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!
Whispers of the Moonlit Night
"I swear."
"…Rav…ven."
Her delicate, crimson lips barely parted as she murmured his name, the quiet night amplifying the tenderness in her voice. Raven's mouth curled into a warm, satisfied smile.
"Yes, that's what you'll call me from now on. No more 'Duke'."
"Okay."
Seraphina's murmuring softened as sleep overtook her, her eyelids fluttering shut.
"Are you sleepy?"
"Yes..."
Raven's body still ached with desire, but he restrained himself, his hand lingering on her skin. The scent of her and the memory of their intimacy tormented him.
"Hmm… I want to do more."
He pressed his lips to hers with an urgent need. As she opened her mouth to breathe, her violet eyes flickered open.
"I'm really sleepy…"
Her body was sore, and another round would likely cause her more pain. Raven sighed, accepting her refusal.
"Okay, I won't push. Just let me touch you."
"I'm sleepy..."