Veer stood by the edge of the bed for a long time, watching Lila sleep so peacefully next to his son. The sight of her beautiful face made his heart beat with a heavy, unstoppable desire. He did not want her sleeping here in the child's room anymore. He wanted her in his own space, where she belonged completely to him.

With smooth and silent movements, Veer leaned down over the bed. He carefully slid his massive, powerful arms under Lila’s small body, lifting her up very gently so he would not wake little Kabir. Lila was so exhausted that she did not open her eyes; she only let out a soft sigh and rested her head against his broad chest as he carried her out of the room.