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!
Accelerating situation
"I've told you so many times before, don't come near me. If you keep being this rude, I won't just stand by anymore."
"Ha."
As Seraphina's words of rejection were heard by him, The arrogant Ferdinand's face changed, and soon, his frustrated face was revealed.
He ran a hand through his hair with a rough, irritated motion; his calm and a Nobel aura directly turned into something else, his true nature...
"What? This isn't what Arjan told me. I didn't expect you to be like this."
"…Excuse me?"
For a moment, Seraphina felt like her mind had gone blank. He'd heard something about her—from someone else. She was suspicious, who could it be? Is he talking nonsense? Did he know something?
"What did Arjan say?"
"She told me you don't mind when people approach you."
"What does that even…"
"I've heard it all. Isn't that how you seduced the Duke? Spread your legs even before marriage…"