Previously in Chapters 1 & 2 Tanvi and Shaurya’s life in Seattle appears warm and loving, but beneath the comfort of marriage, Tanvi is quietly unraveling. Despite Shaurya’s affection and adventurous spirit, a restless ache grows inside her—an ache that only sharpens with the arrival of Reid, her intense new coworker. What begins as innocent curiosity turns quickly into obsession, as Reid’s presence awakens desires Tanvi...

Previously in Chapter  1  Tanvi and Shaurya’s married life in Seattle appears calm, intimate, and fulfilling. But beneath the surface, Tanvi is unraveling—haunted by a restless ache she can’t ignore. Her growing fascination with Reid, a quietly commanding coworker, stirs dangerous cravings that Shaurya’s love and passion can’t fully satisfy. Despite her guilt, Tanvi’s fantasies deepen, her body betraying her loyalties—and...

Seattle felt colder than it should in May. It wasn't the kind of chill that lingered in weather forecasts—it was something deeper, the sort that slipped beneath my skin, lingered beneath my clothes, and refused to leave. Quiet. Controlled. Restrained. It was as if the city itself was telling me to behave, to hold back the fire that had started quietly burning inside me. Shaurya and I had been here just shy of eight months...