Chapter 9

After sucking the air out of Ruhi's lungs, Rafael let her go. Her face was on fire from the rush of blood and the realization of what just happened. 

Even though she was twenty-five and considered herself an independent woman, she panicked about her parents' reaction when she saw the reporters continue clicking pictures. Her entire family, extended relatives included, were going to brand her a shameless woman with no values or self-control.

And Dhruv will probably say the same and break up with her.

"What did we do?" She whispered to Rafael in a panic. "What did YOU do?"

"I was left with no choice but to shut your mouth." His voice was husky but irritated.

"I have a boyfriend! What am I---"

"They don't need to know that. You have no filters or tact." 

He ignored the crowd and picked her up in his arms. With the intimate contact and his pleasant perfume, it took all of her willpower to not nuzzle his neck and take i