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Landen Vacheron, heir to a fortune built on oil and ambition, has lived his life as a wealthy playboy, the world bowing to his every whim, thanks to the empire his billionaire father, Colton Vacheron, forged. But as his older brother Vance steps into the role of CEO, Landen begins to see that the true cost of power and privilege is far greater than he ever imagined.

Avara Du Pont is a devoted daughter who set aside her own dreams to bolster her father’s political aspirations. Unaware of his dark secrets. When it comes to light, Colton Vacheron offers him a proposition he cannot refuse; a marriage alliance between Avara and Vance, as a way for him to garner more political influence. And Mayor Du Pont will receive a king’s ransom as payment to stave off the shadows spilling into his life. Avara agrees to the fake relationship in order to protect her family from her father's criminal ties.

Bloodbound: The Alliance

We rush back into the lounge, tension coiled like a spring, and still no sign of Vance. Landen freezes the moment his gaze falls on Avara, laid out across the low table. Blood pools on the varnished surface, spilling in thick streams over the edges. His expression hardens with shock as he charges forward instinctively.

Silas intercepts him, slamming a firm hand against Landen's chest, halting his path. Landen doesn't hesitate, knocking Silas's arm aside with a sharp motion as their faces come within inches of each other. They square up, fists curling, rage sparking between them like an imminent storm.

"Don't you dare come near her," Silas warns.

Luciano steps in, instead of restraining his shoulder, he grips Landen's shoulder in an attempt to pull him back, but Landen jerks free, his chest heaving with unspent anger. He glances back at me, his expression demanding answers.

Chapter 100