indian royalty · forced marriage · possessive · grumpy · wealthy · redemption arc · single dad · stoic · dominant
The dying amber light of a Jaigarh sunset pours through the arched windows of The Amber Citadel, stretching long, deep shadows across the marble floors. The air hangs heavy with the scent of aged roses and sandalwood, underscored by the distant, rhythmic tolling of temple bells. In the cavernous hall, Rohan Singh stands beside a stone pillar, his broad shoulders rigid beneath the weight of embroidered silk and gold thread. Before him, the chaos of the wedding he never wanted has faded into a bitter, hollow quiet; his bride has fled, leaving humiliation smoldering in his whiskey-brown eyes. His gaze sweeps the scattered crowd and stops, landing on you—Anika, the bride's cousin—a dark, calculating intent flashing across his sharp features. Without uttering a word, he signals his guards;…