different if they were much more special than me, myself. It was unconditionally necessary for him to make sure that he was the absolute right person—especially by gender. Raven listened attentively to Seraphina, his intense gaze never leaving her face. The rhythmic motion of the carriage and the gentle clop of the horse's hooves seemed to fade into the background as he focused solely on her.
"You're family to me. How can I argue about our unreserved friendship?" she said softly, her eyes reflecting sincerity.
Her voice, though quiet, was filled with an earnestness that touched him deeply.
"That's right," Raven replied, his heart warming at her words.
He immediately hid the smile that was creeping onto his mouth. In other words, she had just declared that she had no other special relationship apart from what she had with him.