Page 53 of Rudra Nandani: The Saga of Control And Seduction

He was enjoying it!

Ignoring him, I lay back facing him. I shifted closer to get into the comforter and mumbled in a low tone,“It is your duty to protect your wife, even if it’s from the cold, gusty winds,” andsuddenly he pulled me closer to him by my waist, making me place my head over his upper arm.

I gasped at his abrupt action, but relaxed anyway and nestled my face in his chest.

He placed his legs near mine and covered us with the comforter. Though our midriffs were in distance, his hand was draped around my form, and I was in his embrace. Safe and calm.

I heaved out a smile; This was it. This was what I wanted.

No matter how much we fought, I wanted it to end by nightfall. We could play the king and queen for the world outside in daylight, but I wanted us to be Rudra-Nadani, lying in each other’s arms at night—just us, no hatred, no arguments.

In his comforting and warm hold, I fell asleep.

I woke early from my deep slumber and looked outside at the garden. It wasn't completely dark; the purple hues of the sky signified the imminent sunrise.

Taking a deep breath, I yawned, trying to stretch my body, but his arm around my midriff prevented me from doing so. I might've changed sides at night because his limbs were entangled with mine from behind.

But the moment I tried to move out of his clasp, a sharp pain shot through my spine, causing me to crinkle my eyes. I pursed my lips to suppress a scream.

Oh My God!!!

I tried to look at him over my shoulder, but it hurt so bad, I couldn't move.

Inhaling a deep breath, he moved his arm off and opened his eyes. He stared at me for a few moments and turned his gaze away.

I tried to get up, but my spine felt so stiff.“Aahhhh….” I hollered in excruciating pain and placed my hand on my back. He chuckled, looking at me crying in pain.

He was finding it amusing?! Seriously?

“How's your wedding night experience, little wife?” he mocked.

I shot a glare his way for making fun of me. He got up and said,“Have your back massaged by someone.” He said, walking out of there with an absurd expression.

I lay back in the same place, closing my eyes. I couldn't even sit. The side of my waist and my midriff were hurting too.

He knew it! He knew it would hurt.

I took deep breaths, slowly trying to get up and walked back tothe chamber with the comforter. I had my hand on my back and noticed Suman waking up. After placing the comforter, I closed my eyes in pain and swiftly settled myself onto the bed.

Tears pooled in my eyes, and Suman hurriedly paced towards me.“Nandani, what happened? Are you alright?”

I shook my head and muttered,“My back hurts so much. My whole body is in pain,” She frowned and suddenly a look of familiarity crossed her face.

“Where'd you sleep? The bed is untouched,” I looked at her face, turning pale.

“On the courtyard's floor. He was asleep there, so I had to sleep with him,” she widened her eyes.

“You did it on the floor? Was he angry? Was it rough? Was he not gentle? I mean, I hope it wasn't painful. Do you understand what I'm saying? Because it's wrong to hurt your wife. I mean, I know he's huge, strong and has a really fine body, but who makes love like that? Who makes his queen cry?” Her incoherent gibberish was getting on my nerves.

“Suman, shut up, just… stop..” I hissed through my clenched teeth.“It’s not what you think. And, stop observing him, he's my husband.”

She dropped her gaze and softly mumbled,“I didn't mean that, Nandani.” I cried in pain.

“Ouch….” She gave me a concerned look and asked,“Should I call the physician?” I shook my head.

“No, the way you misunderstood, everyone in the palace will. I don't want anyone talking about us on my first day here,” she nodded.

“So, what’re you going to do now?”

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