The house was crowded that afternoon .

Relatives sat in the courtyard, laughing, whispering, watching.

Priya kept her head down, serving water and tea with shaking hands.

A woman smirked.

Three months married', she said loudly. Still no good news ?

Another laughed.

These days girls are too delicate.

Priyas fingers trembled.

Rudra sat silently,eyes hard , listening to every word .

So?an uncle asked him . When will you give us a child to celebrate?

Silence fell

Rudra stood up .

He walked to priya and placed a firm hand on her shoulder.

She flinched.

She's is my wife, he said coldly. I will decide when .

The relatives nodded satisfied.

That night room felt smaller.

Priya sat on the edge of the bed ,tears slipping down on cheeks .

You heard them ,he said

You heard what is expected of you.

She shook her head,scared.

He bent down,voice low , dangerous.

Fear won't save you forever.

His fingers lifted her chin gently, forcing her to look up.

You belong to me , he said .And you will learn what that means .

Priya cried silently as h

e stepped away

Dominant 

End of chapter six