Trapped in His Darkness His obsession, Her Nightmare

Chapter 1 - Accidental Encounter

The night had wrapped the city in its darkness. The moonlight cast a faint glow, but even in its radiance, some corners preferred to remain hidden in the shadows.

Pranavi Rai stepped out of her car, her heels clicking against the pavement as she walked toward the grand hotel entrance. Attending business events wasn't new for her, but tonight was different-tonight, the guest list included people she had no intention of meeting. But staying away wasn't an option either.

Just as she picked up a glass of juice from a waiter and turned, someone walked straight into her. The glass slipped from her hands, and the cold liquid splashed onto her expensive designer dress.

"Are you blind?" she snapped, glaring at the man responsible for the mess.

The man dusted off his black shirt, which had caught a few drops as well. "Maybe you should watch where you're going."

Pranavi's eyes narrowed. "Excuse me? You were the one charging in like a madman!"

He stepped closer, his presence unsettling yet oddly commanding. "If you're expecting an apology, don't hold your breath."

Her frustration boiled over. Without thinking twice, she grabbed a glass of water from a nearby table and splashed it on his face. "Here, maybe this will clear your vision!"

For a moment, she expected him to yell, to react, to do anything. Instead, he simply wiped the water off his face and smirked. "Bold move, Wildflower. But a bad one."

Before she could process his words, he grabbed a glass himself and poured it right over her.

The icy water sent a shiver down her spine. She gasped. "You-!"

"Vedant Rathore," he interrupted, his deep voice laced with amusement.

Her heartbeat quickened.

The night had just begun, and their first encounter had already started like they were sworn enemies.