Aarohi kept sobbing, trashing ,trying to muffle her cries under the sheets.. "This is w_why I don't trust any_anyone...why do y_you keep hurting m_me?....why do you keep re_reminding me that I c_can't have a happy life?...Why bappa?..why mee.." As she choked on her own sobs, her eyes swollen and red from continuous crying. Suddenly the bed behind her dipped under someone's weight, her breath hitched and before she could scream, she was under Ekansh. Her eyes widened, more tears slipping out," Leave..leave me , please" her voice broke , drained from energy. "Shhh baby...I am here now " he murmured while wiping her tears. Her heart ached with unbearable pain, she couldn't take it anymore," where were you , when l..l needed y_you, haa?" Ekansh stared at her broken form, taking in her swollen eyes, her flushed cheeks and nose, his jaw clenched with fury. " You acted like y_you didn't...know me, you ig_ignored me ....where were you th_then ?" She pushed against him trying to wiggle free.. " I didn't say anything, because it was not needed" he answered leaning closer to her. Looking at her with his dark , possessive gaze. She hated his presence now, hated seeing him.. "Then do_don't say any_anything now as well... it's not needed, just LEAVE" her voice trembled with each passing word. "NEVER" Just one word with that he pulled her into his arms and spooned her from behind, providing her the warmth she needed... Join them on their journey to see what happens next.This story contains mature content as well, you'll be warn as 'Content Warning ⚠️' before the start of every chapter that contains it. Remember guys, the story might seem a little different in start but it gets interesting from chapter seven onwards, the actual story starts then. The before chapters are to explain the rhythm of their life and their past high school lives.

Aditi Khurrana, 23, Intern. Messy, Cute, Bubbly, Extrovert, Lazy Ass & Walking trouble are some words to describe her. Believer of Lord Ganesha, doesn't stay with her family because of something which happened in the past. Yuvraj Singh Rathore, 25, CEO of Rathore Enterprises. Cold, Grumpy, Mr.Perfect, Rude, Arrogant, Egoistic, Dangerous-devil, Ruthless & Workaholic are some of the names he is called by his employees and victims. Whenever you cross paths with him, One golden advice, Change your path. The earlier, the better because Yuvraj Singh Rathore only has limited vocabulary. He and his best friend Rehaan are the 2 of 'The rogue five' of the mafia organisation called 'VIPER'. Shanaya Rajput, 24, COO of Rajput Empire. Badass Bitch, Sarcastic, Rebel, logical, Self Independent & Lively are her second names. Protective of both of her besties Aditi & Himanshi. Her top priority is her self respect & hates getting emotionally attached to any man. Rehaan Raichand, 25, CEO of Raichands & Co. Casanova, Ladies'man, Socialite, Heart-Throb, Short-Tempered & Party Animal are some synonyms used for him. He only sees girls as whores, gold diggers & an object to pleasure him. Himanshi Kapoor, 23, Lawyer of Rathore Enterprises. Introvert, Already Taken, Free spirit & Pure Heart woman. She is dating her fiance & trying to love him. Lakshay Singh Rathore, 24, COO of Rathore Enterprises,Flirty tease, smooth talker & Commitment-Phobic. He is a fun and sweet person but only till his danger mode is off. He is not much interested in business like his brother, but he has some excellent skills which only few people are aware of. He breaks his connection with girls when they start falling for him. Dive into the intricate lives of three couples where love, ambition, and betrayal intertwine, revealing the delicate balance between passion and heartache. Discover how their choices shape destinies in a tale that will keep you captivated until the very last page.

#3 in protectivehero June 22 #1 in emotional June 24 #1 in second chance at life June 24 Rudraksh × Hiya A heart wrenching tale of two souls. One is shattered and the other is ruthless. Will he be her healer or tormentor? ❤️ Rudraksh Singh Rathore (27) ❤️ The King of Udaipur. A feared Mafia Lord known as the Black Panther. Powerful, ruthless, and accustomed to getting whatever he wants. The world fears him, his enemies tremble by his name, and his family is his greatest weakness. ❤️ Hiya Sen (25) ❤️ CEO of Aasha Group of Companies. Cold, emotionless, and untouchable. Once a bright and lively girl with dreams bigger than the sky, life turned her into a woman who survives rather than lives. Behind her perfect facade lies a heart shattered by a past she refuses to revisit. They come face to face by fate but are entwined together by him. He wants to break down the walls around her heart. She wants nothing to do with love. But some wounds demand healing, some truths refuse to stay buried, and some hearts are destined to find their way home. As Hiya's painful past slowly unfolds, Rudraksh must decide how far he is willing to go for the woman who has unknowingly become his heart. Will he heal what he didn't break? Or will the ghosts of her past destroy them both? Tropes: • Grumpy × Grumpy • CEO × Mafia CEO • Forced Marriage • He Fell First, Both Fell Harder • Healing Romance • Found Family • Trauma & Recovery

