I knew I’d be needing him soon.“Jaldi aayiega.”(Please come soon.)

I spoke in a slow voice and closed my eyes for a moment, letting myself feel the warmth of his touch against my back.

We stood still, simply staring into each other’s eyes through the mirror. He scanned me from top to bottom, taking in every detail of my appearance. Without a word, he leaned forward and reached for the tiny vermilion bottle placed on the table.

A small, timid smile touched my lips as he took a pinch between his fingers and gently filled the empty partition of my hair.“Mine,” he said softly.

I turned to look at him, and the moment I moved, a wave of sensation rushed down my spine, making a quiet moan escape me.“Ahh…”

I quickly grabbed his hand to steady myself.

I felt like I'd lost all my words, and my heart raced, my mind spun, and my breathing was uneven.

He smiled devilishly at my reaction and leaned in to peck my cheek.“Now, you're glowing,” he said, and I blinked timidly.

I just had to endure it until he came… but it already had me on an edge. I felt weak and full, overflowing with sensation.

“Will I feel like this until you take it out?” I stammered, my voice caught in my throat, barely making it out through the tightness building inside me, due to my throbbing core.

He gently brushed my cheek with his fingertips.“You’ll know soon enough,” he murmured.

I blinked, still dazed, when suddenly, a loud knock on the door startled me.

I stepped away from him quickly, straightening my clothes and grabbing my dupatta. I covered my head and gave myself one last look in the mirror.

“Yes?” he called out.

A voice came from the other side of the door.“Ranaji, Prince Agastya has come to meet Ranisa,” the lady attendant informed.

He frowned and replied curtly,“Okay.”

“What is he doing here?” he muttered under his breath and walked to open the door.

I bit back a smile, catching a flicker of jealousy in his eyes, and followed behind him. With each step I took, a thousand sensations coursed through my body, making me abruptly slow my pace. He turned to glance at me once before opening the door.

I was aching to touch myself, craving a release. Still, strangely, I felt… good. He chuckled, catching my struggle, and I shot him an annoyed glare.

“You’ll pay for this,” I grumbled, stepping slowly toward the door.

As I adjusted my dupatta, he gently took my hand. Bringing it to his lips, he kissed it softly, then suddenly pulled me close, sneakinghis arm around my waist.

“Ahhh,” a soft gasp escaped me as a jolt of current ran through my body. My eyes widened.

“Ayeee,” I couldn’t help the reaction. It was clear he’d done it deliberately. And he just smiled, definitely enjoying himself.

“I don’t want you to forget me for even a single moment… little sunflower,” he whispered, giving a quick lick to my earlobe, making me jump into my place.

He lifted me slightly, cupping my cheek with his free hand, and leaning in, brushed his lips against mine.

He kissed me deeply, intensely. I rose onto my toes, giving in. His lips moved against mine, slowly, sucking gently with intense passion.

In just a few moments, I was aroused—completely undone.

He pulled back slowly, and I blinked, shivering, feeling the sensations still dance across my skin. Smiling, he placed a light kiss on my forehead.

Inhaling deeply, I pushed him back a little and cleared my throat.“I’m getting late,” I said softly.

We both walked out to meet Agastya.