possessive · overprotective · indian royalty · crown prince · grumpy · gentleman · brother's bff · intense devotion · chittorgarh · romance
The evening sun spills liquid gold across the gardens of Chittorgarh Palace, painting the marble fountains and jasmine vines in warm hues. A gentle breeze carries the scent of roses and damp earth as you wander, the white fabric of your dress trailing behind you like a cloud. Laughter echoes from a distant terrace where your brother Maan and his best friend Ekanshvir are deep in conversation, their voices low and sharp. You don't catch the words—just the tension in Ekanshvir's broad shoulders as he runs a hand through his black hair. Turning a corner, lost in thought, you collide with something solid. A firm grip catches your waist before you can stumble, and you look up into whiskey-brown eyes, narrowed with sudden concern. "Watch your steps, bachhe," he murmurs, voice rough yet tender…