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TIES THAT BINDS

Author: LUNA INK
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-09 15:35:24

The scent clung to him, a phantom limb of longing. Even after days of Kael’s meticulous avoidance, a faint trace of his unique omega musk lingered on the fabric of the Prince's chambers, permeating the air where Kael had once moved freely. Alaric found himself drawn to it, sniffing at a discarded tunic, the corner of a cushion, his wolf clawing at the cage of his self-imposed denial. He knew it was pathetic, undignified for a future king, but the yearning was a physical ache, a constant reminder of the bond he tried so desperately to deny.

The betrothal to Princess Amora felt like a gilded cage, each polite smile and carefully chosen word a fresh layer of suffocating guilt. He saw the flicker of hurt in Kael's eyes during the announcement, the way he subtly straightened his shoulders, a fragile shield against the pain. That small, almost imperceptible action was enough to shatter Alaric's resolve, leaving him adrift in a sea of regret.

His actions became increasingly erratic, driven b
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  • FORBIDDEN BOND: The Alpha's Desire    ACCUSATION

    Alaric stared at the back of Kael's head, the delicate curve of his neck visible just above the crisp white collar of his servant uniform. He knew he shouldn't be, not after the betrothal announcement, not after the damage he'd inflicted… Not after he promised it won't happen again. Yet, his wolf howled a constant, agonizing lament, a symphony of loss and regret that echoed in his very bones.He found himself inexplicably drawn to Kael's discarded tunic after the day's work, the faint, lingering scent of lavender and something intrinsically Kael clinging to the fabric. It was a cruel torture, a ghost of what could have been. He knew smelling the tunic was wrong, disrespectful, bordering on obsessive. But the craving, the desperate need to inhale that scent, was a force he couldn't entirely control.Late evening, after he'd dismissed Kael for the day, driven to the edge of sanity, Alaric summoned Kael to his private study under the guise of needing assistance with some documents. Kael

  • FORBIDDEN BOND: The Alpha's Desire    TIES THAT BINDS

    The scent clung to him, a phantom limb of longing. Even after days of Kael’s meticulous avoidance, a faint trace of his unique omega musk lingered on the fabric of the Prince's chambers, permeating the air where Kael had once moved freely. Alaric found himself drawn to it, sniffing at a discarded tunic, the corner of a cushion, his wolf clawing at the cage of his self-imposed denial. He knew it was pathetic, undignified for a future king, but the yearning was a physical ache, a constant reminder of the bond he tried so desperately to deny.The betrothal to Princess Amora felt like a gilded cage, each polite smile and carefully chosen word a fresh layer of suffocating guilt. He saw the flicker of hurt in Kael's eyes during the announcement, the way he subtly straightened his shoulders, a fragile shield against the pain. That small, almost imperceptible action was enough to shatter Alaric's resolve, leaving him adrift in a sea of regret.His actions became increasingly erratic, driven b

  • FORBIDDEN BOND: The Alpha's Desire    A NEW PERSPECTIVE

    The scent of lilies, Princess Amora’s signature perfume, faded from the palace, yet its ghost seemed to cling to the very air Kael breathed. He scrubbed the Prince’s chambers with a vigor that bordered on violence, the coarse cloth a poor substitute for the longing that clawed at his insides. He was glad she was gone, but Amora's absence was a double-edged sword. It brought him no solace, only a sharper awareness of his own confinement.He missed Aaron. The memory of Aaron's genuine admiration, his easy laughter, his unwavering acceptance, was a flickering candle in the dark labyrinth of palace life. He found himself replaying their conversations, clinging to the warmth of Aaron's gaze.Kael knew Alaric was watching him. He could feel the Prince's eyes on him during meals, in the corridors, even when he was simply polishing silverware. The Prince's presence was a suffocating weight, a constant reminder of the bond they shared, a bond Alaric continued to deny.One afternoon, Kael was m

  • FORBIDDEN BOND: The Alpha's Desire    PAINFUL TRUTH

    Kael moved through the palace corridors like a ghost, his steps light, almost silent. He was a master of invisibility, a skill honed over years of trying to disappear, to become nothing more than background noise in the opulent chaos of the royal court. Today, however, his ghostly presence felt heavier, more burdened than usual. He had returned to his duties, to serve Alaric, but the ease, the almost comfortable rhythm they had found before his heat, was gone. Replaced by a thick wall of formality, a polite distance that chilled him to the bone.He arranged the prince's desk, straightening documents that were already perfectly aligned, polishing the silver inkwell until it gleamed under the morning light. Every movement was precise, controlled, a deliberate effort to keep his hands from shaking, his mind from wandering back to the agony of his heat, to the memory of Alaric's rejection, to the echo of another consort's pleasure.The arrival of Princess Amora had only amplified his torm

