Once, they were each other's world-two young hearts, innocent and inseparable, in a realm where kingdoms clashed and loyalty was law. But time twists even the strongest bonds. Now, Draupadi is the princess of a shattered kingdom, her heart hardened by betrayal and loss. The boy she once trusted, Arjun, is now her greatest enemy-a prince whose name she refuses to speak, bound to the ruins of her past. Yet, in the shadows of war and vengeance, something lingers-a spark of love, long buried but never fully forgotten. As ancient rivalries reignite and secrets unravel, Draupadi must confront the thin line between love and hate, a line she and Arjun have walked before. In Beneath the Ashes, fate will test the limits of forgiveness and loyalty. But one question remains: can hearts torn apart by animosity ever truly heal, or is love the greatest enemy of all?

Ruthless, formidable and cold hearted, are the words people now used to describe the five sons of Pandu. The once compassionate and just souls, seemed to have lost their glow, and their places have shell of the men, they once were. Three years had been since Draupadi's death, and everything had changed. The joy of Hastinapur, and pandavas had abandoned them, pushing them in a darkness so thick, where there was no hope, just agony and her memories. Draupadi was dead, or so they thought. . . Fate's wheel twists sharply, and the pandavas are once again face to face, with the woman they once thought dead. A miracle, it was. But, when had destiny been so simple? A twist awaits them, or maybe, a series of them. Secrets surround the young princess of Panchaal, that are fatal enough to kill, threatening to destroy the woman the pandavas so crazily love. Determined to protect her at every cost, the pandavas are ready to go to any measure. After all, she was the Pandavas' Panchaali, their one bride they loved with all they are, the very base of their existence. And god have mercy on anyone who threatened her. . . KINDLY NOTE THE IMAGES USED IN THE BOOK AND IN COVER BELONGS TO THEIR ORIGINAL CREATORS, I HAVE TAKEN THE IMAGE FROM GOOGLE & PINTEREST) XOXO, Nick❤

Marriage, a union of two souls. However, that is not the case for the five pandav brothers, who are bound by destiny to a single woman, by the holy matrimony. A matrimony that is considered unrighteous by every law and ethic of the society. Life had never been easy for the five mighty warrior princes of Hastinapur. The powerful and possessive males of Hastinapur had never imagined sharing a wife. The sweet, innocent Princess of Panchaal, who is practically unaware of every evil that the world possesses. Exploring her new relationship and home, was a challenge of its own. Till everything began to go down the hill. Unknown to all of them, breeds a danger, a not so beautiful past, that threatens to snatch away the wife of Pandavas. And breaking the union. Lies are weaved, as plots are made, attacks are planned, trust and hearts are broken. Join on the journey of Pandavas and Panchaali, the journey of love and sacrifices. . . ☆☆☆ Hiya everyone! I am back with another story, yea the description sucks, as I am not able to explain clearly, but do give this story a shot. This story is a work of fiction, and doesn't intend to harm anyone's believes and feelings. Do enjoy! And do not forget to vote and comment! (KINDLY NOTE THE IMAGES USED IN THE BOOK AND IN COVER BELONGS TO THEIR ORIGINAL AUTHOR, I HAVE TAKEN THE IMAGE FROM GOOGLE & PINTEREST) XOXO, Nick❤