Raghav's POV

"Is he your new bodyguard?" The friend of Princess whispered to her.

A whisper which was pretty audible to the person she intended to be unheard. Me.

I watched her nodding through the rearview mirror. The only duty I knew was of Bodyguard but according to Mr. Jadeja I'll also have to work as driver of his little princess, I want to ask if there is any more duty I can do like masseuse, cleaner, etc.

"He's so hot. " I couldn't help but smirk at the compliment that girl, I guess her name is Shravani , whispered or should I say not-whispered again.

Jaanki shooed her and threw a dagger at her, I was actually enjoying their gossip.

Princess was still pretending not to know me, the game she was playing was dangerous. She has no idea that I'm the master of this children's game but I'll go easy on her. The way her face turned red the first time she saw me was a memorable sight to enjoy.

Not like I'm in any hurry to go. We still have weeks before my mission gets completed, till then both of us can play this little game.

The visit to the orphanage was surprising, it was my first day and it couldn't have gone better. Those kids reminded me of myself, they're just like me. The only thing that I didn't have was Jaanki's love.

The way she behaved with them was the purest form of Jaanki, the one she hides from everyone. Even the kids seemed to adore her - Janam, the nickname they've given her was just as adorable as them. I

"Can you please stop here?" Shravani said, I stopped the car at the side and she walked out after giving a kiss to the Princess.

Jaanki raised her eyebrows in question as I didn't start the car, I guestered her to come ahead. She rolled her eyes and looked out of the window ignoring my silent request.

"Come here, Princess."

"No, I'm comfortable in the back." crossing her arm she leaned back on the seat. But I wasn't. It felt uncomfortable sitting alone at the front but I couldn't say that to her.

" You don't want to tell Mr. Jadeja about your friend's visit now , do you?"

She thinned her lips and threw daggers at me. " Are you threatening me?"

I shrugged carelessly, she let out a short laugh in disbelief. But looking at my serious face she didn't have any option. Opening the door she moved towards the passenger seat and jumped into it.

" Are you fine now?" She huffed, crossing her arms. I kept looking at her waiting for her. " Now what? Do You want me to drive too?"

"No, Princess. I don't wish to die so soon," I pointed to the seatbelt behind her. " I always believe in wearing safety."

Narrowing her eyes at me, she moved her hand to grab the seat belt but couldn't find it. I couldn't help but chuckle at her sassiness. When she could grab it after a few attempts she huffed loudly and turned sideways and pulled the seal belt. Grunts escaped her lips when the belt refused to budge.

By now I knew she was too stubborn to ask for my help. But I had to help her otherwise god knows how long we'll be stuck here. Removing my seatbelt I hovered over her and moved my hand to grab it.

"What are you doing?" Her hands landed on my chest.

My hand went over her in an attempt to take the seat belt, that's when I noticed the shocked look on her face. Those big black eyes were staring into mine in complete shock.

Fuck. Those eyes will be the death of me.

She blinked rapidly and looked at my lips then again at my eyes, my eyes landed on the small nose ring that adored her nose. That little piece of jewellery had the power to bring any man to his knees. It was the sexiest jewellery a woman can wear and it went perfectly with her wheatish tone. It made her look like a goddess.

Clutching the belt tightly in my fist I pulled it and secured it around her.

" It's okay to ask for help, Princess." I stared at those rosy lips.

She pushed me back into my seat, I willingly took my seat and chuckled at her reaction.

She looks cute and hot at the same time.

It was a 20 minutes drive till the destination, she kept scrolling through her phone or working on it. Finally we arrived at the place.

Moving towards her side I grabbed the handle to open her door but she was faster, she gave me a glare and started walking ahead with her chin high.

Brat.

I rolled my eyes at her princess attitude. I took a step ahead but God knows what came into her mind that she turned around out of nowhere and collided into my chest.

"Ah!" A screech left her mouth as she got disbalanced and started falling, I grabbed her arm and pulled her closer to me.

" I think my job is not to save you from others but from yourself." I said as I looked into her eyes.

Within a second the scared look was replaced by fire in her eyes, she pushed me harshly," You don't need to come inside, it's a private meeting."

" It's my duty to always be there with you," I straightened my shoulder and looked ahead.

