Shazain just wanted to lay next to Seher and sneak out before she gets up. It was winter Seher snuggled into Shazain for warmth, reminiscing their happy times he wrapped her in his arms unaware when sleep quickly consumed him.

Seher saw that she was in a dark dungeon chained around her waist and Christos and Ariana were pulling it from either side.

"Please do not harm my baby" she cried in pain. She woke up from sleep and saw Shazain's face.

"Get up" she tried waking him up making sure not to wake her parents who were in the adjacent room

Shazain was in deep sleep. His beast was already awake sleeping next to Seher. Seher was able to feel him. She was irritated and pinched him, he groggily opened his eyes and Saw Seher's beautiful face so close to him. He kissed her senselessly pushing his tongue inside the depths and tasting her sweet nectar. She hit him harm on his chest causing him to release her. She wanted to slap him hard but he was still her husband, she could never disrespect him, this was not how she was raised.

"You are so shameless, all you think about is intimacy"

"I am sorry I thought I was dreaming"

"look at your self" she pointed at his arousal.

"Seher, I can't help it. its nature"

"Why did you come here ?, you know I hate your presence" She started hitting him until she was tired.

"Please, don't strain your hands let me do it, " He started slapping himself hard. Seher knew he was insane she put her hands on his cheeks to stop him. the impact of the slap was so hard that Seher's back of the palm was stinging.

"Are you crazy Shazain, who hit themselves so hard "

"I can kill myself for you, I am really sorry Seher"

"People who kill themselves rot in hell and what do you think harming yourself will change my mind."

"I will be happy being dead rather than leaving you"

"I think you lost your mental balance after losing Ariana, go back to your queen and spare me"

"you are my queen, My wife, love"

"I am not falling for your trap again"

"put yourself in my shoes.." Before he could say anything further he heard a knock on their door.

"Seher, My princess can I come in?" It was Fakhruddin. Shazain knew if Fakhr saw him here he would throw him out without giving any chance. he quickly rolled under the bed. Seher's mouth hung open.

"Seher, are you alright?" She heard her mother's voice.

"Ummi one minute " She opened her door.

"Seher, I told you not to lock the door in this condition"

Seher panicked she did not want to discuss her pregnancy knowing Shazain was under the bed.

"I forgot Ummi but why are you both here at this hour"

"We heard noises and got panicked"Fakhr replied feeling guilty for ruining Seher's sleep

"your father thought he heard Shazain" Nur replied laughing.

"I can never trust that bastard, You brought him to test my patience"

"Fakhr you just get worried for nothing, he won't ruin his chance. come now let her sleep"

Fakhr who was about to walk out turned back.

"Seher, you are a heavy sleeper, how come you woke up so easily"

"Baba, I saw a bad dream and woke up and then heard your noise"

"Hayath, you sleep with Seher" Fakhr ordered Nur Jahan.

Seher looked at her bed, she knew Shazain might be very uncomfortable.

"Noo.., Ummi I am fine "

"It is not a problem my child, let me sleep with my daughter tonight"

"I don't want you and baba with red eyes in the morning"

"What red eyes?" Fakhr asked.

"Baba, we all know that you cannot sleep without Ummi's presence next to you" She smiled at her parents.

Here shazain was feeling very uncomfortable lying under the bed. he was holding his breath.

Even I can't sleep without my wife, she can see her father's love but never notice my love for her.

Seher turned slowly while talking to her parents She could see shazain, who was folding his hands and gesturing to her to make her parents go.

"Baba, why do you call Ummi Hayath?" she was prolonging their stay with unnecessary discussions.

"Because she is my life, My partner for eternity "

"Fakhr, I am tired. let her sleep. " She turned to Seher"Ring the bell if you need help"

Nur pulled Fakhr and dragged him away.

As soon as they left Shazain tried coming out. but had to slip under again hurting his head when he heard Nur's voice.

"Seher don't lock"

He slowly came out.

