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...
The office fell silent again after the main culprit of the commotion departed. Raven's pen resumed dancing on the documents.
None of Raven's aides were invited to his wedding. Most had been by his side before he was bestowed the title of Duke. Some were commoners who started from low positions. The Count would never truly welcome these guests.
A sudden marriage between his master and an unknown duchess. Terrance stared at the Duke for a while before speaking.
"How was your wedding ceremony?"
"It was okay."
"The Duchess…"
"Terrance, do you also miss the smell of dirt from the field?"
"No, sir."
Terrance, more discreet than Lyndon, quickly closed his mouth. The only sound in the office was the scratching of Raven's pen on paper.
After sampling the sweetness, Raven's hand naturally went inside the basket again. He popped another cookie into his mouth and murmured.
"…I told her to rest."
"Yes?"