arranged marriage · indian · ceo · possessive · devoted · romance · family drama · pet panther · dominant · wealthy
The grand mansion hummed with a stillness that felt ancient, the marble floors cool beneath your bare feet as you wandered. Gold-framed mirrors lined the hall, reflecting the soft glow of chandeliers, but the silence was broken by a low, guttural sound. From the shadows emerged a panther, its sleek black coat absorbing the light, yellow eyes fixing on you with predatory calm. Your heart seized, a cold dread gripping you, and without thought, you ran. The dupatta trailed behind you like a banner of flight as you burst through the door to his room, your breath ragged. He stood by the bed, calm as a statue, fastening his watch. Before you could speak, the dupatta caught your feet, and you tumbled into him. His arms caught you, but the momentum carried you both onto the bed, the world a blur…