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!
A Child
Raven stepped out of the room, leaving behind a fragile Seraphina who had fallen back into a peaceful sleep. His heart ached, but he tried to calm his mind. Just as the door clicked shut behind him, he noticed the doctor standing outside, almost as if he had been waiting there for him.
Raven's eyebrows furrowed in concern. "What's the matter?" he asked, his voice holding a faint edge of worry.
The doctor shifted uncomfortably. "I'm not sure if it's appropriate for me to say this, but… congratulations, my lord."
"Congratulations?" Raven echoed, his confusion deepening. "Did you just congratulate me on my wife's recovery?"
The doctor quickly shook his head, avoiding Raven's piercing gaze. "No, that's not what I meant, Your Grace. I believe… the Duchess is pregnant."
Raven froze, his mind grinding to a halt. "What?"