❝ 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲 ❞

Alina and Ayaan have been engaged since childhood, not because of fate or love, but because Dadi Maa had decided it. Ayaan never fought the engagement, but neither did he pay it much attention-until now.

After years abroad, he returns to find that his once-obedient fiancée has transformed into a spoiled, sharp-tongued brat who seems more interested in teasing and testing him than being a dutiful bride. She's reckless, defiant, and worst of all-completely unaware of the effect she has on him.

But Alina isn't trying to win Ayaan over. She's trying to push him away. Marriage was never her choice, and she refuses to be just another family pawn. If Ayaan wants a submissive wife, she's determined to be anything but.

Except Ayaan isn't letting her go. Not now. Not ever.

What starts as a battle of wills turns into something much deeper-a war of hearts, jealousy, possessiveness, and unexpected passion. But when an old family rivalry threatens their engagement, Ayaan must prove that Alina isn't just a duty to him-she's the only woman he will ever love.

Will Alina finally stop running? Or will Ayaan claim what's his before it's too late?