Her fists clenched on either side , she's too easy to ignite. I haven't even done anything to annoy her and she's behaving like this. Princess Jaanki Jadeja , you really are a baby.

" It's confidential and I don't trust you", she pointed her finger at me. " So, please just stay here and wait for me. I'll be back in a few minutes."

The desperation in her voice made me back away. One thing I have learned is that she's really passionate about her work and this orphanage. Maybe she's telling the truth.

"Fine, just five minutes. If you don't come back I'll come. "

She nodded her head and started walking inside the place.

Staring at the surroundings I realised that it was a perfect place to build an orphanage, there was a school within a short distance and a garden just beside it. Even though the market was nearby , it was almost done and will only take 3-4 weeks to be completed.

I glanced at my watch and realised that 4 minutes were completed, just one more minute. Being the impatient person I was, I didn't wait for one minute to complete and walked inside.

The place was larger than I expected. There are around 50-60 kids in the orphanage but this place seemed too comfortable for around 200 children and even more if it's used smartly. That means Princess has spent a lot of money on it. And through my information I know it's not her father's money.

"Ah--" a sound came but it was gone almost immediately followed by the sound of loud thud. I rushed towards it, skipping the steps I landed on the top floor.

There it was the source of sound.

Shivering and begging on the ground.

Asking for forgiveness.

"Please let me go"

Taking a step I clenched my fist as the begging continued.

The blood was dripping from the forehead and the nose.

"Please Rajkumari, let me go, I'll never come here again," he begged while joining his hand.

Jaanki lifted the rod in her hand and he jumped back from his place. Again the begs for forgiveness continued.

" How dare you come to my place!" She screamed and threw the rod near him. She lifted her finger," This is the final time I'm letting you go, the next time I'll throw you in the hospital."

He instantly took his chance and ran away, while passing through me he gulped and passed quietly.

" You're early," she wiped her hands on the napkin and glanced at me.

It was surprising to see how calm and composed she looked after making a grown man cry, like it was a daily thing for her.

" Hello, Wicked Witch"

She narrowed her eyes and took steps towards me. " Can't you just call me by name? Your nicknames are irritating."

"Am I allowed to call you by your name?" I smirked.

" At least when we're alone."

"Okay," I nodded. " If you allow me then I'll call you as per you wish, Jaan."

She nodded at my words but her eyes went wide as she heard the last word, I couldn't stop the chuckle that bubbled in my throat. She's so easy to annoy.

" W-what--? You just. . . You--" she stomped her foot and walked away while throwing her hair on my face.

Like the obedient bodyguard I was, I followed her and stopped in front of the car. As she sat inside the car I moved away from the place and dug my hand inside the pocket.

Jaanki's POV

Crossing my arm, I shook my head to let that name out of my mind.

Jaan.

Jaan.

Jaan.

Jaan.

I hit on my temple to let that annoying voice out, that man had no sense on how to talk to a princess.

Narrowing my eyes I saw him casually strolling out from the place, like he had all the time in the world. That annoying smirk came on his lips as he saw me, I turned my head to the other side but still the sound of his chuckle reached me.

Scrolling on my phone I waited for him to enter the car, I had purposely sat on the back seat. I didn't want to be anywhere near him. His annoying presence was already giving me a headache.

When he didn't enter after a few minutes I looked out of the window and saw him leaning on the wall.

Not just leaning casually but with a cancer stick in his mouth.

He puffed out smoke and sighed.

My eyes widened as the scene unfolded in front of me. I got out of the car and shut the door behind me loudly. He lifted his head at the sound and stared at me still not throwing that cigarette.

" You smoke," it wasn't a question, still he nodded his head and arched his eyebrow.

He looks so sexy.

No, I shouldn't be thinking like that. But dear God, he did look hot. The smoke blended with his black clothes and as he smirked it shook a little due to the moment. Those lips, they deserve better than that unhealthy thing between them.

I gulped and composed myself, my nose scrunched at the harsh smell.

He grabbed it between his two fingers and moved it away from me ," Why don't you sit in the car? I'll come once I'm done."

" It's dangerous--"

" Please don't start lecturing me on my health," he raised a finger. " I know what I'm doing. So, just do your work, Princess and let me do mine. That's what you wanted right?"

