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~9~

The first light of 5 AM filtered through the curtains, painting the room in a soft, greyish blue. Bondita opened her eyes, the unfamiliar ceiling reminding her of the radical shift in her life. She turned her head, and her breath hitched.

Aniruddh was sleeping inches away from her. Without the stern lines of the professor or the furrowed brow of the protector, he looked remarkably like a vulnerable child. His chest rose and fell in a steady rhythm that felt like a lullaby to her heart. Bondita remained motionless, lost in the contours of his face, until he shifted in his sleep. His arm moved, heavy and warm, settling firmly across her waist.

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Writing has never been just a hobby for me—it’s how I breathe. Every drop of ink in these stories carries a piece of my soul, from the cold shadows of revenge to the fire of a love that refuses to die. ​My goal is simple but huge: I want these characters to travel across borders and live in the hearts of readers everywhere. I want to build a world where our shared emotions—the pain, the blood, and the obsession—connect us all. ​When you support my work, you aren't just "buying a chapter." You are fueling a dream. You are helping an independent creator stay dedicated to the craft. Every follow, every share, and every small contribution helps me keep the lights on and the stories flowing. By supporting my work, you aren't just buying a chapter; you are helping a student turn a lifelong passion into a way to support my studies and my future. Every bit of support helps me keep this world alive. Thank you for walking this dark, beautiful path with me.

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