Page 71 of The Royal Beast & His Queen

"Wake him up", Isha said and one of their men woke him up by slapping his face multiple times that brought him out of drug affect. "Bring that old twat here and Rizzo as well", Isha ordered and soon they were brought there. Neil Singhania is shocked to see his son tied to a chair barely conscious.

Color drained from Neil's face as his son was the only arrow they have against Abhyansh, they knew he wouldn't kill them until he captured Abhay Singhania and tortured him in front of their eyes, so they were at least glad as they kept Abhay in a safe place, no one could find him unless he himself chooses to come out. Isha smirked looking at their faces, she loved that expression on his face.

"You threw him(Neil Singhania) as a trap and used Rana sa's worry for his family as a trap to capture the fish i.e my husband but in reality he was a BEAST, that's why he fought like one, but I didn't have to do much hard work because according to me he isn't any fish...", she said pointing towards Abhay Singhania... "He was just a rat, so the bait and trap I laid for him are the same...", Isha said and seeing the confusion on Neil's and Marcus's faces she decided to explain further to the dimwits... "I'm that bait as well as trap... whichever way you would want to call it", she said... Neil's eyes widened understanding what she meant. That meant she had an idea that he wanted to get his son married to her.

Isha knew it was not possible to find Abhay Singhania in one night, so she came up with a plan... She asked some of her loyal men to act as a mole and made the news reach Abhay. Since Abhyansh's whole army of men was bought out by his father(Neil) and his friend (Marcus), it wasn't difficult for Abhay to believe in this. But, he didn't know the BEAST maintained a much larger network that's full of loyal men. He was desperate to free his father and Isha knew in his desperation he would definitely fall into their trap and he did.

Abhay wanted to get hold of Isha and trade her for his father and Marcus, if at all he happened to capture her, and Isha just took use of his desperation. Her husband's men were very efficient and looking at their careful planning and meticulous execution, she understood how much hard work they all put into becoming what they were, especially her husband! She could see his blood and sweat, the amount of effort he put into developing such a strong and close-knit loyal network. Her respect for her husband grew tenfold when she saw all of it. And at the same time, her heart went out to him imagining the extreme struggles and dangers that were lurking around him and his family that he had to create such a strong, challenging, and efficient network and army of men to protect themselves.

"Rani sa... He is awake... What should we do now ?", one of the well-trained men asked, shifting her focus from Marcus and Neil to Abhay.

"Nothing... Just let them see each other and feel their misery. I would like to see them in Ajmer... Yuvraj Avyan and I would deal with them together", Isha said walking away...

She knew the anticipation and uncertainty of the future make up the worst fear and anxiety in a person and Isha wanted them to experience that. Abhyansh always told her that the best of the pains could be given to a person without even touching him, mental trauma and anxiety could be much stronger than the most painful physical injuries, but one should know how to cause that mental pain. And she understood those words recently when she experienced uncertainty when her husbandwas being treated. Those 6 hours were the most painful time in her life and she would never want to face it again. And the people responsible for that should be treated with utmost cruelty. She determined.

Ranveer and Isha walked inside Abhyansh's ward and seeing him awake startled them both. Doctor said the pain killers would keep him out for at least 8 hours but here he is awake in about 3 hours...

"Of course... The pain killer is for humans... Your husband is a beast, understandable if it didn't work", Ranveer murmured in Isha's ears who shot a glare at her brother.

"You need something ? Water or anything to eat ?", Isha asked moving towards her husband's bed...

"Where were you ?", he asked and her face paled... She couldn't lie as he would catch it instantly...

"You'll know soon... for now, take some rest", she said and he didn't like her answer

"Rajput... Call Bhairav in... I need to speak to him right away", Abhyansh said glaring at his wife, by looking at her face, he very well knew she might be up for an adventure, he wanted to know what it was...

"No... Bhairav won't come in, close your eyes and sleep now... I told you, I'll take care of the people who hurt you... You cannot involve in that Rana sa", she said sternly...