I clenched my jaw as he used my own words at me, yes, he's maintaining his distance and doing what I asked him to do and in return I should do the same.

Then why do I care about him?

He raised the stick to continue his work but I grabbed it before it could reach his lips.

"Shit," I cursed as the burning stick landed on my palm. It slipped out of my mind that this stick is dangerous not only to my lungs but also to my skin, the redness on my palm was proof of it.

Another shreech left my mouth as I was turned and pushed on the wall. Raghav grabbed my hand and looked at it.

"Fuck, Princess, why did you do that?" His voice was soft compared to his harsh words.

" It's because of you," I hissed and tried to push him but he didn't move an inch. " It's fine, it doesn't hurt that much ."

With a thud he placed a hand near my head and moved closer to me.

" This is what will happen every time you try to mess with me," he whispered, glancing at my lips. This bastard. Then again stared into my eyes. " So be careful, Jaan--ki , because you never know what you're dealing with."

I pushed him back with both my hands and clenched my jaw as the pain spreaded on my burnt hand, he took a step back as he noticed my palm.

" I have dealt with a man worse than you."

" Maybe you did, Princess," he moved closer to my ear and whispered the words which aroused goosebumps all over my skin. " But I'm not a man, I'm Wolf. I'll eat you alive. "

*

" If everything goes well we'll be able to shift all the kids to the new place," Shravani said through the phone.

I nodded in reply, still thinking of all the things that could go wrong," He sent another man at the sight."

"Today?!"

" But I handled him," I immediately said to calm her . " He got his lesson , he won't come again."

"And what was your bodyguard doing at that time."

" I told him to wait outside and you still think I need a bodyguard to protect me. I can handle those goons on my own."

Voice filled with anger came in return," I know you can handle them very well, but that man is powerful and what if they come in a gang it's not possible for you to fight against them. So, please stay with Raghav and let him do his duty."

I was letting him do his work, I have been cooperating with him but if he tries to cross the limit like today I'll have to take action against him. Raghav doesn't even behave like those normal bodyguards, it seems like he doesn't even care if i get hurt or injured. If he was worried he wouldn't have let that man go but instead he just stood there with a smirk and watched me doing things he should be doing.

Can I even trust him?

That's the question that keeps running in my mind, I'm still unknown to his skills and background. Will he be able to protect me?

Raghav's POV

" Sir, I told you all I knew!" The man cried in pain as I pressed my foot deeper into his hand which I stabbed a minute ago, it made me cringe as my shoes got tainted because of the blood. Fortunately they aren't my favourite ones.

" Boss, should we deal with him?" One of my man came forward.

I shook my head and my voice came out harsh through the large wolf mask I was wearing," No, let me deal with him. It's been a while since I entered the dungeon let me handle it. "

" I really don't know about that person," the man shouted while hitting my leg to break himself free. " He only told me to stay at the building and attach Princess Jaanki but before I could hit her she caught the rod and started hurting me. "

My princess. I wanted to kiss her right now.

" You dared to touch my Princess. " I knelt before him while twisting my favourite knife in front of his face. My eyes turned from the sharp point to his shivering figure. " And you think I'll let you go. "

The man gulped looking at the knife and moved backwards but I stabbed the knife into his thigh before he could reach away.

"Ahh!" He screamed in pain and clutch onto the wound, instead of removing it I pressed it harder and clutched his hair to make him face me.

" Now tell me, who is it?"

" I told you I don't know-- ahhh, I'll tell you please stop," and he finally gave in. " It's Ahlawat Thakur!"

" See, it wasn't that tough," I took out my knife from his thigh earning a loud scream once again and wiped it on that man's shirt. " You just had to waste my time. "

After giving him a final kick I walked out whistling on my way.

By the time I reached the palace I was exhausted completely and decided to go straight to my room but my eyes couldn't help but wonder at the balcony of Jaanki's room.

There she was, the most beautiful woman in the world, playing with her child. She was talking with Guddu with wide eyes and laughing with him. My lips arched upwards and all my stress started disappearing.

The sudden urge to join them spreaded on my heart. One day I'll call both of them mine.

"Soon, Princess."