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!
Hypothesis and Suspicion
The innkeeper was behind the counter, his face pale and anxious. He looked up as Raven and Seraphina approached, a nervous twitch playing at the corner of his mouth.
"Any news?" Raven asked, his voice neutral, but there was a sharpness in his eyes that made the innkeeper flinch.
"I-I'm afraid not, Sir," the innkeeper stammered, wringing his hands together. "The guards searched the premises, but there's no sign of the thief. It's as if they vanished into thin air."
Raven's jaw tightened, though he didn't say anything. Beside him, Seraphina stepped forward, her brow furrowed in thought. "Did anyone hear or see anything that night? Any strange noises? Unusual movements?"
The innkeeper shook his head. "Not a thing, my lady. Everyone was asleep when it happened. The guards are baffled—there were no signs of forced entry, no broken windows, nothing."