"I feel like a teenager in love Seher"

"Now get out" She replied angrily

"Your devil of a father is outside if he sees me he will make pulp out of me. Love have mercy on me"

"Take this sheet and Sleep on the floor"

"It is cold"

"Rember you made me sleep in a cold room"

"When?"

" When I came to your palace"

"You hardly slept for an hour, I use to pick you up and make you sleep on my bed"

"To fulfill your lust"

"No, to show my love. I will sleep here if you want" he dropped sheets and slept.

Seher was looking at him, he was turning and twisting. She wanted to punish him but her heart had a soft corner for him.

"You can come and sleep here but don't come any closer" she kept around pillow between them.

Shazain smirked, he jumped at the opportunity. He was happy to be sleeping next to her, laying next to Seher his mind wandered towards Nur and Fakhr. He never saw husband and wife who love and respect each other so much. He was always reminded that women are beneath men and have to be controlled. He saw how his mother was loyal and dedicated to his father knowing that he was after another one. He always thought Nur Jahan avenged her father by moving on but the fact was his father lost her because of his lust. He thought staying faithful meant not touching another woman but husband and wife relation was beyond that. He never imagined any parents can be this friendly with their children. Everything about his inlaws was new to him. He would slowly learn new things.

He thought if ever he and Seher had kids he would raise them like Nur and Fakhr. He looked at Seher who was far away, the first thing he needed to do was earn her forgiveness. He knew by now that she was soft-hearted but stubborn at the same time.

Seher, you sacrificed and made an effort for our marriage to work but now it's my turn I will make sure we work on our differences. I won't let anyone come in between us.

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Christos and his family entered the Spanish territory, Andrew was very excited to see Ariana.

"Finally Ariana, you are back to where you should have been"

She saw Andrews's ugly face, his yellow rotten teeth were on display.Ariana felt like puking.

Shazain was Like a Greek god, sculptured to perfection, all because of that little bitchSeher she lost him. It was my father's fault as well if he married me off quickly I would have been the queen of Shabaad. Shazain would not have thrown me even after knowing the truth.

They were escorted inside the beautiful palace. "This is going to be your wing Christos and Helena"

"What about me?" Ariana asked

"Our chamber is in the east wing. I can not wait to add you to my harem, It was empty without you" Andrew was grinning. Christos and Helena were very quiet.

"What do mean"

"I can't wait to pound you .."

"What kind of language is that Prince" Helene interfered.

"Language, I beg your pardon did I hear it right? Did you not sleep with your Adrian. I heard you were enjoying more than him, Lucky bastard got to taste an old wine"

"You cannot disrespect my daughter and wife" Christos roared

"Really, you should be grateful that I am willing to marry her seeing your family's history she would be best suited for a brothel"

"You bastard" Ariana raised her hand to slap him

"Never ever try this stunt again. Seeing your attitude I have changed my mind"

Christos panicked"What do you mean?"

"I won't marry Ariana but she can be my mistress, you all will get the same privileges I promised before"

Christos was on his knees "Please Andrew Ariana is pure you won't find a better wife than her. she is still a virgin"

"You mean to say that Shazain did not touch her in all these years. either he is impotent or your daughter is disgusting" he laughed loudly, Ariana insulted him years back and this was the perfect chance to avenge

"Shazain, never touched me "Ariana screamed.

"well if you are a virgin as you state, I will marry you. You need to prove that."

"Ask your Physician to chek me" Ariana replied.

"I will not involve another soul. I will check myself"

"I won't let you touch me without a wedding"

" I am not a fool to be trapped by you, but I can announce our engagement tonight for your peace of mind"

"Either marry me or we are off" Ariana answered firmly.

"Well, you still have that attitude, Marry me now in a quiet ceremony. "

Ariana knew that this was better than what he offered earlier anyways who would marry this old fool in a grand manner.

"I agree"

"Get ready we will wed today evening, I cant wait to get you on my bed" he smiled with his rotten teeth.

