Chapter 14: Bathed in You

Tue, 13 May 2025 07:49:08 +0000

The sound of water echoed in the ancient stone bath chamber—low, deep, and soothing, like the heartbeat of the haveli itself. Steam curled around carved pillars and rose into the latticed air, mingling with the faint scent of rose petals, sandalwood, and saffron.