As Zaenia left, Aeni stood up, wearing a lovely long frock, the pale blue dress that hugged her curves in all the right places. Ayden's gaze swept over her, taking in every detail. He looked at her from top to bottom. Afterall, no one can change the fact, that she's an eighteen year old girl with a breathtaking figure.
Ayden was capturing the sight of his moon… who, at that very moment, was admiring her moon.
And in that quiet, glowing moment, he knew—he would do anything to protect her. To keep her safe from the darkness that clung to his world like a second skin.
He watched through the screen as Aeni's gaze flickered toward her bedroom door. Her mother’s voice echoed softly, “Aeni, dinner is ready. Come down and join us.”
“Just a minute, Muma. I’ll be right there,” Aeni replied, her voice sweet, her smile gentle.
Ayden could hear it all—thanks to the high-tech cameras installed in her room, equipped with built-in microphones.
After Zaenia left, Aeni rose to her feet. Her pale blue frock hugged her curves in all right places.
Ayden's gaze swept over her, taking in every detail. He looked at her from top to bottom.
She was still just eighteen—an innocent, breathtaking girl who didn’t even know the spell she cast.
His phone buzzed. It was Kartik.
Without hesitation, Ayden picked it up. “What’s the location?”
“Sir, I’ve sent it to you,” Kartik responded. Ayden cut the call and checked the coordinates.
A wicked idea bloomed in his mind, curling his lips into a smirk.
Game on.
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After a quick shower, Ayden stepped out, steam swirling behind him. He moved to the wardrobe, choosing a sleek black shirt and perfectly tailored pants. The fabric hugged his chiseled frame.
Fastening his silver watch, he opened the door—only to be met with Kavish and Aneri standing outside, mid-laugh, frozen in surprise.
“What are you both doing outside my room?” Ayden asked, narrowing his eyes.
“Bhai, we were just about to knock. You opened it first,” Aneri said, gesturing dramatically.
“Bhai, you’re finally here after so long,” Kavish added, drawing Ayden’s attention.
Before he could speak, Kavish pulled him into a hug. Ayden smiled and hugged him back.
Aneri, not one to be left out, jumped in too, wrapping her arms around both brothers. Laughter filled the hallway.
When they pulled apart, Aneri grinned. “Okay, okay—enough of the emotional drama.”
“Of course you’re not upset,” Kavish teased. “You met him yesterday. I hadn’t seen him in a week.”
“Haww! You just met him too!” Aneri shot back.
“That was a week ago! You met him yesterday,” he countered dramatically.
“Stop it, both of you,” Ayden cut in, shaking his head at their bickering.
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FantasyAeni's hands trembled on the steering wheel. Her chest heaved. Then she heard it. Footsteps. Heavy. Purposeful. Her door was yanked open. Ayden. His eyes were wild, his breathing ragged, and face twisted in anger. Aeni shrank back, fear flickering i...
