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!
You HAVE to live...
"Master, you can't go in there! It's dangerous for both the mother and the baby if you enter!" one of the servants yelled, practically throwing herself in front of him.
Raven's feet froze. Dangerous? For both of them? He clenched his fists, trying to get a grip on his emotions. But another scream echoed from behind the door, and it felt like someone had punched him in the gut.
"Is she okay?" His voice cracked, betraying his calm facade.
"It's normal, Your Grace," the midwife assured him through the door. "Just part of the process. You need to be patient."
Patient? Raven had never felt less patient in his life. Every scream, every sound from the room, felt like it was draining the blood from his veins. He paced back and forth, trying to keep it together.
"Still no baby?" he asked one of the servants who had just come out.
"Not yet, Duke. First births take time." The servant tried to sound reassuring, but it didn't help. Not one bit.