Bound by Bloodshed (Gladiator romance)
Brewin Ambrade is fighting to live on borrowed time. After being molded into a weapon for the Romans to wield, killing has become second nature for the gladiator, and with each life taken by his hand, a piece of his humanity vanishes along with it. This catches the eye of Emperor Lucius Marius, who believes Brewin's sacrifices have earned him an opportunity at life outside the colosseum walls and within a set of another- his palace.
Trapped by her father's iron grip and betrothed to a Roman general she despises, Cyra Marius is no less a prisoner than the man now appointed with watching her every move. She remains misunderstood... simply labeled a spoiled brat due to her defiance for the duties laid before her. Cyra yearns to see the world that exists beyond the walls lining Rome, and the broken gladiator with nothing to lose may just be the one to get her there.
As their worlds clash, they come to an unexpected understanding... a connection that runs so deep it goes against everything they've ever known. Together, they begin to formulate a plan. Desperate to take back the freedom stolen from them, they'll do whatever it takes- no matter what the cost.
*TRIGGER WARNING*
Bound by Bloodshed is a time-piece depicting the lives of gladiators, the Roman Empire, and those at the mercy of their command. Brutality courses through the veins of this story, and though the names are that of fiction, many have suffered from the elements depicted on page, including: emotional and physical abuse, sexual acts, violence, injury, human death, animal death, blood, and gore.
To all the victims of unfair treatment, know that you are seen.
Readers who may wish to avoid these topics, read with caution. To those ready to fight, join us as we enter the colosseum.
