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Bound By The Midnight

Chapter 10 Shadows of the Past

Word Count: 1232    |    Released on: 05/04/2025

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y distractions-including her. The girl with intoxicating blood and defiant eyes. I refused to acknowledge her existence,

ressing harder, testing our defenses. It was nothing unusual-they had always despised our kind. But this time, something felt

ssed together as I stared at the heavy wooden door. The si

," I co

omposed expression slightly t

already anticipating

attempting to break through the barrier." His golden eyes darke

d my jaw.

ed, well-trained. Not just common merce

anted my kind extinct, wanted my head on a silver platter. But I had spent too many years bu

ra," I ordered. "We need to rei

curt nod befo

y kingdom. The kingdom I had built from the ashes of my past. My fists tightened. Twelv

vowed to ma

ck returned with Amara and the

htly. "You called

preamble. "The hunters are pushing harder. I want the

ed on Amara's lips

of wisdom, stepped forward. "We should consider

our ground for now. But if they break through-" My voic

ick with tension. Then, after a moment,

is arms. "What'

eclared, "We make sure the hunters never step past t

orders, I turned back to the wind

just the

sure every last hu

the air. My generals and warriors-handpicked for their strength and loyalty-stood before me, waiting.

blade. Across from him, the head chief and my leading warriors-me

he room's murmurs. "The hunters have been spotted, and this time

ries of experience, leaned forward. "If they return in greater n

e. "Agreed. Amara is already strengthening our magical defen

scouts beyond the border to track their movements. I

an have my best me

ed my hea

l double in shifts, and every warrior must be

fists against their chests

rategies, patrol assignments, and defensive reinforceme

till one more ma

the grand hall, looking over the thousands of vam

or me to speak. The sheer power of their presen

h the silent night. "They seek to weaken us, to drive us into fear." I paused, my sharp

t spread through the

t I warn you all-be vigilant. Do not wander beyond the protecte

e chant, my people vowing their lo

ink they can challenge us. They will learn that t

ment thundered t

away, knowing my mess

left was to prepare

removing my jacket, when I s

d to the bed, a

la

ss my silk sheets lik

and immediate. "What the he

her limbs like a satisfie

red breath. "I don't

light. "You've been so tense lately, my king." She walke

have throw

se from days of restraint, from holding

ld have

I d

shed my jaw, whispering, "Take me," I let myself believ

o, I g

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1 Chapter 1 The Shadow King2 Chapter 2 A Flower in the Shadow3 Chapter 3 The Night Ceremony4 Chapter 4 A Scent In The Dark5 Chapter 5 Echoes of the Night6 Chapter 6 Blood and Defiance7 Chapter 7 Crimson Rebellion8 Chapter 8 Bound by His Will9 Chapter 9 Tainted Desires10 Chapter 10 Shadows of the Past11 Chapter 11 Whispers Behind the Veil12 Chapter 12 Morning Reflection13 Chapter 13 The Night of Forbidden14 Chapter 14 The Moment of Truth15 Chapter 15 Shadows and Intrusions16 Chapter 16 Bound in Blood17 Chapter 17 Shadows of Possession18 Chapter 18 A Kiss of Defiance19 Chapter 19 Beneath the Blood Moon20 Chapter 20 Blood and Temptation21 Chapter 21 A Day of Light, A Night of Longing22 Chapter 22 Shadows in the Silence23 Chapter 23 Unwanted Company24 Chapter 24 Done Running25 Chapter 25 The Calm Before The Storm26 Chapter 26 The Price of a Threat27 Chapter 27 Shadows Within28 Chapter 28 Shadows and Sunlight29 Chapter 29 The Message30 Chapter 30 The Strange Feeling31 Chapter 31 Fractured Trust32 Chapter 32 Tortured Hearts33 Chapter 33 The Punishment34 Chapter 34 A Heart Out of Reach35 Chapter 35 Reigniting the Flame36 Chapter 36 When Shadows Bleed37 Chapter 37 The Calm After the Storm38 Chapter 38 Shadows Before the Storm39 Chapter 39 Unraveled Bonds40 Chapter 40 A Night to Remember41 Chapter 41 Bound By The Moonlight42 Chapter 42 Shadows of Duty43 Chapter 43 Rest &Resolve44 Chapter 44 Strength in Compassion45 Chapter 45 The Hunter's Ultimatum46 Chapter 46 The Fight47 Chapter 47 The Rescue48 Chapter 48 When The Light Fades Away