On the other side, Krevansh brought Ishvika to their room and quietly closed the door behind him. Guiding her toward the bed, he made her sit down before kneeling in front of her. Taking both her hands into his, he looked up at her carefully, his eyes unusually serious.

“Baccha, now listen to me carefully, okay?” Krevansh said softly. Ishvika nodded nervously, staring into his eyes. Something about his expression made her heart beat faster.