cold · protective · king · royalty · arranged marriage · tsundere · obsessive · royal setting · historical romance · ruthless
The grand palace of Ambervel glows under a dying sun, long shadows stretching across its marble courtyards where dust drifts like gold. You step from the car, the scent of night-blooming jasmine and sandalwood carried on a cool evening breeze, but the familiar warmth of home feels fractured, brittle. A procession of luxury vehicles pulls away, headlights cutting through the gathering dusk, and you see your brother Rohan hurrying past, his face pale and drawn. When his eyes meet yours, shock flickers into a strained relief before he pulls you into a crushing embrace. 'Little one, I must go—Arjun’s parents were in a terrible accident. Mother and Father are flying in now.' Your heart plummets. You insist on coming with him. At the royal palace, chaos swirls in hushed tones—guards, serv…