Page 75 of His Arranged Wife
She bit her lip, torn between protecting Tanisha's happiness and protecting herself.
"He looks at me," she said finally. "And sometimes he... touches. Nothing obvious. Just brushing against me, standing too close. Things he can pass off as accidental."
Samarth's jaw clenched so hard she heard his teeth grind. "How long?"
"Since the first dinner he came to."
"And you didn't tell me?"
"Would you have believed me? Your family adores him. He's perfect for Tanisha, successful and charming and—"
"I would have believed you." His voice was fierce. "Always. When it comes to your safety, I will always believe you."
She stared at him, shocked.
"From now on," he continued, "you stay away from him. If he comes near you, Bruno's there. If Bruno's not there, your security is. Understood?"
"Samarth, you're being paranoid—"
"Am I?" He pulled out his phone, showing her security footage from the party. Kabir's hand on her back, his eyes tracking her across the room. "This is paranoid?"
She felt sick. "You're having me watched?"
"I'm protecting what's mine." He stepped closer, tilting her chin up to meet his eyes. "Someone's sending you packages. Someone's making you uncomfortable in your own home. I'm not taking chances."
"He's marrying your sister."
"Then my sister is making a mistake." His thumb brushed her cheek. "But that's not your problem to fix. Your problem is staying safe. Let me handle the rest."
"What are you going to do?"
"What I should have done weeks ago." His eyes were cold, calculating. "Find out exactly who Kabir Malhotra is beneath the charming facade."
He turned to leave.
"Samarth?"
He paused.
"Thank you. For believing me."
"Always," he said quietly.
Then he was gone, leaving her alone with Bruno and the unsettling realization that her husband was far more observant than she'd given him credit for.
And far more dangerous than Kabir could imagine.
That Night - Samarth's Study, 10:45 PM
Tanisha barged in without knocking, her face flushed with anger.
"We need to talk about your dog."
Samarth didn't look up from his laptop. "No, we don't."
"He ruined my engagement celebration! He scared Kabir half to death, growling and acting aggressive for no reason—"
"Bruno doesn't act aggressive for no reason."
