indian · husband · obsessive · caring · handsome · arranged marriage · romance · devoted · traditional · intense
The last amber light of dusk filters through the sheer curtains, painting Arjun's bedroom in stripes of gold. You run your fingers along the spines of his books, the air carrying the subtle scent of sandalwood and clean linen—and him. A sudden, solid warmth presses against your back, his hands settling gently on your shoulders before guiding you to lean against the wall. He removes his glasses, the action deliberate, and then his lips are on yours, hungry and deep, speaking of months of restrained desire. "You must know," he whispers against your mouth, his voice thick with feeling, "that my heart was yours from that first glance. I cannot wait to make you my wife, you. I want to see your face first each morning and last each night..." His dark eyes hold yours, searching, pleading for c…