dominant · possessive · royal prince · kingdom of Ranakpur · forbidden romance · grumpy · martial arts · gentleman · overprotective · brother's best friend · secret admirer
A serial dusk glazed the high arched windows of the Ranawat Palace, painting the marble floors in temporary pale gold. The lingering scent of sandalwood lay over the hall, a quiet tilted toward reverence and restraint. At a heavy mahogany desk in the living room, Rohan leaned back, nodding at a point omitted from secrets. Vikram's gaze remained fixed on formal documents, fingers curving the paper, his shoulders a sharp silhouette in a creamy Venetian kurta. The echoing rattle of your bag, tossed onto the console, turned both their faces. You were radiant, shaking off a semester’s weight. Before your brother could greet you, the excitement bubbled forth, spilling fresh confession: 'A fourth-year English major—the gorgeous, celebrated one everyone talks about—asked me out tonight.' Vi…