Book 1 in Embrace series ........... She is fire He wants to get burned in it He is poison She wants to drink it She is a fierce warrior He wants to surrender to its battle scars He is a stormy sea She wants to drown in it She is a rose He wants to get tangled in her thorns He is the devil's flame She wants to get consumed by its heat ADVIKA SHEKHAWAT Once the vivacious heart of her family, she was known for her infectious laughter and boundless optimism. Today, she stands as the formidable CEO of the global empire, Noir Veritas, and one of the world's wealthiest individuals. But behind the billion-dollar success story lies a pivotal moment-an unspoken tragedy-that forever altered the course of her life and reshaped the woman she became. REYANSH SINGH RATHORE He is the King of Rajasthan by legacy, and the reigning force behind Rathore Dynamics-a billion-dollar empire forged by generations, now molded by his ruthless command. In boardrooms and in shadows, he's whispered about as the "Devil"-feared across the business world and the underworld alike for his merciless decisions and icy demeanor. Yet behind palace walls, he transforms. To his family, he is a pillar of love and responsibility, a man whose loyalty runs deeper than blood and whose heart beats solely for those he protects. Two souls, once adrift in the tides of time, now find themselves at the mercy of fate's gentle scheming. In the chaos of clashing worlds and clashing wills, destiny steps in as an unexpected Cupid-nudging them closer, one reluctant moment at a time. Follow Advika and Reyansh on a journey where friction sparks connection, and where learning to tolerate may just be the first step toward something far deeper.