The Fourth Bond
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Last published Thu, Nov 13, 2025
In a land ruled by four rival kingdoms, peace is a fragile lie... and Lyra Kaelthorn is the secret that could shatter it.
Half-human, half-shadow-born, Lyra has spent her life hiding the truth - and the deadly curse that thrums in her veins. But when a monster hunt goes wrong, she's thrust into a dangerous alliance with three very different warriors:
A stoic human knight sworn to protect her... or betray her.
A cocky shadow prince who calls her "cousin" but wants far more than blood ties.
A fearless beast tamer who rides into battle on a wolf the size of a carriage.
Together, they must unite the fractured kingdoms before ancient creatures awaken and devour the realm. But as enemies close in and loyalties shift, Lyra's heart becomes a battlefield of its own.
War is coming. Monsters are rising.
And the bond she chooses could save Dravareth - or destroy it.
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