Chapter 1

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Few months earlier,

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Few months earlier,

As the first light of the sun cascaded over the majestic sandstone walls of Rajvanshi Palace, nestled in the heart of Udaipur, the intricate jharokhas and proud pinnacled outlines seemed to come alive, bathed in the golden hues of dawn. The air was filled with the lingering aroma of sandalwood, carrying with it the whispers of centuries and the palpable warmth of tradition as the palace gradually stirred.

Within the palace, the morning unfolded with a symphony of activity. The onset of the day was announced by the resounding clang of temple bells, reverberating through the ancient ramparts and infusing the kingdom with a sense of sacred anticipation. The staff moved with an effortless grace, a rhythm that had marked the passage of time for generations.

Meanwhile, the family's deity Lord Vishnu, awaited within the temple walls, adorned with lotus, parijata and vivid marigold petals, enveloped in the heady embrace of lingering incense. The silk draped in saffron hues lent an air of opulence to the sacred space, enhancing the spiritual significance of each offering made by the devoted attendants.

In the grand courtyard, the sound of hooves reverberated as the royal horses were brought out for their morning ride. And then, he appeared. Rudransh Singh Rajvansh, strode into the light with the authority of a ruler born.

Draped in a crisp white kurta, the fabric catching the morning breeze, Rudransh stands by the massive window of his chamber, watching the sun's rays spill over the Lake Pichola, his sharp eyes taking in the reflection of the palace on the slow waves of water. He breathes in deeply, his expression calm, yet there's an unshakable intensity about him, a quiet storm beneath his composed exterior. Rudransh was every bit the royal that his lineage promised.

His personal valet enters with a respectful bow, laying out his attire for the day. Rudransh dresses in a finely tailored bandhgala, embroidered with intricate gold patterns that reflect his royal heritage, yet are subdued enough for the meetings and engagements ahead.

The palace guard stiffened to attention as he passed, a silent testament to the respect and fear he commanded.

As Rudransh savoured the early sunrise in the garden, the tranquil silence of the palace was interrupted by the faint sound of anklets tinkling. He didn't need to turn around to know who it was-his sister, Princess Karthika Rajvansh, she had her way of announcing her presence without a word.

She walked towards the lotus pond with grace, her emerald-green saree shimmering like the leaves at dawn. Her eyes, sharp and inquisitive, scanned her brother's face, searching for any signs of the turmoil she knew he buried deep. As she sat beside him, she tilted her head slightly, her curiosity unmasked,

"What's up bhai," She said,

"You're up earlier than usual," He asked, with a brief but genuine curve of his lips,

"Just like that, I didn't feel like sleeping more today," She said stretching her hands, not a princess-worthy act, but in front of her brother she can be a normal person, that's why she is closest to Rudransh,

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