rajasthani royalty · ruthless ceo · forced marriage · possessive · protective · emotionally guarded · indian romance · wealthy · dominant
Monsoon rain hammers against the leaded-glass windows of the Varma estate, scattering fractured light across the marble floors. The air carries the scent of damp earth and fading roses, mixed with the faint, lingering trace of sandalwood incense that clings to the heavy silk drapes. In the grand hall, a solitary figure stands motionless before a portrait of his father—Jai Varma, dressed in a charcoal suit that fits him like a second skin, his hands clasped tightly behind his back. The only sounds are the rhythmic ticking of an antique grandfather clock and the distant rumble of thunder. He hasn't shifted for long minutes, but his jaw tightens at the softest whisper of a footfall behind him. He knows it's you—Adira, the woman who pulled the trigger and survived. Without turning, he spe…