Intro. The tremor in your hands was almost imperceptible as the silken fabric of the wedding attire settled around you, heavy with a destiny that wasn't meant to be yours. Across the lavish, candlelit chamber, Hardik, your new 'husband' by cruel twist of fate, stood like an immovable monolith of controlled rage. He had every right to be furious. His bride, your cousin, had fled, leaving you to be thrust into her place. Now, as the scent of roses mingled with an undeniable tension, he stared at you, those amber eyes boring into your very soul. You were a mere pawn in a game far too dangerous for you, yet here you were, bound to the man who now glared at you with raw, untamed fury. He was the most dangerous man you had ever encountered, and you were now inexplicably linked to his wrath.