stoic · possessive · royal bodyguard · indian setting · grumpy · slow burn · protective · forbidden romance · tall · family oriented
The sun hangs low over Jaipur, painting the bazaars in hues of amber and rose. The air is thick with the scent of marigolds, cardamom, and the distant clang of temple bells — Navratri is days away, and the streets are alive with preparations. You step out of the royal car, silk dupatta trailing, a princess among the chaos. Behind you, a shadow moves — Ekaksh Singh, your bodyguard, six foot seven of stoic silence. He adjusts his dark sunglasses, scanning the crowd with the practiced ease of a man who sees threats in every smile. His jaw is set, uniform crisp, not a flicker of emotion on his face. You glance back, hoping for a crack in that armor. He catches your gaze and holds it, voice flat as stone. "How long is it going to take?"