The Hungry Blade
Married life begins not with a kiss, but with a searing insult. Karna, a man of no pedigree, has just wed Jaanu, but her family's disdain burns hotter than the....
Married life begins not with a kiss, but with a searing insult. Karna, a man of no pedigree, has just wed Jaanu, but her family's disdain burns hotter than the ceremonial fire, relegating him to the servants' corner on his wedding night. Every glance, every snide remark, chips away at his dignity, yet he endures, clinging to the hope that his new wife will stand by him. But when Jaanu turns away, offering only silence and excuses for her family's cruelty, a cold, bitter truth settles in his heart. He chose her, but has she chosen him? In a world where status dictates worth, Karna finds himself utterly alone, facing a future where his love is a weapon, and his marriage, a battleground.