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!
Unleashing the Burden
She believed that she could finally say it now. Her lips then slowly parted as if she was already bewitched with a mind that seemed to readily divulge everything.
"Actually, Lady Arjan Alaric came for a visit this afternoon."
Raven's forehead instinctively frowned at the single utterance of the name Alaric .He immediately remembered Count Alaric, who had treated her terribly. The memories of their cruel treatment made his blood boil.
"She is your sister right?" He asked..
"Yes..arjan is my sister, she came here today to meet me."
"Why?"
"She was just wondering how I was doing here. How well I live and even, how much I was abused."
"What do you mean—what are you even talking about?"
Raven's eyes glinted ferociously. The idea that anyone in his household could dare to mistreat her was infuriating.
"Is there anyone in the duchy who'd dare give you a hard time?"