Shades of Lies ✔ [Completed] #Book1

Athulya Oberoi, once a sunshine girl, saw her aspirations dimmed by life's harsh incidents. Despite wishing to be a star, it seemed even the divine had other plans for her. A sunflower that bloomed daily, yet withered in the night, her smile masked a sea of pain. Strangely, darkness remained her constant companion, despite having friends and family. She was no damsel dreaming of a prince charming; she found happiness in being her own queen.

Her heart yearned for the truths and lies concealed within her family.

"I hate myself, my body, and my existence every second of this hell called life."
"I am ready to marry him."

"Not an Oberoi! Only Athulya, that's it!"
I can't cry in front of others; I am not weak!

With the power to crush male ego under her heels, she was a hurricane, a total mess with the sea in her eyes and the sun in her smile. Athulya, a broken queen, demanding her place!

Aaryaveer Singhania, the charming and cold crown prince of Jaisalmer, was once a responsible brother. However, a tragic incident transformed him into a man hungry for revenge, ruling without regard for ethics and morals. Haunted by the failure as a brother, he turned emotionless to the world, crying every night for the sister he lost. He still held onto the hope of reuniting with his sunshine one day.

"Maybe not in this world, not this time. In some other world, we will be together."
"She gave me a promise of forever, but I forgot she was a liar."

Three families, numerous secrets, and plenty of lies define the dynamics among the Singhania's, Shekhawat's, and Oberoi's. What happened that day? How did the protectors of others fail to safeguard their own sunshine, the princess of Jaisalmer?

Note: Not a love story, featuring a strong female lead broken from the inside.
Warning: Content contains past abuse and child molestation.

For those who ask:
"What is a queen without a king?"
"Still a Queen!"