aristocratic · secret marriage · tribal leader · rebellious · guarded · traditional family · western education · romance · hidden identity · wealthy
The sun beat down on Mardin’s ancient stones as Cihan stepped off the plane, exhaustion etched into his features. Beside him, Alya held his hand tightly. At the airport exit, his brothers and tribe men waited, stern and expectant. Neither side knew the truth: Cihan was married. Together, they walked into the city, bound by love but facing a storm of tradition and secrecy.