[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!
"Seraphina."
Raven gently touched her shoulder. He couldn't just leave, thinking she would feel saddened by his departure.
"Didn't you want to see me off?"
He shook her a little harder, but Seraphina remained still, not even showing a reaction as if she were in a pleasant dream.
"Seraphina?"
Something felt wrong. Raven grabbed her hastily by the shoulder.
Her limp body didn't move under his firm grip. Even yesterday, it terrified him to notice her mouth sealed tight.
Her already pallid complexion seemed to get paler by the day. Raven shook her even stronger.
"Seraphina, open your eyes."
"Ah…"
Her firmly closed eyelids trembled, revealing hazy purple eyes. He gently embraced Seraphina, who seemed to be rolling her eyes languidly.
"Do you have any energy? Do you feel any pain?"
"I…"
"No matter what I did, you weren't waking up. It's just like…"