Bound By His Secret

Spoiler For Chapter 3

Just when Zahabia thought things couldn’t get more awkward between her and Elhaan, fate tosses them under the same roof again. This time, it’s Ezra’s friend’s mehendi—and Zahabia is in full festive mode, excited for the dance rehearsals… until a familiar pair of intense eyes starts following her every move.

But the real storm brews earlier that week, when she accidentally bumps into a shirtless Elhaan at home—and things get unexpectedly close. He silences her scream with a hand over her mouth, pins her to the wall… and then walks away like nothing happened.

Since that moment, her every move is watched. She's no longer allowed to go anywhere alone, and she’s constantly being shadowed for “her safety”—but what exactly is she being protected from?

As the mehendi begins, Zahabia shines in her mustard dress, drawing more attention than she intended… especially from the one man she pretends to hate. Meanwhile, Elhaan, dragged there by his fiery sister, finds himself mesmerized by Zahabia’s smile, her twirls, her giggles—and for the first time, he doesn’t bother hiding it.

But she notices. Oh, she definitely notices.

Someone’s heart is beginning to slip—and someone else is already in too deep