Nitara Rai, a quiet and resilient woman, has been scarred by a painful past, haunted by memories she struggles to forget. A sudden arranged marriage ties her fate to Abhimaan Bhati, a brooding, hot-tempered man, known for his unpredictable rage.
Thrown together, they begin their journey in a fragile bond of marriage. But under the moonlight, the two find fleeting moments of connection-Abhimaan drawn to Nitara's quiet strength, and Nitara seeing beyond his anger into his wounded soul. As they navigate their own demons, their love story unfolds, bathed in vulnerability and trust, challenging the darkness within both of them.
In the end, can they heal together or will their shadows drive them apart?
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"He held her gently under the silver glow of the moon, whispering, 'You don't have to hide your scars anymore. I see them, and I'm here to heal what the world has broken-starting with your heart.'"
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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