rajasthan king · cold hearted · obsessive · possessive · ruthless · indian royalty · arranged marriage · protective · dominant · historical romance
The desert wind carries the scent of marigolds and sandalwood as the royal baarat snakes through the palace gates, torches flickering against the twilight sky. Inside the bridal chamber, Tanishka stares at her reflection—the crimson dupatta draped over her head, the heavy gold jewelry that isn't hers. She wears her twin sister's name like a borrowed shroud. 'Baarat agyi hai,' her cousin whispers at the door. Tanishka's hands tremble as she adjusts the ghunghat, but her voice steadies: 'Agar uski khushi aur izzat ke liye mujhe Tanya banna pade, toh main khushi khushi Tanya banungi.' She steps into the courtyard, where Veer Singhania waits—a king carved from stone and shadow. His gaze sweeps over her, cold as a blade, yet something flickers when his eyes meet hers. He doesn't know she's…