Aishwarya POV

We took blessings from everyone one by one by touching their feets. Now, everyone walked me to the gate of the palace where the people from Subhangarh were ready with the palki in which the bride will ride with a troop of people on horses and some people who'll walk by foot till the whole way.

I turn back to the family that i made after coming here taking in their sight for the last time.i don't know if I'll return back before i meet them again. I hugged them one by one showing my gratitude.

Then walked to Abhimanyu.. i smiled knowing maybe he'll be happy seeing me leave. I turn to leave but he held the end of my duppata. I turn to him before i could say anything he hugged me. I was a bit taken aback by his action but i wrapped my arms around him hiding my face in his neck feeling like a familar feel , a comfort.

" If he ever hurt you... You don't need to back down. Just send a letter to me. I'll deal with it" he whispered

I chuckled " okay"

I ruffled his hairs " take care" then turned to everyone adjoined my hands and bowed my head. I turned around and saw Ranjeet.

He extended his hand to me and i took it . He helped me sit in my palki. Tripti will go with me to Subhangarh. So she will come with other people from Subhangarh.

I slide the cloth from the palki to look outside last time at everyone taking in the sight carving them in my memories.i smiled looking at them.

In such short time, they felt like my family. My tears were falling non stop all this time. All the feelings were overwhelming me.

The new journey begins....

We started the journey in the afternoon and it turned dark while going through a long path , a few villages. Now they'll have to stop to camp for the night as it's dangerous to travel at night. The caravan stopped ...

I stepped out looking around. Evetyone got busy with setting up camps , making food, picking up woods and other stuff. I walked around a bit to take in the scenery. It was near a river so that water will be available for ease.

I stretched a bit taking a deep breath in the fresh air. It looked like a valley with hills both sides and river in between. The sun already set creating a golden glow all around.

Eveyone was busy and i tried to help them but they rejected saying they can't let me work.but what should i do now? Just stand here?

I lookef around and saw Ranjeet giving orders with Dhruv busy working with the soldiers. He was wearing just a white kurta.he must have removed his overcoat for convenience.

I sat down on a rock near the river and soaked my feet in the water . It felt so good. I felt like all my tiredness was gone. I sighed swinging my legs in the water .a smile on my lips as i saw the crystal clear water.

" Enjoying...are we?" I heard a deep familiar voice behind me that startled me enough for me to stumble and almost fell in the water.when i felt him hold my arm to stop me from falling.

I look up glaring at him as he was the reason i stumbled in the first place

He smirked " no need to thank me , princess"

I roll my eyes getting up putting my lehenga down as i moved it up to my knees to dip it water.i walked past him.

Tripti showed me to my tent. I walked in .. wow..they made it look so good in such a short time. there was a big bed in middle and a couch with a table in front of it ...lying at a distance.

It was a small yet had all the basic things needed . Impressive.. i walked to the bed and collapses on it face down closing my eyes... I exhale deeply...

It was already dark.. we had our food. I ate with Tripti and others while Ranjeet ate with the soldiers. I didn't eat much as i had a lot on my mind. I was deep in thoughts..

" How unladylike..." I heard a playful tone

I opened my eyes and saw him standing at the door crossing his arms over his chest with his signature smirk.

I roll my eyes sitting up. " What are you doing here?" I asked not interested

He walked closer to the bed and started removing his kurta putting it aside on the table beside the bed " This is my tent too... Dear wife ~" he smirked

I thin my eyebrows " huh?!" I stood off the bed then looked around. There was no other bed or anything to sleep on. there's no way...

" No! I'm not sharing bed with you"

" Then go tell them to set another tent for you . Oh and be sure to explain .why you don't wanna sleep with your newly married husband" he laid on the bed with his hands under his head legs crossed. His bicep looking even bigger in this position.

I bite my lower lip feeling helpless and annoyed deep in thoughts.

" Don't bite them .. that's my job" he spoke in a deep husky voice

I look up at him.. his eyes were intense looking intently at my lips. His face illuminated in the candles on the bedside table.

I pick up a pillow from the bed and put it on the floor mat . " Fine I'll just sleep on the floor" i sat on the floor preparing to lie down.

He looked down at me lying on his side. " I won't stop you from lying down but just to be a good husband. Let me remind you. It's jungle and there's gap under the tent..so anything can crawl at night..a snakes , centipedes .. anything ~ so have a goodnight with their company" He turned his back to me lying on his other side facing other side.

I looked around peeking below the tent.. it was dark and insect voices could be heard.. vaise maru ya na maru ...kahi ye dar se na mar jau m ... Baki sb dekhi jayegi.. pr aise easily marna shi nhi h...

I got up hugging my pillow..i clears my throat peeking to see if he fell asleep.. his eyes were closed. I wave in front of him...no reaction..all clear .

I laid beside him on the bed keeping distance. The dupata was so heavy and it was poking ne as it had that gold work on it. I removed it anc threw it on the floor lying down in just my blouse and legenga covering myself with the blanket without trying to wake him up.

I whisper to myself " I'm not scared or anything.. okay.. it's just ..why should i lie on ground? I'm the princess... and.. I'm not scared...not of centipedes obviously."

I lie down on my side with my back facing him.

Sudddnly, i felt a rough , big hand on my waist and before i could react ..he pulled me back to his chest. My back pressing to his chest. I gasped audibly .

He whispered in my ear " are you sure ..you aren't scared?"

I shivered to my core with his deep, husky whisper.. i try to free myself of his grip... His bare chest was touching my bare back as the neck design of my blouse was quite revealing with just three strings holding it at the back.

" Leave me..." I struggle

" I don't want to.." he say firmly as he pulled me even close. His fingers digging in the soft skin on my flesh near my navel..

" What do you mean you don't want to? Let go!" I try to loosen his grip

" Stop moving unless you want to take it one step ahead" he spoke near my neck

I froze ... I knew if he said it.. he'll do it.i sighed deeply laying still.

I felt him nuzzle his face in my neck that send a shiver down my spine. He kissed my neck so slowly yet deeply that i almost moaned.

I bite my lower lip trying not to make a noise when suddenly he bit my ear " Ah..." I gasped ..i felt his thumb inside my mouth

" Stop biting your lips..." He whispered huskily

I felt him push him thumb in my mouth deeper pressing on my tongue .. as he kissed behind my ear at my sensitive spot.. my eyes shut and i shivered a bit " Mm...."

He rolled his thumb over my tongue... I held his wrist to stop him from moving but i shuddered when he bit my neck

" Ahh... Stop..." My voice came out almost as a beg ..

He stopped suddenly pulling his thumb out inhaling deeply. I could feel him restrain himself. He held my waist gently this time kissing my shoulder then laying still behind me.

" Sleep ..." He whispered

I blinked a few times trying to process what just happened. My heart was still beating so fast. In no time, the exhaustion took over me as i felt warm in his embrace .. i fell asleep in no time.