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!
Unburdened Tears
Raven whispered softly in her ear, his voice a soothing balm to her frayed nerves. His hand, which had impulsively embraced her in her grief, hesitated for a moment before beginning to gently pat her on the back.
"You don't have to put up with it if it gets hard. You can just let yourself go in front of me. Don't endure the pain by yourself."
Her eyes, which had been desperately holding back tears, began to loosen at Raven's words.
Tears poured continuously from her eyes as her tightly closed mouth slowly parted, allowing her to finally release the emotions she had kept bottled up for so long.
She never wanted to get sick. She never even wanted to be a burden to her family. Most importantly, she just wanted to be loved by them.