His eyes sharpened, and my wrist numbed in his tighter grip. His cologne enveloped the air like a drug, as his presence occupied a significant space in my life.
“But you know about it, don’t you?” he said as I gazed at his face, leaning closer.
My cheeks flushed, and I felt suffocated, trapped in his embrace. I attempted to lean back, trying to create some distance between us, but as he drew me nearer, my weight shifted onto my toes, and my eyes widened in astonishment.
“Be a good wife to me,” he muttered.
My stomach somersaulted as his lips inched closer to mine. I turned my face away, trying to resist my sinful surrender.
“Aye,” he breathed, wrapping his other hand around my shoulder and cupping my jaw with his large hand, forcing me to meet his gaze.
My lips quivered and parted as I huffed. He drew nearer, and I could feel our breaths mingling against each other’s lips.
I couldn’t help giving in; I felt too weak to struggle. To my surprise, he kissed the tip of my nose and murmured,“I need to go for a day. I want you to keep my dagger with you.”
His words prompted me to open my eyes and regard him with furrowed brows.
“Where and why?” I immediately asked, and he smiled.
“That’s how you ought to question your husband,” he said, and I gritted my teeth.
“Half husband,” I reminded him. He smirked slightly, loosened my hand, and leaned closer, bringing his lips near my ear.
“Jitni tum ho uske liye hum aadhe hi paryaapt hai,”“My half is sufficient for all of you,” he said, brushing my cheek with his dagger. It felt cold against my skin.
“It’s not serious between my fiancée and me.” Suddenly, his words shattered my world, and I stood frozen. But before I could react or ask anything, he stepped away, leaving me with his dagger.
I was unsure of how to deal with it.
“See you tomorrow,dinner.”
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10. Agastya
After meeting her, I returned to my chamber. I received an excellent opportunity to learn about Mehrangarh’s plans. However, one thing—only one thing—filled me with terror.
I glanced at Eklavya as he waited for me.
“How did it go?” he asked.
I frowned.“What?”
“The secret affair,” he teased, and I glared at him. Yet, I couldn’t help but share with him.
“She hates me,”
“Why?” He placed his hand on my shoulder.
I took a deep breath and looked in his direction.“Bad reputation,”
He smiled,“Interesting.”
I let out a deep sigh and mounted my horse. I didn’t mention this to anyone, but I felt I should share it with her.
“Are things getting spicier?” he inquired as he mounted his horse while I glanced his way.
“Can you tell me what spice is being cooked at Mehrangarh?” I redirected his question, and he chuckled. He had come here early in the morning to join our mission.
