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!
Raven's helplessness
In the midst of her internal turmoil, her thoughts raced in a frantic jumble. She considered the possibility that the Duchess of Everwyn may have unintentionally consumed another substance, potentially one that interacted negatively with the prescribed medication. However, lacking specific details, all she could do was speculate.
At this crucial juncture, mere conjecture offered little assistance to an individual in urgent need of clear and definitive answers.
"For now," the doctor began, obviously with a trembling voice,
"the most important thing is stabilizing Madame Seraphina. Once she's stable, we'll figure out what caused this."
Raven's response was icy
"Fine,"
he said, his voice flat.
"But understand this—I'm not patient. I won't wait long."
The doctor nodded quickly,
"Understood,"