Bound by Fate✨
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"He commanded empires, but her fragile courage commanded him."
Aarohi's world shattered when she was just four-her parents murdered in front of her eyes. Since that day, the sight of blood and the roar of loud voices have haunted her every step. She has lived with fear, with nightmares that refuse to fade... until fate drags her into a life she never imagined.
Her cousin's wedding turns into a disaster when the bride disappears, and Aarohi is thrust into a role she never wanted: the replacement bride of Vansh Singh Rathore, India's most powerful businessman. A man whose wealth and influence are unmatched, and whose presence commands respect-and fear.
Thrown together by circumstance, Aarohi and Vansh must navigate a world of opulence, family secrets, and the ghosts of the past. Amidst power, betrayal, and danger, they discover that sometimes the heart has its own rules. Can Aarohi confront her fears and survive the storm of love, power, and vengeance-or will the shadows of the past destroy them both?
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Prologue - "Strip." He ordered in a deep, dominating voice. Her eyes widened in shock at her husband's words, tears streaming down her cheeks. He was nothing short of a beast, ready to unleash his wrath. "I... please... just listen to me... once," she stammered, her voice trembling as more tears fell from her beautiful eyes. She gazed at her husband, whose anger was already at its peak. "I won't repeat myself, wifey. Strip, or should I tear off your beautiful saree myself?" His commanding tone sent shivers down her spine. "Please... aap... ek baar meri baat-" she began, her voice pleading. But before she could finish, he roared, "Just f**king shut up!" The sheer force of his words made her flinch where she stood. ----- What happens when two opposites poles collide and bound together in an Eternal Bond of marriage? Will Aarohi navigate Reyansh's possessiveness and unravel the mysteries of his enigmatic personality? Will Reyansh's obsession for her overpower the love blossoming in his heart?
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