| Dark Devotion |

3

A B H I M A N

I entered the lobby of one of the fanciest hotels in Udaipur and went straight to the reception desk.

“Mr. Rajvansh, so great to see you again! Are you here for a meeting?” The receptionist greeted me with a wide smile and quickly checked her computer.

“No, I’m here for work” I told her.

“Oh, excellent! But I’m afraid all our master suites have been booked. If you give me a minute, I will have something figured out for you right away.”

“No need to.” I stopped her before she could make any calls. “I already have a room. It should be under the name of Indeera Rao”

“Just a second, and I will find it for you.” Her red nails tapped on the keyboard as she searched the database.

“Bill her stay on my card. I will only be here for a few hours. Order everything you have on the menu, plus a bottle of your best champagne, and send it up.” I slid my card towards her and checked my watch to signal my impatience.

“Certainly, sir! I can see that room service has already been ordered.”

“Then add to it.” I snapped.

“Of course, my apologies.” She tapped her red nails on the keyboard again before handing me my card back, and a keycard. “Master suite 7399. Anything else I can do for you, Mr. Rajvansh?”

“That will be all.” I grabbed my things and tipped her for her time before heading for the elevator. I stopped and turned around to face the receptionist again. “Ensure the neighbors that if they hear screaming, there is nothing to
worry about. I play rough.” I smirked, watching her face slightly blush.

“Absolutely. I will make sure you have nothing to worry about.” I gave a brief nod and went to the elevator.

I fished out my phone from my pocket and turned my back to one of the elevator doors when I saw Mihir stepping out. That shitface had a smug smile on his lips, looking satisfied as he exited the hotel. The sight of him
alone made me almost sneer and empty my gun into his face.

Soon.

I reminded myself. Soon they would all have a bullet between their brows, and the Thakur  family would be no more.

I swiped the keycard and cracked the door open just enough so she wouldn’t be able to notice. I listened for any movements, but it was quiet. I slipped into the dark room and quietly closed the door behind me.

Stepping further inside, I heard the shower running; she was singing.

It was safe to say she didn’t know how to.

I searched the entire hotel room for anything that would give her away.

This could be Devendra trying to play dirty; claiming her death was for her security while secretly training her to be a spy or an assassin. He wouldn’t be the first to resort to such tactics, and I was determined to get ahead of him to ruin his plans.

More like putting a bullet in his plans.

I checked through her luggage, checked her phone on the nightstand, and even checked under the bed but found nothing that showed she was anything other than a normal civilian.

Despite that, I had to keep my eye on her in case something showed up later.

I planted spy cameras in places where she wouldn’t notice them. This way, I would get to see her every move. Now, I waited for her to get out of the shower.