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!
Conspiracy
Seraphina's eyes grew wide open at the rather violent sound of the door creaking open, accompanied by a boorish step. It was at that moment when her expression turned into a frown upon the sharp click of a heel.
"Did anyone notice anything on the way in?"
Seraphina held her breath at the unfamiliar tone of voice.
Who was that?
It was too discreet to be the voice of one of the attendees.
"No way. Thanks to you, I was able to hide at the party without anyone doubting me at all."
"I really didn't expect this to go so smoothly. You don't know how reliable it was to be able to obtain cooperation. If it wasn't for you, I might be seeing blood today—at the very least."
"We have to do well since all of us have something to do with one another."
Unlike his loud laughter, Seraphina was busy contemplating. These stories she overheard were ones she couldn't even laugh at.
"How far are you prepared?"