In ancient India, Hridayveer Aryavart ruled over 11 kingdoms with absolute power. Feared by many, his reign was marked by ruthless decisions and an impenetrable empire. His palace walls hid secrets known only to a select few.
Divyanshika, a woman of unmatched beauty and determination, wasn't there for glory or wealth. She came for revenge. Hridayveer's empire had caused her immense suffering, and she intended to tear it all down, starting with him. Every step she took was calculated, each move carefully crafted to bring about the destruction of the king and his empire.
But as Divyanshika infiltrated the court, something unexpected happened. Hridayveer, the cold and brooding ruler, found himself drawn to her fierce spirit. In her, he saw a strength that mirrored his own, and despite his better judgment, he began to fall for her. Their encounters simmered with tension and unspoken emotions, creating a bond neither could deny.
However, Divyanshika's heart remained torn. While Hridayveer's affection for her grew, her resolve to see his empire destroyed never wavered. She hadn't come to Aryavart for love, but revenge. Yet, the more time she spent with the king, the more conflicted she became.
When Hridayveer discovered her true intentions, his rage was uncontainable. The betrayal cut deep, shattering the fragile connection they had begun to form. Yet, as Divyanshika stood before him, she remained unbroken, her love for him undeniable despite her mission of vengeance.
Now, with trust destroyed, Hridayveer and Divyanshika must face the wreckage of their relationship. Love and betrayal intertwined, leaving them to decide whether their bond could be salvaged, or if revenge would ultimately consume them both.
Banished for five years, Lady Belinda Carrington returns to Willowfair, claiming to know things one would find impossible to believe. With her tainted reputation, can Belinda make Town Guard McKenzie Haverston help her in her pursuit of the truth?
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After her banishment five years ago, Belinda Carrington returns with secrets and tales too impossible to believe. But something in her lies makes McKenzie Haverston desperate for the truth...
When Belinda shows up in McKenzie's home asking for protection in return for important information on a case he's working on, he rejects her. But when he learns where she had been banished after her great scandal five years ago, he finds himself striking a deal with the woman-he protects her, she gives him answers. The question now is: how true is her tale?
She was once considered the fairest of them all, but one scandal later, she has become the most reviled. And she is also being hunted. If Belinda wants to stay alive, she has to start trusting McKenzie Haverston, a task she finds to be surprisingly easy to do. However, as the truth of the past begins to resurface, and the secrets of her scandal is revealed, Belinda is confronted by her own demons, causing her to doubt her own reality.
Trigger warnings: abuse, violence, mental trauma, sexual assault, mental health illness