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 game...(2)
Nearby, other soldiers who had been training stopped what they were doing to watch the strange spectacle.
Some snuck curious glances, trying to figure out what the Duke was up to, but none dared approach too closely. They knew better than to get caught up in one of Raven's 'games.'
Raven chuckled. "You're welcome to watch, but if I catch anyone slacking off on their practice, they'll be joining the game."
The watching soldiers quickly turned back to their tasks, though many kept glancing over. The ones stuck in the wheel pose were already starting to look strained, their arms shaking and faces growing red from the effort.
By the 5-minute mark, it was clear that most of them were nearing their limit. Sweat poured down their faces, and some of them were trembling so hard that it looked like they might collapse at any moment. Raven, however, wasn't showing any sign of mercy.