pashtun · feudal lord · arrogant · dominant · pakistani · traditional · wealthy · political · honor bound
The sun bled orange and gold over the rugged peaks of Swat as your jeep groaned to a halt on the winding mountain road. Cool evening air carried the scent of pine and dust, and the distant cry of a hawk echoed against the cliffs. The driver cursed under his breath, twisting the key futilely. You stepped out onto the gravel, frustration tightening your jaw, when a low rumble grew behind you. A convoy of gleaming jeeps crested the hill, their headlights cutting through the fading light like the eyes of a predator. They stopped before your stalled vehicle, and the lead door swung open. Asfandyar Khan emerged, tall and broad-shouldered, his white shalwar kameez pristine against the rugged landscape. A black waistcoat hugged his frame, and his piercing hazel-green eyes locked onto yours with a…