Page 106 of The Royal Beast & His Queen

He was finding ways to bring down the Rajputs and he was getting successful at it but his last straw broke when he got to know that his mother was responsible for this blood bath, the brutal killing of tens of his loyal men and his best friend Bhuvan. The betrayal stung him more than anything, he became a cruel beast and ended all his enemies yet the fire in him refused to calm down, the betrayal of his mother fueled his hatred for the whole gender. He always had special respect for women because of his mother, the sacrifices she made to keep him safe but with her betrayal, he lost the respect for them. His mother still trusted her ex-fiance over her son and helped him escape, causing a disaster. He couldn't digest it and he wanted to do anything to satisfy the burning sensation she caused.

He flew to Europe after settling all the issues and one of his allies introduced him to it, he started sleeping with women to blow out his frustration but his burn only increased with his acts, and after 2 days, he quit it. He hated himself for even considering that option or trying it out for that matter. He practiced celibacy till then and he returned to it after those 2 days. He spoke to the kul guru and following his advice,Abhyanshgot hisJaneyuSanskar done after doingredemption for those two nights, he accepted brahmacharya after the ritual leading him to completely slip into celibacy.

With his mother's betrayal, he lost control of his emotions, he was an untamable beast, and he searched for ways to bring himself under control but nothing worked, then the miracle happened. He found his control at the feet of his Mahadev. The more he worshipped Lord Shiva, the more powerful he felt and the more in control he got...

"And after years, the lost respect for that gender returned back after you came in my life...", he said and she closed her eyes remembering how she slapped him... She didn't regret it, or maybe she did regret it a bit. Her anger was justified though but his behavior was even more justified, his anger, the betrayals, the murder attempts, everything led him to what he did...

"So, it's only 2 days ?", she asked, the word 'only' sounded like a knife on her heart, she couldn't get in line with the truth but she has no option but to accept it. He so wanted to shake his head at his wife, out of everything he told her, she only got this? but again she is a woman and a wife at the end of the day, that's the thing that would matter to her. She is at least speaking about it, he would have literally burnt them alive if he was in her place. Only he knew what he did to that Abhay Singhania for even thinking about Isha.

"Yes... I swear I don't even know their names or saw their faces", he said and the hint of fear in his voice wasn't missed by her though he tried to conceal it. He might try a lot but she knew he feared her, maybe not her but definitely the thought of her in pain.

"Rana sa... Thank you for telling me the truth... Now could you please give me some time to process everything ?", she asked, she looked so fragile, fatigue was visible on her face...

"You look very disturbed... I'll stay with you for tonight", he proposed but she shook her head... she needed space from her husband, she needed to talk to her brother, who felt her father wasn't as cruel as he was portrayed. And with her husband, she couldn't speak positively about her father.

"I am fine... I'll need some rest, that's all", she said leaving his palm which was holding hers from a long time.

"Why are you distancing yourself from me Isha ?", he asked, he couldn't contain the ache in his heart... The distance she is trying to build up between them turned into his biggest worry these days.

"I am not Rana sa...", Isha tried to say but her own words stumbled at his strong glare.

"When will you come back ?", he asked her

"My treatment is still going on...", she trailed

"You are doing fine, that's why I am here today to tell you the truth, so don't give that excuse", Abhyansh said, Isha turned her head to avoid answering him. She didn't know what to tell him... The fact that she is hiding such a huge thing from him is fearing her, but how could she tell him today itself ? For starters, if she told him she is pregnant, he wouldn't leave her or Dr. Parthasarathy for lying to him. And he would make sure she returned to Ranawat palace which she didn't want to.

She wanted to defend her father, probe into the truth but she couldn't do any of that once her husband got to know about her pregnancy but how long could she hide it, and is it fair to him? Of course not. He deserved to know about it, he is the father for godsake, he had that right, her inner heart screamed and as always she was caught between her mind and heart.

"Give me sometime, I'll have to sort a few things", she told him...

"Rani sa... I need the exact timeline, by when would you be back ?", this time his tone turned cold and she knew she couldn't ignore that tone... Her husband softened to her for sure, but there is this tone that screams 'do not mess with me now' and during that time, even she gets cautious.

"2 days...", she said and he frowned...

"Were you avenging me for those 2 days ?", he asked referring to his past nights and she shrugged her shoulders...

"We'll meet after 48 hours Rana sa", she told him...

He sighed but nodded having no option. He kissed her forehead and got up forwarding his palm to her which she held and stood up... She winced when her back ached while getting up...

"What's wrong ? periods ?", he asked with worry marring on his forehead.

"No... Just stiff back, I'll be fine", she said

"I think the bed isn't suiting you, I'll get it replaced, just a minute", he said taking out his phone out but she held his wrist.

"I am fine Ansh... Don't worry... Go home and take some rest, you need it badly", she said and he sighed deeply, he could never rest without her, she is his peace and she knew it. Isha so wanted to ask her husband to stay back but she is afraid of her lie being exposed.

It was a long day for the both of them, the past has shaken her, Isha so wanted to ask her aunt about the contradictory facts between the two versions but her aunt and her family moved back to Australia for Nandini's treatment, she mentally noted to ask her about it the first thing when she called her.

"Rana sa...", Isha called when he turned to walk away... She hugged him tightly nuzzling her face into his chest... "Just some more time, I'll be back to you", she said and he nodded nuzzling his head into her neck inhaling her scent.

"Take care of yourself, I'll come in the evening to talk", he said kissing her forehead after breaking the hug.

She understood he took her words about disclosing her stand before today too seriously.

"I need some rest for now", she declared, her mood swings were too much and she prayed for her husband who was gonna take the brunt of it for the coming months.

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