BOOK 1 Of RATHORE SERIES He was the nightmare everyone feared. She became the only thing he couldn't survive without. He survived bullets, bloodshed, and betrayal. But he was never prepared for kindness. ✧ TROPES ✧ Obsessive Mafia Hero Psychologist × Mafia King Touch Her And Die Possessive Male Lead Dark Romance Trauma & Healing Emotional Dependency Morally Grey Hero Protective Obsession Beauty and the Beast Vibes Hurt/Comfort He Falls First and Harder

ʜᴇ ᴡᴀs ʜᴇʀ ᴅᴀɴɢᴇʀ. sʜᴇ ᴡᴀs ʜɪs ᴘᴇᴀᴄᴇ. ʙᴜᴛ ᴇᴠᴇɴ ᴘᴇᴀᴄᴇ ʙʟᴇᴇᴅs ᴡʜᴇɴ ɪᴛ ᴛᴏᴜᴄʜᴇs ᴅᴀʀᴋɴᴇss. He was her sin. She was his salvation. But fate never believed in mercy. He ruled empires and buried emotions. The world called him a monster- cold, ruthless, and untouchable. Abhimaan Moretti, the name that made nations tremble, had built his empire on blood and vengeance. Once a boy with a heart, now a king without one. Then she walked in. Rishika Sharma, all sunshine and storms. Fearless yet fragile. Her world revolved around laughter, independence, and dreams-until she collided with him. Their first glance was hate. Their bond was war. Yet somewhere between fury and fire, his frozen heart began to beat again. But love wasn't written in their destiny. Because behind his name hides a secret that could destroy her entire world. And when truth strikes, love turns into the deadliest sin. Now he'll burn the world to bring her back- even if she's the one who no longer wants to be found. A tale of love, obsession, and redemption. Because sometimes, the heart that beats for you... is the one that breaks you.

*"You can run from a man. But how do you run from someone who lives inside your mind?"* Alia Raina thought escaping Vihaan Shergill would save her. She was wrong. After fleeing from the dangerously obsessive man who claimed her as his *everything*, Alia hides in a small flat in Jaipur, seven months pregnant and terrified for her unborn child. But Vihaan is not a normal man. He is possessive. He is powerful. And his love is the kind that destroys. For Vihaan, Alia is not just someone he loves. She is his obsession. His life His home. After searching 127 days across India, he finally finds her again. And this time... he refuses to lose her. ⚠️ **WARNINGS** • Dark Romance • Obsessive/Possessive Male Lead • Psychological Manipulation • Toxic Relationship • Pregnancy Theme • Violence & Threats • Trauma & Emotional Abuse • Stalking • Mature Themes • Morally Grey Characters • Angst & Emotional Intensity ❗This story is purely fictional and intended for mature readers who enjoy dark psychological romance.

"She rejected his love. He made her his wife." Anya Verma, a determined scholarship student from a modest background, has spent four years at Rathore's Institute of Science and Technology focused solely on her studies, never once acknowledging Aakarsh Rathore Vaidya - the college heartthrob and secret CEO of tech-medical giants ByteShift Pvt Ltd and HealAI. She first truly notices him at the farewell party, where he proposes to her. When she rejects him, Aakarsh's obsession turns dark. That very moment, he forces her into marriage, holding her loved ones hostage to ensure her compliance. Now bound to a man driven by secrets and possessiveness, Anya must navigate a life she never chose. Highest Ranking : #1 - Farewell ( 15.06.2025 )

𝘈 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝙎𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙨𝙞𝙣, 𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙎𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙙𝙧𝙪𝙜, 𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙧 This is not a love story that starts with smiles. This is a story that begins with silence, scars, and secrets. Love here is not soft. It is intense. Protective. Dangerous. "I can destroy the world for you... or burn it to protect you." The past refuses to stay buried. Secrets slowly come to the surface. Trust becomes fragile. And every emotion comes with a price. This story explores: Hidden identities and double lives Love that grows in dangerous situations Emotional trauma and silent suffering Power, control, and the cost of loyalty The thin line between obsession and desire

#𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝟏 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 In a world where hearts are broken and trust is a fragile thread... Shivansh Agnihotri was once a man full of life-a sunshine boy who believed in love and loyalty. But betrayal shattered his heart, leaving him cold, distant, and full of mistrust toward women. Now a ruthless businessman, he thrives in solitude, hiding his scars behind a mask of indifference. Saanvika Sharma, a resilient young woman, grew up in the shadows of love and cruelty. Despite being tormented by her stepmother and aunt, she never let her spirit break. Her compassion as a social worker became her escape, her way of finding purpose amidst her pain. Fate ties them together in an unexpected twist-a forced marriage born out of desperation. As their lives collide, sparks fly, walls crumble, and long-buried wounds resurface. Shivansh's icy demeanor clashes with Saanvika's fiery resilience, igniting a journey of redemption, trust, and unexpected love. Can two broken souls heal each other? Or will their pasts keep them apart forever? "Saanvika - His Only Salvation" is a tale of pain, healing, and love that grows in the unlikeliest of circumstances. 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 Grumpy X Sunshine Force marriage Force proximity Slow Burn Romance Mysterious past reveal Broken MMC Redemption Arc Healing love She fell first He fell harder Strong Female lead

✦ Dark Romance | Forced Marriage | Obsession ✦ The first time she came to my house, she was five years old. She held my sister's hand, walked past me, and didn't even notice I existed. But I noticed her. Every laugh. Every careless smile. Every stupid ribbon in her hair. I lost a cricket match that day because I couldn't stop adoring her. A year later, she called me *bhaiya.* Everyone thought it was cute. I didn't eat for two days. She forgot about it the next morning. I didn't. To her, I was always just her best friend's older brother. To me, she was the only thing in the world that ever made sense. Years later, I married her. Yes, she hates me for it. But hatred is still a kind of attention. And I've waited my entire life for her attention. Sakshi Malhotra was never meant to belong to anyone else. She just hasn't realized it yet.

𝐇𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐞. 𝐇𝐞 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞. 𓏲ּ𝄢

What is the meaning of this, Vani?" he seethed, his eyes locked onto hers. "Are you so starved for attention that you seek it from other men?" Vani's heart sank as she realized the storm that was brewing in Rudra's eyes. She tried to speak, to explain that it was just a professional conversation, but her words caught in her throat. "I-I was just disc-," Vani stammered, her voice trembling. "There's nothing more to it." Rudra's rage intensified. He clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white. "Don't lie to me, Vani," he growled. "I saw the way you were looking at him, the way he was looking at you. You think I'm blind?" "Stop with your obsession Rudra, you are ruining my life and my career" Vani yelled. It intensified Rudra's rage more. "Am I huh" Rudra laughed and in an instant he yanked her by her elbow towards him. "Don't forget you are and who you belong to" Rudra said increasing his grip on her more making her whimper in pain. "Rudra it hur-" "Correct, Rudra, me, your husband... You, Mrs. Vani Rudra Singh Rathore belong to me"