Prologue

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 14:41:25 +0000

Kanika lay still on the edge of a king-sized bed, her body draped in a heavy bridal lehenga that felt more like a shackle than a celebration. Strands of her long, dark hair fanned out across the silk pillow, tangled and wild—mirroring the chaos within her. The weight of the ornate necklace around her neck pressed against her throat, making it harder to breathe. Her makeup, once perfect, was now a smudged mess—kohl-streaked tears trailing down her pale cheeks. Her wide, empty eyes stared at the ceiling, unmoving—her body as lifeless as a broken doll.