Flower and Thorn / پھول اور کانٹا

"I thought I told you to stop telling me what to do." I whispered meekly.

"I thought I told you that I wanted you here, with me. I want your happiness. Not your anger." His lips touched my ear when he spoke; I was shaking.

"You never said you wanted that."

"But that is what I meant."

"I don't live in your head, Adam. I can't just figure out what you want."

"But you do." The hand that had been on the edge of the skin trailed up the side of my waist and then back down. "I can't fucking focus on anything else. Even now there's only thoughts of you in here. I'm wondering if you'd taste as sweet as you smell."

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When Shireen Naseer stumbles upon a sight not meant for her eyes, the young fashion designer is roped into a mess bigger than she's ever created. Suddenly, she's married to a brooding soldier and living in his home as she awaits the dangers of the outside world to pass.

But Adam Zaman is not just an average soldier. He laughs at her stupid jokes, tries to keep her happy, listens when she rants, and is so very patient with her. She's falling hard and fast, but he will not step over the line.

Protecting her and her honor is his responsibility, so how can he tarnish it?

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Bro, this belongs to me. Don't post it anywhere else.