To Bind in Blood
absterak
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  • Reads 186
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  • Parts 47
  • Time 9h 42m
absterak
Complete, First published Jul 31, 2023
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In a realm where binds of blood ensure absolute loyalty, a former general and his new guard navigate politics and assassination attempts in the face of impending war.

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Wrell Draekon failed in her duty as a bloodbound guard when her master was killed by an unknown assassin. Hoping to redeem herself, and with nowhere else to go, she pledges her loyalty to Lord General Jurion Calustus, her master's younger brother and the realm's new Great Lord.

Still reeling after the murder of his mother and brother, Jurion Calustus is thrust into a role he does not want and bloodbound to a servant he does not need. To preserve his realm from war, he forges a shaky alliance with the ruthless Empress Vian, a woman as perplexing as the guard who follows his every step. 

But as both Wrell and Jurion attempt to survive the dangers and difficulties of three nations on the brink of war, they are forced to come to terms with what they have lost . . . and begin to realize what they truly need. 

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Official first draft completed June 2023. Edited but needs eventual revision. Approximately 120,000 words.
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Fatebound: Volume 1

3 parts Ongoing

After losing everything to the Lycans' brutal attack on her village, Raven is left haunted by nightmares and consumed by grief. Alone in a world she no longer understands, she finds refuge at Honeygarden, a vineyard estate nestled in the peaceful countryside of the Cait Empire. Under the protection of Abbas, the older brother of the Empress, Raven slowly begins to rebuild her life. But Honeygarden is more than just a sanctuary. Abbas's family holds secrets of their own, and the life Raven has been welcomed into is deeply entwined with the politics of the Empire. Aisha, Abbas's daughter and heir to the throne, quickly becomes Raven's closest friend and sister in all but blood. As Raven grapples with her past and the trauma that haunts her every step, she must learn to trust the people around her and, perhaps, find a place to call home once more. Yet even in the safety of Honeygarden, danger looms. The Empire is watching, and the tensions between humans and Cait run deep. Raven's presence has stirred controversy in the capital, and the shadows of her past are never far behind. In a world where power, family, and loyalty are tested, Raven must confront her fears, learn the strength of her own heart, and decide if she is willing to fight for a future that seems just beyond her reach.

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