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!
Disrupting the Routine
But still, peace didn't linger that much. All of a sudden, Raven jumped out of his seat as soon as he had closed the last document that was posted, his sudden movement breaking the tranquility of the office.
The crisp sound of papers being set aside echoed through the room, causing heads to turn.
"Oh, where are you going?" Startled, Lyndon immediately threw a question, his voice a mix of confusion and curiosity. Raven, on the other hand, quickly put on his coat, the rustle of the fabric loud in the now silent office, before saying, "I'm getting off work today."
His words had frozen the softened atmosphere of the office, a shockwave of disbelief spreading through the room like wildfire. Faces that had been relaxed just moments ago now reflected a mix of surprise and incredulity.
"What? But there are other things—" Lyndon started, his eyes wide with astonishment, but Raven cut him off with a swift hand gesture.