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!
Social Maneuvering
"Yeah."
Arjan's laughter deepened, though the smile she directed at her sister was rigid, almost forced.
"I kept pestering our father because I have missed you so much, but I was always rejected. I heard that you're not going for your honeymoon, though," Arjan remarked, her voice tinged with curiosity.
"You don't have to be so formal. You are, after all, my sister. You may visit us anytime," Seraphina responded warmly, her expression softening.
"Wow! Thank you. I really missed you," Arjan exclaimed, her voice filled with genuine excitement. She reached out and immediately hugged Seraphina's neck, her arms tightening with the sincerity of her feelings. The embrace lasted longer than usual, conveying a depth of emotion that words alone couldn't express.
"I feel so empty without my sister at home. My sister was always there whenever I got home," Arjan continued, her voice dropping to a more somber tone.