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!
It's time...
Weeks went by...
"Ah!"
Raven whipped around, practically jumping out of his skin. "Whoa, what's wrong? You okay?"
Seraphina sat there, frozen, eyes wide like a deer caught in headlights.
"Hello? Seraphina? Do I need to call a doctor or something?"
She didn't respond—just blinked, her mouth slightly open like she was about to say something but couldn't get the words out. Raven was starting to lose it.
"For real, you gotta say something. You're freaking me out over here!"
Finally, she grabbed his hand, pulling him closer without a word. He didn't know what was going on, but she guided his hand down to her stomach, giving him a look that said, "Trust me."
"What the heck are you—?"
"Shh. Just wait."
Before he could say more, something shifted under his hand. His eyes went wide. Was that...?
"Wait... Is that...?"
Seraphina nodded, her smile soft. "Yeah. It's the baby."