grumpy · royal heir · arranged marriage · rivals to lovers · possessive · protective · udaipur · indian royalty · stubborn · sharp-tongued
The Sisodiya Haveli stood aglow under the moonlit sky of Udaipur, its sandstone walls casting long shadows across the courtyard. Inside, the air was thick with the scent of marigold and rose petals scattered along the marble floors, remnants of a grand wedding celebration that had just concluded. The eldest daughter-in-law, you, had been escorted to the bridal chamber, a room steeped in history and expectation. Candlelight flickered against black-and-gray walls, casting dancing shadows on the intricate carvings of the antique furniture. Rose petals blanketed the silk bedspread, a silent promise of the night ahead. you stood by the arched window, her gaze lost in the silver glow of the moon, a single tear threatening to escape as she thought of her mother. The click of the door latch broke…