"I will inform maids to get you ready. you take rest my love" He kissed Ariana on her lips and left.

His bad breath still lingered around Ariana's nostrils. She rinsed her mouth with the glass of water lying there

"Father, please tell me this disgusting man is the only option left?"

"Unfortunately, Ariana. Have patience we can kill him later on"

Andrew who was standing outside laughed. He knew how cunning Christos was. Andrew was the incarnation of the devil himself.

They had a quiet wedding in the palace church. Noone from Andrew's family was present arising suspicion for Ariana

"Andrew where is your family?"

"Love, you did not give me time to invite them, we will meet them later"

The fact was Andrew already had a beautiful wife and children, Ariana was nothing more than a mistress. His wife was aware of Andrews's adventures and knew there was no point asking him to be faithful. She asked him to keep his little whore far away from her family. This palace was for Andrews mistresses, Ariana was the new addition.

As soon as the ceremony was finished, Andrew dragged Ariana to their room.

"I can't wait to check your claim, Ariana"

He trashed her clothes without giving her any time. Ariana flinched at his behavior.

"What happened are you disgusted by my touch or are you disappointed that Shazain never touched you"

She did not say a word. Andrew was mauling her like a predator and without giving her any time he penetrated her, Ariana screamed in pain. Andrew did not care he kept on pounding her till he released. Ariana was all in tears. her lower part was bleeding. She never thought that her first time would be like this. she always imagined herself with Shazain.

"Wow Ariana, you really were a virgin. You can ask me anything today" he kissed her hard.

"Seher's destruction" she replied.

"Who is Seher?"

"Shazain's wife"

"I thought you were one hell of a beauty but I guess she must be something more that Shazain chose her over you"

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Seher woke up to an empty bed, Shazain left early in the morning. Maida came knocking to help her with her routine. everyone was present at the breakfast table. Shazain quickly grabbed a chair and sat next to her not giving a chance for anyone to object.

"I made the breakfast today" he smiled at Seher.

She saw sausages, eggs and some dishes which looked like porridge but with meat in it.

Shazain was putting food on her plate and also filled her bowl.

"Eat this Seher, it is called soldiers meal. " Seher took a spoon full and did like its taste and started eating it. she did like it.

Everyone was observing her."You can start eating, staring at me won't help"

Fakhr smiled at his daughter and started eating everyone dislike the porridge that Shazain made.

"Where did you learn this from Shazain," Nur asked him.

"Ummi, years back a soldier taught me when we were with war with Spain"

"Oh, I remember that war. We heard that you fought very bravely"

"When did you on war with Spain," Shuja asked

"You guys were very young that time, I think Seher was still a toddler" Hajra begum replied.

"I never knew you were this ancient Shazain" Seher blurted loudly. Shazain was deeply offended he was not that old, just 13 years older than her.

everyone laughed at Seher's words including Najma Begum.

Murad was quiet all the while after breakfast Fakhr called him to his study.

"How are you Murad?"

"I am fine Uncle"

"Why did you ask your aunt to bring Shazain? I can't believe that you begged her to give that idiot a chance"

"Uncle, Seher loves him very much and he also loves her dearly. I have all of you as a family but he has no one and he sees Seher as his only family."

"You know you have a heart of gold. I saw someone so selfless. you let her go for her happiness. I know you love my daughter very much."

"You are wrong Uncle, Shazain loves her more that is why he can never let her go. I use to love my cousin not someone else wife"

"Murad, you are a man of great character. If Ayath Agrees I want you to marry her"

Murad laughed.

"Uncle, please don't mention this to her She will murder me in broad daylight. I never thought of her in another way and she is like a little sister to me."

"What if she agrees ?"

Murad knew Ayath very well she would never marry him. She was infatuated with someone who she met on hunting briefly. she did not see his face but was smitten by him. Murad was the only one who knew about this.

"You please talk to her"