The First Night With the Duke — Chapter 23

Whew, The First Night With the Duke [Official] Chapter 23 certainly got readers talking, and feeling all sorts of ways! This chapter delivered a fascinating mix of swoon-worthy art and some very intense discussions about our leads.

Many readers were absolutely charmed by the beautiful artwork and the overall cuteness of the interactions, gushing about being "overwhelmed" in the best way! 💖 There's also a lot of love for Ripley apologizing for her deception, and a huge cheer for the OG FL being such a genuine and good friend. Fans are even hoping for some new friendships to blossom!

However, our Duke Zeronis is officially the center of a lively debate. While some light-heartedly (or sarcastically 😉) dubbed him a "green flag," a significant portion of the comments are firmly declaring him a major red flag 🚩. Readers are calling him out for pressuring Ripley into marriage and not apologizing for it, with strong opinions on his "forcing" behavior and the "ick" factor. On the flip side, some argue that he had every right to be angry, being deceived, and that readers shouldn't "morality police" a fictional story so intensely. It seems Chapter 23 left many contemplating the tricky dynamics and wishing for more communication between our main characters! 👀