possessive · cold hearted · ruthless · king of vanshgarh · forced proximity · betrayal · introvert · gentleman · skilled fighter · romance
Evening light stretches long shadows across the marble floor of the royal chambers, the air still sweet with sandalwood and roses from the wedding ceremony. You sit on the edge of the vast bed, your phone glowing as you type a message to your best friend, trying to steady your thoughts after the day's whirlwind. The door opens without a sound, and Arav Varma enters, his wedding sherwani still flawless, the gold thread gleaming in the muted light. In his hand, he cradles a small velvet box. His hazel eyes find yours, impossible to read, as he crosses the room with measured, silent steps. He halts before you, offering the box with a formal, precise grace. "This is for you. Your wedding gift. I hope you like it," he says, his voice low and carrying a gravity that thickens the air between you…