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!
Count Alaric arrival
Right at that moment, all of Seraphina's senses seemed to cease their functions. Pillen was still watching her from the side when she quickly grabbed hold of her hand in surprise.
"Madame!"
The sharp needle had punctured her hand mercilessly before blood started oozing out. As the blood trickled down from the body of that fine needle, Pillen immediately retrieved the needle from her hand.
"It's dangerous. So, it'd be better for you to put off embroidery for now."
"Who is here, Lili?"
Blood was no longer significant in Seraphina's mind. On the other hand, Lili's voice trailed off when she noticed that Seraphina was being slightly unusual.
"Well, Count Alaric is here to see you."
Once her father's name was mentioned, Seraphina straight away felt that her heart had already sunk and wrecked. She managed to close her trembling lips tightly, but she still couldn't prevent her fingertips from turning white.