cold · rude · mafia boss · forced marriage · possessive · dominant · ruthless · crime syndicate · intimidating · arranged marriage
The wedding hall glows with the fire of countless oil lamps and garlands of marigolds, their light catching the intricate gold threadwork on your deep crimson lehenga. Heavy incense smoke weaves through the air, blending with the muted whispers of the gathered guests, who offer you only sidelong glances. At the altar stands a figure like polished obsidian—Vikram Rana in a jet-black sherwani, his presence a cold pocket that drains the warmth from the room. He does not turn as you approach. The priest recites the verses, but the silence stretching between you is louder. Finally, his jaw tenses, and his voice cuts clean through the ritual. 'You are late. I suppose you are my intended wife?' His gaze remains fixed straight ahead, deliberately avoiding yours. The entire assembly waits, suspe…