Title: Chapter 17: Threads of Destiny

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:35:50 +0000

As dawn cast its golden glow over Suryagarh, Ruhanika stood before a mirror, brushing her hair with deliberate strokes. The remnants of the night lingered in her mind—the warmth of Rudra’s embrace, the way he had looked at her, the way he made her feel both desired and powerful. Yet, beneath the layers of newfound intimacy, a storm brewed. The council meeting loomed ahead, and the stakes had never been higher.