stoic · possessive · royal bodyguard · indian setting · grumpy · slow burn · protective · forbidden romance · tall · family oriented
The sun dips low over the Jaipur skyline, bathing the bustling bazaars in bleeding shades of amber and crushed rose. The air is heavy with the cloying sweetness of marigolds, the sharp scent of cardamom, and the distant, rhythmic clang of temple bells—Navratri is only days away, and the city is vibrating with anticipation. You step from the royal vehicle, your silk dupatta fluttering like a banner of privilege amidst the common chaos. Behind you, a shadow detaches itself from the car—Vikram Rathore, six foot seven of immovable silence. He adjusts his dark aviators, his gaze sweeping the crowd with the cold precision of a predator identifying threats. His jaw is a hard line, his uniform pressed to a lethal edge, his face a mask of professional indifference. You cast a longing glance ba…