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!
A Visitor’s Interruption
Raven just couldn't resist his wife's charm as he bowed his head down. His dry lips started to touch as they fell upon her, which had slightly flicked her bangs aside.
The warmth was quickly added to color her lovely reddened face. Seraphina still seemed to be at the edge of her own dreams. And her husband, who was smiling softly today, appeared to be rather suspicious.
"Is this the budget that was allocated to the mansion for this month?"
As Raven's eyes glanced towards the document that she had been looking at, Seraphina immediately tried to conceal her thoughts.
"Yes, and these are the funds for the second half of the year itself. If you were to combine this month's budget along with the remaining amount from last month, it might produce a much larger amount than what we have set before. Oh, but there's something which I've missed due to the tea party, even so…"