A signature on a contract. A seal of approval. A trap she never saw coming. Anaya Bansal had always known she was just a burden to her family. So when her parents sold her off in marriage to the ruthless billionaire Rudra Malhotra, she didn't flinch. A loveless, cold marriage was still better than staying in a house where she was never wanted. Rudra Malhotra is a man who built an empire from nothing. He rules with power, wealth, and an iron heart. Marriage was never in his plans, but his mother's ultimatum gave him no choice. Now, he's stuck with a fragile-looking wife who doesn't belong in his world. He wants distance. She wants freedom. He is cold as ice. She is fire wrapped in silk. But in this game of control, who will break first?

"He married her to break her. He broke instead." "She was innocent. His love wasn't." ---------------------------------------------------------------------- She thought it was just another arranged marriage. He knew it was the perfect revenge. AARYAN VERMA - cold, powerful, untouchable - returned not for love, but for vengeance. MEHER KAPOOR - soft-spoken, innocent, undeserving of hate - became his perfect target. He blames her for the downfall of his family. She doesn't even know what crime she's paying for. On the night of their wedding, his vows were made of venom. Every word he speaks is a blade, every touch a punishment. But beneath his fury is a man haunted by memories... and a woman who once adored him from afar. When truth shatters his hate, regret will destroy him more than revenge ever could. But will she still be there to forgive the man who ruined her?

Trapped in a marriage she never wanted, she finds herself bound to a man who has everything-power, wealth, and a face that could make any heart race-except the ability to love. Cold, ruthless, and emotionally barricaded, he sees their marriage as nothing more than another duty on his long list of responsibilities. At just 26, life has hardened him into an unfeeling force, leaving no space for warmth or affection. But she refuses to be just another obligation. As their worlds collide, the tension crackles-hatred, passion, and an undeniable pull. Will she break through his icy walls and make him feel something, or will she walk away, finding love in the arms of someone else... or something far more dangerous?

1st book of Cursed series in continuation of Shivanya series Dhruv- A prince who was cursed since birth, A widower and father of 5 years old girl. The most calm , innocent and intelligent person in entire Mahawargarh kingdom. But is this really his true identity ? "why...why i always feel that he is not what it looks like...it feels he hide this side of his from everyone but not from me " Taara whispered " why I feel , he is not as innocent as he looked " "because , I am not innocent at all my little moon " he replied while moving towards her with slow steps " I am cursed " She was just a maid working in his kingdom not aware of the fact...that she is going to be the curse breaker for him. Highy mature content