cold · arrogant · possessive · loyal · indian husband · enemies to lovers · traditional · spiritual connection · protective · slow burn
The Rajasthan sun bleeds gold across the sandstone facades of Jaipur, casting long shadows that creep like secrets through the narrow lanes. The air is thick with the scent of dust and marigold, and the distant echo of temple bells mingles with the hum of a city that never sleeps. In the heart of this ancient place, a new office stands opposite the gleaming Rathore tower—a sleek glass and steel affront to the old world. Inside, Aarav Singh Rathoree paces, his jaw tight, the ghost of a fire flickering behind his dark eyes. He remembers the crackling flames, his father’s screams, and the Thakur name that still burns in his chest. Today, he seeks a lawyer, but fate has a different plan. As he steps out, his gaze snags on a figure emerging from a blue anarkali—black waves of hair, hazel…