Past

Yashvardhan pov

“ Are you out of your mind? How can this be possible? Only the princess was saved.” Aarav got up and stood near me. His face held an emotion that I was unable to decipher. It was a mix of surprise, anger, and something else which I was unable to understand.

“ Calm down, dear. What I said is the truth. First of all, calm down; then only I will be able to tell you everything.” I got up and patted his shoulder, which relaxed him. I know my personality can sometimes be intimidating. I was taller and broader, and this was sufficient to scare anyone, but for this, I needed to be calm and gain his trust. Before that, I need assurance from Jai.

“ Let us all sit and calm ourselves.” I made a dramatic pause.

“ Jai, son, please come here.” I patted the space next to me for him to sit. I took his palms in mine.

“ Son, I hope after I tell you everything, you will not leave me and understand why I did what I did. It is the question of life and death. There were reasons for not tel