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!
Worried Duke
Without hesitation, they hurried toward town, where a small local doctor was waiting. Though not a specialist, he quickly cleaned Seraphina's wound, but Raven wasn't satisfied. "She's still unconscious! We need to get to the capital, now."
The fastest carriage was fetched, and soon they were racing toward the capital. Raven's heart pounded as he held Seraphina close, praying she would pull through.
By the time they reached the Everwyn mansion, Raven's patience had run out. "Call the doctor, NOW!" he shouted the moment they arrived.
The mansion's physician rushed in, and Raven could only stand by helplessly as the doctor began to treat Seraphina, his heart pounding with fear.
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The carriage sped towards the capital with Raven clutching Seraphina's unconscious form.