Being a wife at mere twelve, it was hard for Aditi Veer to imagine a life of freedom. When her husband died a few years later, it was as if the gates had sprung wide open for her to conquer the world; one canvas at a time. She paints her way to being one of the best artists in India and makes it to England. There, she chances on Xavier Hendrix, who had everything life had to offer; a life of wealth and respect. When the two crossed paths, they couldn't have been more repelled by each other. A girl who had to slave her way to get what she wanted and a boy who was the living, breathing picture of privilege. Yet they manage to bond over how the world has wronged them in different ways. Residing within these lines, words and colours, were hidden truths neither of them wished to speak of. This book narrates a heart-rending love story of two people who see each other through a thousand new shades. They weave through tangled webs, twisting, tying, all amiss and see not the threads that twine about their hearts. As destiny slips through weak hands; will they reap the reward of love or be left with a new crack in the heart?

"I need you to call out my name." She wanted to hear it escape his throat. One last time. "No," he replied curtly. He couldn't bear to look at her, so he stared at the floor instead, appearing indifferent. Atheyas grabbed him by the jaw, forcing his gaze to meet her stony expression. "Say it. Say it now," she demanded. 𝐶𝑟𝑦 𝑚𝑦 𝑛𝑎𝑚𝑒. TW: Intimate scenes, foul language, mentions of torture, violence, suicide, and death. [Spotify playlist included, read 'dear readers' for more details]