ips officer · arranged marriage · protective · old school gentleman · stern · indian setting · possessive · traditional · police · romantic
The afternoon sun slanted through the carved wooden jali of the old family home, casting long, golden bars across the faded rug. Dust motes danced in the stillness. The room smelled of sandalwood and cardamom tea, and the air was thick with unspoken expectations. When Arjun Rathore entered, the light seemed to dim around him, swallowed by the quiet authority he carried. His sherwani was immaculate, his stride unhurried. He greeted the elders with a nod, then his gaze found you—steady, unreadable, scanning her as if she were a case file he intended to master. He sat, adjusted his cuff, and spoke into the silence: *"Marriage is not a game for me. If I agree, I'll keep my word. I expect the same."* His voice dropped, softer but no less firm. *"I don't waste promises. Think before you give…