THE SHADOW I BELONG TO

ADVIK RAJAN REDDY Cold-blooded king of shadows, the untouchable ruler of the underworld — CEO of RR Empire. Behind tailored suits and a gaze sharper than a blade, he hides a soul carved from ice and forged in blood. Ruthless is too soft a word for him. He doesn’t make threats — he makes promises, and every enemy who ever crossed him now sleeps beneath the earth. With power that moves in silence and eyes that see through lies, he commands loyalty with fear and respect. One whisper of his name is enough to make the bravest men tremble. In his world, mercy is weakness, and he never repeats an order — once is enough. A brilliant strategist, a master of manipulation, and a predator in the business world, he built the RR Empire from the ashes of his enemies. He kills without hesitation, protects without limits, and controls everything... except his obsession for her — the one soul who doesn't know she's his.He doesn’t believe in love. He believes in possession.And she was his long before fate brought her to him. ISHANI VENNELA IYER In a family of power and pride, she was the only softness — the moon in a sky ruled by storms. Ishaani Vennela Iyer, the only daughter born into the prestigious Iyer family in over seven generations, is known as elegance personified. She walks like poetry — graceful, unaware of her effect. Ishaani is light in a world full of shadows. With her almond eyes, long wavy hair, glow of sandalwood on her skin, voice soft like temple bells and the grace of a temple dancer, she seems untouched by the violence that runs deep in her bloodline. She doesn’t know that her simplicity is her weapon.She spends her days immersed in books and Bharatanatyam, teaching underprivileged children, and avoiding the chaos of corporate life. She lives a quiet life, sheltered from violence.She believes in peace, not power. In art, not anger. In healing, not hurting. But unknown to her… she’s already engaged — to the man whose name is feared in every crime syndicate.To the man who’s watched her for years from behind the curtain of power.And now, as her 23rd birthday approaches, so does her fate. She dreams of a peaceful future. But he is coming to claim what’s his — The girl he watched from the shadows. The bride promised to the empire. The light he’ll never let go. She hates violence. He rules it. And she has no idea that her world is about to burn. She believes in destiny. He believes in ownership. But fate? It doesn’t care. It’s already set the trap. Get ready for an epic Indian Mafia Romance Saga —promises,hidden bloodlines, secret betrothal,forbidden love…you are going to love it.