The Battle Within
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Major Viraj Sehgal is a man of order, discipline, and duty - a decorated officer who believes emotions have no place on the battlefield.
Dr. Aarya Malhotra is everything he resents: civilian, sharp-tongued, and the daughter of his commanding officer. She doesn't care for authority, and she definitely doesn't care for arrogant men in uniform.
When a marriage is arranged between them - orchestrated by none other than her father - it sets off a war of wills neither of them is prepared for.
But as skirmishes break out beyond the base, and hidden wounds rise to the surface, Viraj and Aarya are forced to confront the one battle they can't escape: the one within.
What happens when two enemies are bound by vows - and their hearts start to disobey every command?
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