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In the opulent world of aristocracy, Seraphina Alaric is a fragile young woman, destined for an arranged marriage with a man she's never met....
Trapped by societal expectations and her own delicate health, she yearns for a taste of freedom and control over her own life.
At a grand banquet, Seraphina's path crosses with the mysterious and alluring Duke of Everwyn.
Drawn to his shared disdain for the glittering façade of their world, she impulsively proposes an intimate encounter....
What begins as a daring bid for agency over her own body quickly evolves into a night of unanticipated passion and vulnerability.
As they steal away to a secluded room, Seraphina discovers desires she never knew she had and a strength within herself that she had long suppressed....
The Duke, captivated by her innocence and courage, finds himself torn between his own desires and the need to protect her fragile heart.
"Duke, It Hurts..." is a tale of self-discovery, forbidden passion, and the delicate balance between control and surrender. Amid the constraints of high society, Seraphina's journey reveals the profound impact of intimate connections and the unexpected ways they can shape our destinies.
