Duke, it hurts...
[ MATURE CONTENT WARNING: READ ON YOUR OWN RISK ] In the opulent world of aristocracy, Seraphina Alaric, a delicate young woman, is on the brink of an arranged marriage that promises to change her life in ways she could never have imagined. Trapped by societal expectations and her fragile health, she yearns for a taste of freedom and control over her destiny. Amidst a grand banquet, Seraphina's path crosses with the mysterious and alluring Duke of Everwyn, setting the stage for a series of unpredictable events. She impulsively proposes an intimate encounter that will shape the course of her life in ways she could never have foreseen. As they steal away to a secluded room, Seraphina discovers desires she never knew she had, and a strength within herself that she had long suppressed. But when she found out the man she slept with last night was her future husband... "Duke, It Hurts..." promises to unravel a tale of self-discovery, forbidden passion, and the delicate love between the couple.
The party
After a few days...
Seraphina began to fix her stare at the letter that was in her hand. The invitation, which had been stamped with the seal of Count Alaric, had ultimately indicated the meaning of acceptance.
"Finally, it's today."
She had already expected it. Arjan, who was forced to leave the duchy as if she was just being kicked out by Seraphina, couldn't have stayed still at all.
The tension between them was palpable, a lingering shadow over the day's events.
Even so, the proposal that was delivered by her father had never been brought up by Raven himself. It was a testament to the underlying conflicts that still simmered between them.She would just be gritting her teeth desperately. Arjan had this morbid personality where she would want to pay it back once she was defeated by others.