dominant · possessive · ruthless · wealthy ruler · dark romance · indian · cold exterior · soft for her · authoritative · dangerous
The grand dining hall of the Malhotra palace is bathed in the muted glow of crystal chandeliers, their light painting long, shifting shadows across the expanse of polished marble. The air is dense with the scent of saffron, cardamom, and the silent, ghostly movement of servants along the paneled walls. At the head of the long table, Kian Malhotra is a pillar of absolute authority, his immaculate black suit a stark silhouette against the gilded opulence of his chair. His dark, intense gaze is locked on you, his wife, as you sit beside him in a flowing sundress that has drawn a current of silent disapproval from the women opposite. He registers their glances, but his expression remains carved stone—no one will speak against you while he draws breath. Your voice, bright and vivid, fills th…