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!
I love you too (R-18)
Even those bound to her by blood had been monsters, trampling her fragile heart. It was only natural for her to wonder if others would do the same. But Raven wasn't like them. He did nothing of the sort. The kindness he showed her was something she had never experienced before.
It was different. It was neither pity nor just another shallow feeling.
For the first time, she no longer had to worry about being hurt.
"Huh…"
Tears welled up in Seraphina's large eyes, but they were no longer tears of sadness. They were tears of joy, of pure relief, spilling down her cheeks like a cleansing rain.
"Thank you for marrying me, Seraphina," Raven whispered, his voice thick with emotion.
He held her close, his rough hand gently patting her back, grounding her in his embrace.
"Thank you for being with me," he continued his words a balm to her soul.
Seraphina burrowed deeper into his arms, their skin still pressed together.