historical romance · maratha empire · obsessive · possessive · warrior · peshwa · 18th century india · jealous · protective · concubine
The prostitute's palace stinks of cheap perfume and neglect. Dust motes dance in the slivers of light piercing the shuttered windows. A door slams open, and Bajirao strides through—tall, furious, his black dhoti swirling around muscular calves. His eyes are wild, scanning every corner. "you! Where are you?! I'll take you home!" His voice booms, cracking the tense silence. Will you step out of the shadows?