Bound By The Living Yama
Ethan Vale was the golden heir to a fortune, a boy who had everything until his own blood turned against him. Framed for the brutal murder of his parents by his uncle and brother, Ethan was cast into the depths of Metropolis Prison to rot. Beaten, starved, and forgotten, he waited for a death that wouldn't come.
Then, the shadows parted.
Enter Damien Blackwood. Known in the underworld and the boardroom as the "Living Yama," Damien is a billionaire whose mercy is non-existent and whose power is absolute. He walks into Ethan’s cell with a contract that defies logic:
"Marry me, and I will give you the heads of those who destroyed you."
Ethan isn't gay, and he doesn't trust the monster standing before him. But with a death sentence hanging over his head and a burning thirst for revenge, he signs his soul away.
What starts as a cold, business transaction between a broken prisoner and a heartless tyrant soon spirals into something far more dangerous. As Ethan is transformed from a "prison rat" into the pampered, untouchable spouse of the Living Yama, the lines between hatred and obsession begin to blur.
Damien promised to help Ethan destroy the Hales, but Ethan is beginning to realize that the most dangerous place in the world isn't a prison cell it’s in the arms of the man who owns him.
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Chapter: Teacher DamienHe didn't want to admit it to Anastasia, but the idea of being alone in a room with a "hot and smart" Damien was making him a lot more nervous than the actual exam. That man made him feel nervous in a lot of ways without even doing anything; it was as if Damien’s mere presence shifted the gravity in the room.Ethan was lost in thought, his mind replaying the "I'm sorry" from the day before, until Anastasia shouted, "Earth to Ethan! Where were you lost?"He was about to say nothing, his face flushing, when he heard Anna’s voice from downstairs. "Food is ready!"He turned back to his laptop screen with a sheepish grin. "Sorry guys, but I have to choose my belly over this."He didn't even wait for a reply or even think twice before slamming the laptop shut. Kristen and Anastasia were left staring at their own reflections on their screens in shock.Kristen chuckled, shaking her head. "Well, I wouldn’t blame him. A man’s gotta eat."Anastasia snorted. "Sure,the same excuse you use every ti
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Chapter: Going To The CityAnna pulled out her phone, her fingers trembling slightly as she dragged Ethan along with her. He was officially on duty as her "emotional support," and he took the job seriously. As the phone began to ring, Anna started biting her nails in a fit of nerves. Ethan chuckled softly, gently reaching out to pull her hand away from her mouth. "Calm down, Anna. I don't know why you're getting so worked up. It’s just—" Anna frantically signaled for him to be quiet as the line clicked open. "Hello," Damien’s deep, impatient voice came through the speaker. Ethan clamped his hands over his mouth, nodding at Anna to start talking. "Uhm, hey Damien," Anna started, rubbing her sweaty palms against her apron. "I have a favor to ask." Damien, likely still buried in paperwork at his office, gave a short reply. "Okay." "My sister’s daughter, Sylvia, has been struggling in the village," Anna explained. "The schools there aren't... they aren't what she needs. I was wondering if she could move to t
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Chapter: SylviaEthan froze at the door, hearing the apology made his eyes widen in pure shock. He slowly turned back to look at the man behind the desk, wondering if he had heard correctly."I'm sorry for strangling you," Damien said, his voice level. "It wasn't intentional, it was out of instinct."Ethan froze. He felt like the world had just shifted on its axis. He was beyond surprised that the Living Yama—the man who ruled with an iron fist and showed no mercy—had just apologized.Did he just apologize to me? Ethan thought to himself, his mind reeling. He couldn't believe it. He searched Damien's face for a sign of a joke or a trap, but there was none.Damien didn't let the silence last long. He pressed on, his gaze narrowing slightly. "So? Do you forgive me?"Ethan’s mind went into overdrive. Of course I forgive you, like I would ever tell you I don't! That was the truth—there was no way he was going to tell Damien Blackwood to his face that he held a grudge. He didn't have a death wish. Even if
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Chapter: Finding ExcusesEthan felt a hand on his face and his eyes snapped open instantly. "What the fuck!" He hadn't expected to see Damien looming directly in front of him. Heart hammering against his ribs, Ethan scrambled back against the cushions of the couch, quickly sitting up. The last traces of sleep vanished from his face, replaced by pure shock. Seeing that he was awake, Damien quickly pulled his hand back, sliding it casually into his pocket as if he hadn't just been touching the boy's hair. Ethan, now seated properly and trying to regain some dignity, looked at the floor before meeting Damien’s gaze. "Good afternoon, sir," Ethan stammered. "You... you called for me?" Damien didn't answer immediately. He turned away, walking toward his massive desk with a slow, predatory grace. He sat in his leather chair, his gaze fully focused on Ethan, saying absolutely nothing. The silence stretched, heavy and suffocating. Ethan felt himself starting to sweat under that intense stare. Isn't he going
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Chapter: Visiting The Blackwood GroupThe final bell of the day usually felt like a victory, but for Ethan, it sounded like a death toll. He walked toward the school exit, his stomach tied in knots. He had no idea how he was going to face Damien, let alone ask the man to tutor him. It felt like crawling back to a lion and asking it to teach you how to hunt. As he stepped out into the parking lot, the familiar black sedan was already idling at the curb. He didn't even look at the driver’s side as he pulled the back door open and slid into the leather seat. He just let out a long, shaky breath and leaned his head back. "Elijah, I need a favor," Ethan said, his voice barely above a whisper. "Sir, Mr. Elijah is busy with some official work at the office," a voice replied, Ethan froze. That wasn't Elijah. It wasn't even Reiner’s low, gravelly tone. It was a voice he didn't recognize at all .Ethan snapped his eyes toward the rearview mirror. He couldn't see the man's full face, only a pair of dark sunglasses.Where's Elijah?" Et
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Chapter: Kai Breaks His PromiseEthan entered the school premises and headed straight to class. He settled into his seat for Accounting; since he was the only one among his friends taking the course, he sat alone, trying to concentrate. However, he could feel stares coming at him from every angle of the room. It was suffocating.When his pen slipped off his desk and rolled away, he stretched to pick it up, but a female coursemate beat him to it. He looked at her, forcing a small, polite smile. "Thanks for helping me. Can I have my pen back?"The girl gave him a flirtatious smile. "Of course. I’ll hand it over to you," she said, using the pen to twirl a lock of her hair.Ethan felt a surge of irritation. Between the guilt eating at him from his conversation with Elijah and the lingering trauma of the past few days, his patience was non-existent. The girl giggled, clearly enjoying the attention. "If you want it, come and get it," she challenged, dropping the pen onto the empty seat beside her and patting it for him to
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