Book #1 in Bound by love series Annika Malhotra There's isn't a day in my life where I have not messed up, but when I cross paths with The Aryan Singhania tbh that man looks like a Greek god but he's far away from my type of men. He says he need me but I'm no one need I'm a want!! Aryan Singhania I know my image in front of the world and what they think of me I'm powerful, respected and king of the business world but they don't know the struggle I did to reach to this point in my life I have no place for emotion or love in my life, until my employe daughter Annika barges into my life this woman fears nothing that has me worrying because since she entered my life I feel something I shouldn't feel. This woman has the ability to bring me to my knees and I will gladly sink down for her. This book will contain HIGHLY MATURE content....18+ "Read at your own discretion"

She was married before she understood what marriage meant. He forgot before he learned what love truly is. Pakhi, a sharp-witted girl from Jaisalmer, returns to her hometown after years of living like the past never happened. No one remembers the childhood wedding that tied her to a boy with royal blood Rudraansh Rathore, heir to Jaisalmer's throne, returns from abroad not just as royalty, but as the future king of an underground empire no one dares speak of. When fate brings them back into the same city, only one of them knows the truth... And the other is standing too close to danger or destiny... to see it coming. In a city where crowns gleam and secrets rot, what happens when a forgotten bride crosses paths with her king... again?

"She was only sixteen when the weight of centuries-old customs crushed her dreams." In a world where tradition speaks louder than a child's cry, Anaya finds herself trapped in a marriage she never chose. Bright, ambitious, and full of life, she suddenly becomes a bride-overnight, her textbooks are replaced by responsibilities, and her laughter fades into silence. Zayan, her equally young husband, is no villain-just another prisoner in the same cage, shackled by family honor and societal expectations. Together, they're forced to navigate a relationship they don't understand, in a world that expects them to grow up too soon. But how do two children survive an adulthood forced upon them? Can love bloom in the shadows of forced vows? Or will tradition bury their identities before they even find them? "Qaid-e-Riwaj" is a heart-wrenching tale of stolen childhoods, quiet resilience, and the fight to reclaim one's voice in a world that demands silence.

four girls with different dreams and different likes.. bound by friendship and determination to stay together as strong as any circle of friends could ever be. One thing they were sure about was to not fall in love to protect their hearts. But the destiny doesn't follow our plans does it? "pyaar wyaar sab hai chalava bandh karo yeh naam ka dikhawa sabse pakka rishta hoti hai dosti marte dum tak isko hai nibhana" four boys with completely opposite attitude to that of our girls. It's unexpected how their lives get entangled with people unknown. they swore to themselves they had nothing serious to do with the situation. But how long will they be able to control their emotions when they learn each and every thread that has woven their soulmate's life? "ladki nahi hai musibat hai naazuk dikhti hai lekin zillat hai uski ek muskaan se dil pighalne laga kaise rahun mai tujhse door... tu hi bata"

❝𝐘𝐞𝐡 𝐇𝐚𝐢 𝐀𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞❞ 𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐿𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑀𝑒𝑒𝑡𝑠 𝑃𝑎𝑖𝑛 The story begins with Arohi interrupting Ayan's business. As a journalist, her boss orders her to gather information about Ayan's dark business and reveal it to the public. It was a risky move, and he knew Arohi would be at the point of his gun, but he was a greedy boss who only valued money and power. She sneaks into his mansion, and when Ayan discovers her, he becomes enraged and begins to threaten her life, but she is unfazed and slaps him. Which hurt Ayan's ego and began the game of revenge, attempting to ruin her life, but Miss Arohi always fires back. She almost ruined his years-long plan, so he hired her to be a journalist working in his industry. They are the same person with different fonts, and Arohi began to fall in love with him. He offered a contract marriage in exchange for the damage she caused; it was the most beautiful mistake that turned into a blessing. Malika 💋