"Isha... Don't do this... I'm following your every word, taking all these damn medicines & treatments just because you wanted me to... Don't expect too much from me now", he said in his icy tone, Ranveer's heartbeat quickened as he felt the argument between the couple intensify, he feared his brother-in-law hurting his sister with his words again...

"I will... You are my husband and it's your responsibility to fulfill your wife's expectations...", Isha declared occupying the seat beside his bed.

Abhyansh understood it's no use in arguing with his wife, so he decided to keep silent for now. He knew she was very upset regarding what happened to him and the effect of it, the fear and pain didn't leave her head till now. He could only imagine how she held herself in that situation because it was extremely difficult and painful for him to even imagine her getting hurt, but she's been through that horrible reality. He could only appreciate his wife's strength and giving in to her words is the only relief he could provide her with right then.

After a few hours, all of them started their journey to Ajmer, after Isha took all the instructions from the doctor. She didn't have to worry as the two head doctors and two junior doctors among the lot who treated Abhyansh would be coming with them to India and stay with them until he completely recovered.

After a few hours of journey, they all reached the Ranawat palace. Abhyansh frowned at the walls that are not repaired till now after the attack. It has small cracks here and there causedby the bullets the men fired when they attacked on the family. Bhairav looked down unable to take his king's anger and Isha noticed.

"I asked him not to get any work done... I want the work to the repairs begin on an auspicious day... After we punish everyone who caused this destruction", Isha said, her tone calm and soft but Abhyansh could see the hatred and anguish underlying it. He gave an understanding nod to her and Bhairav took a deep sigh in relief.

When Abhyansh was about to step in, Isha stopped him, she explained that Amruta would be welcoming him traditionally since he was coming home after a deadly attack on him.

"Rani sa ?", he said, she understood his hesitation, he didn't want his mother to welcome him, yes, things had changed, he started worrying for his mother, caring for her yet didn't start showing it, but all this didn't change the fact that she betrayed him and he would never forgive her for that. Only he knew what her betrayal did to him, for a while he lost respect in women. He started hating all women and disgust filled in his heart for the whole gender as the two most important women in his life did that to him. His mother and grandmother. He shook his head not thinking about the past now.

"I have to take a bath, then do your Aarti... Will you be standing here till then ? No right... that's why I asked ma to get it ready...", she said and he nodded unwillingly, a bitter expression spread across his face, others couldn't notice it but Isha did andher heart went out for both her husband and her mother-in-law, how much pain that betrayal might have given him that he became so aversive towards his mother, and how much painful it was for the mother to see her child hating her. "Ansh... I might not understand what you are feeling but trust me I know what it is... But it's time you realize one thing, You may have disagreements with ma, you might be mad at her but you have no right to take her right away as a mother, welcoming you now is her right, and let her do it, heartfully", she said holding his palm...

Last night she spoke to Avyan who informed her that he told Amruta and Pratap about the attack on Abhyansh and Amruta was a sobbing mess, she was uncontrollable, she wanted to talk to Abhyansh but Avyan handled her citing his brother needed some rest and she could meet him when he would be there the next day and that calmed her for a while, but she didn't sleep for the whole night awaiting her son's arrival.

As in cue, Amruta walked out with the 'Aarti' plate, tears of relief flowing out looking at her elder son safe and sound... But the shawl around him told his condition to her, her strong son always wore his usual clothes even with injuries, but seeing his pale face and wrapped in shawl, she realized the attack was deadly and more tears broke out...

"Ma... He is fine...", Both Isha and Avyan told her who nodded and continued with the rituals, after that, Abhyansh walked into his chamber and Isha followed him... Amruta wanted to hug his son, and feel that he was safe and sound now but he didn't giveher the chance. She hated herself for earning so much hatred from her son, for hurting him so much that he couldn't even look at her face.

"I have got the guest chamber ready for the both of us, we'll be staying there till you recover", she said entering inside... She knew her husband didn't like anyone entering their chamber and till he was completely fine, the doctors were supposed to be with him so Isha arranged for it.

"Okay... I'll freshen up...", he said

"I'll help you... just give me a minute...", Isha said taking out his clothes and his necessities.

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