Bloodbound vows

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In a world torn by war and betrayal, Caden Montgomery, Alpha of the Crimson Ridge Pack, has always chosen loyalty over love. But when the fierce and vengeful Elyse Callahan, daughter of his enemy, is thrust into an arranged marriage with him to unite their warring packs, everything changes. Neither of them is willing to accept their fated mate bond, and their clash of wills becomes a war of its own. Bound by blood and a powerful prophecy, Caden and Elyse must navigate their hatred, grudges, and the undeniable pull between them. As the stakes rise and dark forces threaten to tear both packs apart, their only hope for survival may lie in their unbreakable bond. But can love conquer the centuries-old animosity between them, or will their fated connection be the very thing that destroys them? In this thrilling tale of forbidden love, power, and destiny, Caden and Elyse must decide if they can overcome their pasts-or let their bloodbound vows tear them apart forever.

Modern Forced love Contract marriage Alpha Royalty Age gap Magical Noble Romance Arranged marriage

Chapter 5 Wolves in the walls

05-12 22:27

Chapter 1 The Reluctant Union

Caden Montgomery stood at the edge of the Crimson Ridge territory, the darkening sky stretching endlessly above him like a vast shroud. His pack's lands lay sprawled before him, untouched by the war that had ravaged the rest of their world. But peace had always been fragile, a thin thread pulled taut and fraying with every passing year. The weight of his responsibilities hung heavy on his shoulders, and the cool mountain air did little to quell the storm brewing inside him.

The call of the wolves rang through his blood, but it wasn't his pack's howl that echoed in his mind-it was the one thing he couldn't escape: the arranged marriage.

The Callahan Pack.

The thought of them made his jaw tighten. For years, they had been his pack's greatest enemy, a constant thorn in his side. Elyse Callahan, the daughter of the Shadowfang Alpha, was no different. She was a symbol of everything he hated about their pack-ruthless, ambitious, and unyielding.

Now, he was bound to her.

The war between their packs had reached a point where only one path remained: unification through marriage. It was a political move, nothing more. A means to end the bloodshed, to avoid the annihilation of both packs.

But Caden's mind was as sharp as ever, and he knew the truth. Elyse Callahan was no simple pawn in this game. She was as cunning as any Alpha, perhaps even more so. And the thought of being tied to her, of surrendering to the very force that had once threatened his pack's existence, burned like wildfire in his chest.

"Alpha," came a voice from behind him.

Caden turned to see his Beta, Declan, approaching with a grim expression. His usual calm demeanor was clouded with unease. He held out a letter sealed with the Shadowfang crest.

"The invitation," Declan said.

Caden took it, the weight of it significant, and broke the seal. As he scanned the contents, his eyes narrowed.

"The wedding is to be held in two days. Shadowfang lands," Caden muttered, his voice low, almost a growl.

"This is not just a union of bloodlines, Caden," Declan said quietly. "There are bigger stakes at play here. You know that."

Caden clenched the letter in his fist. He had never been one to play games, and the idea of marriage as a political tool sickened him. But duty came first. His pack needed this. Their survival depended on it.

But he wasn't going into this blind. Elyse Callahan would not be an easy woman to control.

"I'm not going there to kiss her hand, Declan. I'm going to claim what's mine." His voice was cold, like ice. He could already feel the tension in his muscles, his instincts pushing him toward battle. And the moment they met, he knew the war between them wouldn't just be over their packs-it would be over their very hearts.

Declan hesitated, but only for a moment. "You'll have to play this carefully, Alpha. If you push too hard, she will push back just as fiercely."

Caden's gaze darkened. "I'm prepared for her to fight. But she'll submit."

Declan didn't respond, but his eyes betrayed a flicker of doubt.

The journey to Shadowfang territory was long, and as the days passed, Caden's mind remained consumed with thoughts of Elyse. What kind of woman was she? Could she be as ruthless as her father, or would she defy her pack in favor of peace?

By the time he arrived at the borders of Shadowfang land, he was as cold and calculating as ever. The sprawling estate of the Callahan family loomed ahead-a dark fortress of stone, nestled in the heart of an ancient forest. A harsh reminder of the blood that had been spilled between their packs for generations.

His senses heightened as they approached, and a heavy silence fell over him. He could feel the eyes of his pack on him, waiting for him to take the next step. But even as the gate opened, revealing the grand estate, his mind was focused solely on one thing: Elyse.

She would be there, waiting for him.

Elyse Callahan stood in the grand hall of the Callahan estate, her back straight, her posture regal. Her long, dark hair cascaded over her shoulders in waves, and her sharp, emerald eyes glinted with determination. She was no stranger to the politics of their world, but this... this union was something else entirely.

Her father had insisted on this marriage, and although Elyse understood the necessity, the very thought of it made her blood boil. The Montgomerys were her family's sworn enemies. And now, she was expected to give up everything for the sake of peace?

She would never bow to that.

The doors to the hall creaked open, and Caden Montgomery stepped inside, his presence undeniable. His dark, imposing figure seemed to fill the room as he moved with the confident, measured steps of an Alpha. His piercing blue eyes locked with hers, and for a moment, the entire world seemed to still.

She didn't flinch. She wouldn't give him the satisfaction.

"Elyse Callahan," he said, his voice as cold as the wind outside. "I didn't think you'd be foolish enough to show up."

Her lips curled into a sly smile. "I didn't think you'd be brave enough to come here."

There it was-the spark that would ignite the flames of their conflict. She could already see the fire in his eyes, a fire she would never back down from.

Before either of them could speak further, a loud crash echoed through the hall, followed by the howling of wolves. Caden's head snapped toward the source of the noise, his instincts immediately kicking in.

"We've been attacked," he muttered under his breath, the danger evident in his voice. But the look in his eyes was something else-something far more dangerous.

Elyse's lips parted in surprise, but she quickly regained her composure. "It's not them," she said, her gaze narrowing as she recognized the scent on the air. "It's someone else."

Both packs, now united by an unexpected enemy, would have to set aside their hatred for the time being. But how long could they last before the war reignited?