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!
Unforeseen Illness and Urgent Care
Her cheek was too warm. Raven immediately touched his hand that was unintentionally removed from her cheek and wondered if his hand was the one that had been too cold. An unusual heat warmed up his palm to a different extent than before. Realizing that he was just fine, Raven hurriedly placed his hand on top of her forehead.
"Seraphina, wake up," he urged, his voice laced with growing concern.
Her slender shoulders shook slightly, but Seraphina was showing no signs of waking up at all. Her hot breath was short as it lingered in the air before it quickly disappeared.
"Seraphina, Seraphina," Raven repeated, his worry intensifying.
Her whole body seemed to be caught in fire when he embraced her torso. Raven instantly exclaimed at the heat that was evident through her thin and soft gown. "Someone out there!"
"What can I do for you, sir?" a maid hurriedly responded.
"Call for the doctor. Now!" Raven commanded urgently.