The morning felt different.
Not soft.
Not peaceful.
Heavy.
Anaya opened her eyes slowly.
Sunlight touched her face.
But something felt… strange.
She wasn't alone anymore.
She turned slightly.
And there he was.
Kabir.
Sleeping beside her.
Her husband.
A soft smile appeared on her lips.
"I'm really his now…"
But before she could enjoy the moment—
Her eyes noticed something.
A scar.
Fresh.
On his shoulder.
Her smile faded.
"His world… hasn't changed."
Downstairs—
The atmosphere was tense.
Men standing.
Guards alert.
Phones ringing.
Danger was back.
Kabir walked in.
Cold. Sharp. Powerful.
But this time—
Anaya walked beside him.
Not behind.
Everyone looked at her.
Whispers started.
"Who is she…?"
Kabir stopped.
His voice filled the room.
"She is my wife."
Silence.
"And from today…" he continued,
"She stands where I stand."
Anaya's heart skipped.
"She's not just part of my life…"
"She's part of my world."
All eyes turned towards her.
Fear.
Respect.
Curiosity.
But Anaya didn't step back.
She stood strong.
Because this time—
She wasn't the weak girl anymore.
Later—
Kabir held her hand tightly.
"This world is dangerous," he said.
Anaya looked at him.
"I know."
"You can still walk away," he added.
She smiled softly.
"I didn't marry you to leave."
Kabir's eyes softened.
"You might get hurt…"
Anaya stepped closer.
"Then we'll face it together."
Silence.
Kabir pulled her into his arms.
"You're stronger than I thought."
She smiled.
"And you're softer than you show."
Suddenly—
A guard rushed in.
"Sir… we have a problem."
Kabir turned.
"What is it?"
The guard hesitated.
Then said—
"Riya… escaped."
Silence.
Anaya's heart dropped.
Kabir's eyes turned dark instantly.
"And she's not alone this time…"
"Someone bigger is backing her."
Danger.
Bigger than before.
Kabir looked at Anaya.
His protective instinct rising again.
But before he could say anything—
Anaya spoke.
"Don't hide me."
Kabir froze.
"If this is your fight…"
She held his hand tightly.
"Then it's mine too."
For a moment—
Kabir just looked at her.
Then slowly…
He nodded.
"Stay close to me."
Anaya smiled.
"Always."
Far away—
Riya stood in front of a shadowed figure.
Her eyes burning with revenge.
"This time…" she said,
"I won't lose."
The man smiled darkly.
"Then let's destroy Kabir Malhotra…"
"…and everything he loves."
Back at the mansion—
Kabir held Anaya closer.
His grip tighter than before.
Because now—
The war wasn't just his.
It was theirs.
❤️