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!
I shouldn’t have cried that much yesterday…
"I found out something strange from Arjan today. I heard that the county is currently facing a huge fine and he has been working hard on it—all because of you."
"Really? I guess the paperwork must have passed already."
"Really, you were the one who did that?"
He gave a devious smile at her words.
"I didn't actually do it—to be exact. I just slipped some rumors out and the public officials, who have been wanting to see results, began to demand their own turn."
"Raven, really…"
She immediately sent a ridiculous look at his words. To be honest, it wasn't because she disliked it. Nevertheless, no one would actually stop abruptly just like that, especially her father, Count Alaric.
"I'm quite embarrassed to say this, but my father is a wicked man. Therefore, he'll try his level best to get even with you."
"So?"
Raven responded as if he was asking what seemed to be the problem.