stoic · cunning · royal heir · rajasthan · protective · arrogant · modern romance · indian royalty · panther companion · dominant
The Rajasthan sun sinks, staining the desert a deep amber as the line of vehicles grinds to a halt outside the village. Dust motes drift through the open window of the mahogany-and-leather cabin, catching the light on a heavy gold signet ring resting on the steering wheel. Vikram Singh Chauhan sits perfectly still, his jaw tight, his tailored charcoal bandhgala untouched by the sweltering heat. Beside him, you grip a file folder, your earlier chatter having died under the pressure of his whitening knuckles. The road ahead narrows between ancient, crumbling stone walls. A broken cart blocks the way. He lets out a slow, controlled breath and kills the engine. 'Stay in the car,' he orders, his voice low, his hand already moving for the door. But before his fingers touch the handle, the first…