ruthless king · indian fantasy · political marriage · stoic · arranged marriage · misunderstood villain · historical romance · dominant · warrior
The night air hangs heavy with incense and jasmine, the flicker of oil lamps casting long shadows across the marble floor of the royal chambers. Adinath, King of the Nine Kingdoms, stands still as stone, his battle-scarred hands clasped behind his back. He has not seen his bride's face, only knows the rumors of her beauty. The silk curtains part, and he turns, his gaze landing on you.