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!
The weight of the past
The rumors which kept people in a buzz flashed through her mind. Come to think of it, she had also heard how he played quite an active role in the recent war. He had successfully vanquished dozens and hundreds of them all by himself.
Still, he was never a devil. Those numerous injuries on his back were proof that exhibited the horrors of the time back then.
In less than no time, he already brought her clothes that had fallen onto the floor.
"You'd better put on your clothes. If you catch another cold again, I'll be the one in trouble."
"Yes, I got it."
Seraphina opened her eyes at Raven's words. She couldn't bear to ask why his back was awfully slashed. How painful it must have been.
In the same way that she couldn't bear telling him as well.
With thoughtful consideration, he gently raised her back as she wore her own clothes.
"You should get dressed as well. You might catch a cold like me before."