Aishwarya's pov

He picked me up in his arms bridal style with no previous warning making me gasp in surprise. My hands went to wrap around his neck as i looked at him.

He turned without looking at me and started walking through water to the other shore where his soldiers and horse was standing.

Suddenly a chaos started as arrows from the bandits started coming our way and his soldiers got on action trying to protect us.

I look up at him , unfazed by all the chaos walking like he owns the place. So hot...

I shake my head trying to get my head from cloud nine and see the condition i was in.

" I need all of them dead"

He said to Dhruv with that authoritative tone leaving no space for arguments.

He put me on the ground then held my waist and made me sit on his horse then got on behind me .

He covered me with his shawl then pulled me back against his chest as he started riding the horse.

All this while, he was silent. I could feel his anger that he wasn't showing.....yet.

I sat silently as we were riding back to the palace under the starry night and cold breeze.

I sneezed as i was soaked in water and the cold breeze making it worse.

" We're almost there"

I heard his voice that was cold and emotionless. He wasn't even looking at me. ರ⁠_⁠ರ

I nod silently without looking up at him rubbing my nose.

Suddenly , he bit my ear a little too hard .

I jerked in surprise and my hand went to defend my ear .

" Ahhh..."

I look up at him. His eyes dark and filled with something I couldn't really guess.

" You're infuriating...really"

He growled then run his hand through his hairs taking a deep breath

" Why did you bite me?!"

I yell at him questioning with irritation. But it didn't bother him a bit.

" Humari mrzi.. hum kuch bhi kre. Aap rokegi hume?"

He looked down at me with those eyes that were saying. What can you do about it?

I narrow my eyes in irritation looking at him.

I grab his collar pulling him close then bite his neck as hard as he bit my ear.

" Humari mrzi se bhi koi dikkat nhi honi chahiye aapko fir"

He groaned a bit . I could see him clenching his jaw as he tries to bear the pain. The look in his eyes turning even more scarier than before now.

My eyes flutter with whatever was in those eyes making my stomach twist in weird ways.

I look ahead clearing my throat.

" You'll regret this"

He whispered in my ear with that deep , warning tone of his

The remaining ride back to the palace was silent.

As we reached inside the palace. He stopped the horse and got off.

Before i could get off , he held me waist and got me off then in a swift move picked me up in his arms. I gasp and struggle to get off as there were servants and people watching. And it wasn't really appropriate to show public affection.

" Put me down ! I can walk"

I whisper to him

" With those injured feet? "

He asked by raising his one eyebrow looking down at me

"Shut up and behave"

He spoke in that commanding tone leaving no space for arguments . As he started walking towards our chamber.

I wrap my arms around his neck hiding my face in the crook of his neck in embarasmsnt grumbling in defeat

" Annoying bastard..."

I grumble to myself

" I heard that."

He spoke

" I know"

He took me to our chambers not caring a bit about all the stares we were getting. He made me sit on the bed.

" Bring a change of clothes for her and something to treat her wounds"

He commanded with that expressionless face. After a bit, the servants brought in the things he asked for.

" Close the door and leave."

He ordered them. I look at him thinning my eyebrows in confusion. What is he upto? How will i change my clothes if they leave?

" How will i-"

He kneeled down in front of me and held my foot which made me jerk in surprise. I try to pull my foot back but he doesn't let me.

" Stay still"

I look at him thinning my eyebrows.. pouting a bit but staying still. I don't know why i obliged but i liked it.

He gently started to clean my wound blowing on it every now and then when i winced in pain.

I didn't know he had this gentle side to him. A small smile spread across my face looking at him.

" Tell me if it's too tight"

He said as he started to wrap my foot with bandage after applying the medicine on it.

" Hnn..."

I answered with just a soft hum. The silence was broken down by my sneeze. I rub my nose and he looks up at me for a bit . We had a silent eye contact before he sighed and got up after bandaging my feets.

He went and brought the change of clothes from the nearby couch and put them on the bed beside me.

" Strip."

I look up at him with wide eyes

" Huh??!!"

He look at me then shakes his head sighing.

" I'm not doing anything. Your clothes are wet. Change them"

" I'll do it myself" I say and frantically get up but i instantly felt the pain in my feet. I sat back wincing in the pain.

He immediately supported me and started scolding me like I'm a two year old

" Are you dumb or what?!!"

" I'm not dumb!"

" Yeah i can see that!"

I scrunch my nose at his remark but sit still now. Because he is scary when he is angry.

He removed my shawl. Even though i didn't want to let him do it. But... Urghh ..will he listen? No!!

He came closer as he bend down to unhook my blouse. I look away as i was ...i mean kind of feeling really weird.

I bite my lower lip looking away. My cheeks turning red for no good reason. This damn body react so good to him even though i don't want it to.

I was sitting with my upper body naked now when he picked up the blouse to make me wear it.

He moved to remove my skirt but i stopped him by holding his hand.

" Let me..."

My voice was softer than i wanted it to sound.

He looked in my eyes for a bit then spoke up

" I have seen it all "

My face turned red and i lowered my gaze.

" I know you have still... Turn around"

he looked at me for a bit then sighed and turned around to stand there while i hastily changed into the white cotton skirt for the night.

I put the dupatta on by tucking one end in the skirt and the other on my head.

" You can turn around now."

I look at his clothes. They were soaked too.

" You should change"

" Are you now worrying for me?"

He smirks scoffing while walking to his cupboard.

" I'm not.."

I trails off

" Obviously you won't.. you didn't even think of me before leaving.."

He said this in a low voice. But i heard it. I know i have hurt him pretty badly this time. But do i have a choice?

I lay down in the bed covering myself till my waist with the blanket as he went to shower.

Now what? Am i supposed to be just here? Is this my destiny? Is this my life now? What about my family? God... What are you doing ... what's your plan? What's right ... what's wrong? Urghh.. I don't know anymore.

He came out of the bathroom with just a lioncloth around his waist. His abs and muscular body at full display. His veins popping after the warm shower. His hair falling on his forehead dripping with water as he rub them to dry them.

Uff... This heavily greek god...

Get a hold of yourself aishu!! ...stop drolling..

I turn my back to him and close my eyes pretending to be sleepy. But suddenly i felt some moment on the bed behind me.

I turn to look over my shoulder and find him laying on the bed

" What are you doing on the bed?"

" Sleeping"

" I know...but sleep somewh-"

Before i could complete my sentence he pulled me back against his chest by my waist.

" Shhhh...." He whispered in my ear nuzzling his head in my neck

" I missed you..."

I froze when i heard those words from his mouth. I felt my heart beating fast and louder.

What he said next.... I never expected it.