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BOUND BY SHADOWS

Reads 45
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Parts 12
Time 36m

Reads 45
Votes 19
Parts 12
Time 36m

Mature

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"He claimed her as his queen. She swore she'd never kneel.
But in the shadows of his throne, she burned for him anyway."

Elara's mission was simple: infiltrate the Shadow Realm. Kill the Damned King. End the war.
But Lucien is no mere monster. He's beautiful, dangerous, and he's made it clear:

"I'll break you before you break me."

As war ignites and kingdoms fall, Elara faces the ultimate sin-
Loving the enemy.All Rights Reserved

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Court of Conquest

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