"Humpe vishvaas karti hai aap?" He asked, his voice deep, touched with something possessive, something intimate. (Do you trust me?) His fingers found the lace at her back, toying with it slowly. His eyes never left hers-watchful, patient. It wasn't just about trust. It was a question laced with heat, with meaning. There was a pause. Not of doubt, but of weight. Then her lips curved in a quiet smile, soft as a petal opening to dawn. "Khudse bhi adhik." (More than myself.) That was all he needed. He lifted her without a word-her giggle light, her bangles chiming. Her ghagra fluttered as he carried her inside. The bed waited, simple and quiet. He laid her down like a prayer, eyes never leaving hers. Their lips met-slow, aching. Her fingers undressed him. Clothes fell. Skin met skin. Under the sheet, he moved with her-gentle, deep, worshipful. She gasped, clung to him, whispered his name. One rhythm. One afternoon. One unspoken truth.

Briarwood University is celebrated for its diverse master's programs and cutting-edge research facilities, attracting bright minds from around the globe. Its reputation for academic excellence is unmatched, promising an elite education and future opportunities. But behind the university's serene exterior lies a dark world of corruption and drug trafficking. The man behind this secretive operation believed he had cleverly hidden his deeds, convinced that his hidden empire would never be discovered. "Everyone thinks Briarwood is just about textbooks and lectures," he mused, gazing out over the campus. "Little do they know, there's a different kind of education happening here." Jane, a diligent student, begins to fall for this enigmatic figure, captivated by his charm and mystery. However, as she delves deeper into his world, doubts start to creep in. "There's something not right about him," she confides to a friend, her trust wavering as she uncovers unsettling truths. Will Jane uncover the truth before it's too late? To find out what happens next, dive into the gripping tale of "The Shadows Among Us"