  • FORBIDDEN BOND: The Alpha's Desire    IF ONLY HE WOULD EVER

    I'm convinced the sun paints the sky in shades of pain before it gives way to a new day. Because that's how I feel; an old sun, a faded light, trying to shine when all I want to do is set. I'm tired. Tired of hiding, tired of longing, tired of being the unwanted.If stars really do grant wishes I wouldn't be in this much pain… oh how much I've wished upon stars, how much I've prayed to the moon goddess but all I get is silent mockery and the next day turns out worse than the previous.I blinked, trying to focus on the unfamiliar silk of the sheets beneath me. My head throbbed, a dull ache that mirrored the hollowness in my chest. I was in a room that wasn’t mine, a room far grander than anything I deserved. Sunlight streamed through the tall windows, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air, a mocking display of freedom I couldn't grasp.Aaron.He was beside me, sleeping peacefully, his golden hair tousled against the pillow… golden hair— his hair was darker than last time I saw him

  • FORBIDDEN BOND: The Alpha's Desire    THE ALPHA'S CARE

    "Hush, my little star, you're safe now." Aaron murmured, his voice a low rumble as he wiped a stray strand of sweaty hair from Kael’s forehead.Later that day, Kael awoke to the now-familiar ache throbbing in his lower belly. He blinked, the opulent surroundings of Aaron's guest chamber still foreign, a stark contrast to Alaric's austere room. He wanted to move, to curl up and hide, but his limbs felt leaden, unresponsive. The heat, a burning tide, was already beginning to rise again.He managed a weak groan, the sound barely audible.The door to the chamber opened softly, and Aaron entered, carrying a large tray laden with food. Kael watched him, his heart doing a painful little dance of gratitude. Aaron’s brow furrowed in concern as he took in Kael’s pale face and glazed eyes."Hey, sleepyhead. How are you feeling?" Aaron asked, his voice laced with worry.Kael attempted a smile, but it faltered before it could truly form. "Tired," he rasped, his throat dry. "And… sore."Aaron didn'

  • FORBIDDEN BOND: The Alpha's Desire    IF WISHES WERE HORSES

    Isn't it just splendid? A love story for the ages. An Alpha Prince, destined for greatness, fated to an Omega… a male Omega no less! And the best part? Said Omega is a servant, a nobody, a "bastard" as some might whisper. Cue the trumpets, folks, because this fairytale is about to crash and burn in spectacular fashion.The morning dawned with a sickly sweetness, the kind that clings to the air after a storm, promising sunshine but delivering only a heavier humidity. Alaric woke to a throbbing headache and a sticky discomfort he couldn't immediately place. Then, memory slammed into him like a physical blow. The rut. The consort. Kael.His eyes snapped open. He was naked. Beside him, tangled in the royal blue sheets, lay the omega consort, equally unclothed, her features slack in sleep. Disgust coiled in his gut, a potent mix of self-loathing and a desperate need to erase the last few hours.He scrambled out of bed, the cold air raising goosebumps on his skin. The abrupt movement startl

  • FORBIDDEN BOND: The Alpha's Desire    UNWANTED

    A prince, heir to the throne, brought to his knees not by war or political intrigue, but by his own body. A cruel jest played by fate, a twisted metaphor for the gilded cage he inhabited. He was a prisoner of his own body, a gilded cage now rattling with the force of his internal storm.Alaric was experiencing rut and it was more than just mere discomfort; it was molten agony searing through his veins. It was a familiar fire, one he’d weathered before, but this… this was different. This was a raging inferno threatening to consume him entirely. His wolf, usually a controlled, dignified presence in the back of his mind, was clawing, snarling, a primal beast demanding release, demanding… mate.The word echoed in Alaric’s head, a guttural roar that threatened to shatter his sanity. Mate. Mate. Mate. Each repetition hammered against his skull, a relentless drumbeat urging him towards the adjacent room, towards the source of the intoxicating omega scent that was driving him mad.Kael.He sl

  • FORBIDDEN BOND: The Alpha's Desire    HEAT

    Ironically, Kael had always been grateful for his abnormal absence of heats. It was one less thing to explain, one less way he could be exposed. Now, as he lay on Alaric's plush bed, a wave of searing pain radiating from his lower abdomen, he realized how foolish he’d been. Ignorance, in this case, was definitely not bliss.Could it be? Was it possible?He curled tighter, clutching his stomach, the silk sheets doing little to soothe the throbbing ache. It wasn't just pain; it was an unfamiliar, burning sensation, a primal need clawing at him from the inside out.There was only one explanation that fit. One terrifying, impossible explanation.“I think I’m going into heat.” As if Alaric could hear his thoughts, his voice, laced with concern, cut through the fog in Kael's mind. "Kael? Are you sure you're alright? You’re looking… pale."Kael squeezed his eyes shut, fighting the urge to cry out. "I… I'm fine. Just a stomach ache, I think." He forced a weak smile, desperately wishing he co

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