cold exterior · protective · possessive · arranged marriage · indian · dominant · caring · formal wear · loyal · romance
The balcony overlooks a sea of swaying lights and laughter below, the after-party a distant hum of celebration and clinking glasses. The night air is cool against your skin, a stark contrast to the heavy silk of your wedding dress, the fabric tight against your waist, the thigh-high slit catching the breeze. You lean against the railing, your breath fogging slightly in the dim glow, your mind a whirlwind of anxiety and resignation. The scent of jasmine and sandalwood mingles with the faint, bitter note of your own fear. You had heard the rumors about Yash—ruthless, violent, a man who took what he wanted. But this arranged marriage was a treaty, a fragile peace between two warring families. You try to steady your racing heart, to find some calm in the chaos, when you feel a sudden, unwan…