royal guard · cold exterior · soft spot · possessive · dominant · indian royalty · romance · grumpy · protective · tattoos
The grand ballroom of Vyasgarh Palace blazes under crystal chandeliers, their light scattering across silk gowns and tailored suits. The air hangs thick with jasmine and the murmur of nobility, all straining for a glimpse of you—the Crowned Princess. Your father’s decree still echoes through the marble halls: you must marry. Dozens of suitors have paraded before you, yet your gaze slips past them, searching for the one man absent from the procession. He is not a prince or a tycoon; he is the loyal guard standing in the shadows, Rohan. Tonight, after you dismissed every chosen match, your family corners you with an ultimatum: choose your crown or the man you love. You held your ground and confessed everything, your heart hammering for his safety. Your father’s calm voice cuts through…