Dance of Destiny: The Unknown Bride
41 parts Ongoing MatureBound in childhood by a royal alliance neither chose, Emperor Kritanjaya of Shravasthi and Princess Sunakshatra of Videha were torn apart by war and pride before they could ever understand the meaning of their sacred bond. Once united by fate at ages ten and four, now divided by bloodshed and betrayal, their marriage has faded into myth, forgotten by kingdoms, but not by hearts.
Sunakshatra, raised in the fire of Videha's fury, burns with righteous anger against the man she believes shattered her land and life. Kritanjaya, the stoic ruler masked in steel and silence, hides a truth known only to the ache in his soul: he has never stopped loving the girl who once wore his name.
And amidst it all, the unknown queen must decide: will she follow the path of revenge-or the pull of a love written in lifetimes?
Clarification for readers -
VIDEHA - VIRYAKET - HARAN - SUNAKSHATHRA
SHRAVASTHI- JANMEJAY - HARI - KRITANJAYA
Kingdoms and Rulers:
*Videha - A proud, strategic kingdom in the north
Ruled by: King Haran
His children:
Princess Sunakshathra (our heroine)
Prince Ritvik (her younger brother)
*Shrāvastī - A powerful, war-hardened kingdom in the west
Ruled by: Formerly King Hari (now deceased)
Now ruled by: King Kritanjaya (his son, our hero)
Disclaimer: The author does not support or endorse child marriage. Its depiction in this story is purely a reflection of historical and cultural contexts relevant to the plot. It is included solely for narrative purposes and should not be seen as a promotion of such practices.