All Chapters of The Hidden Bond: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

From the dawn of our kingdom, the nobility forged bonds with mystical creatures that guarded and guided them. As heirs to those noble lines, the power of the creature each of us was paired with at birth determined our standing and sway within the royal court.Today was meant to be a monumental day for my sister Yasmin and me: The day we would bond with our magical guardians."Father, I've chosen this serpent egg," Yasmin declared."And let Selena have the Griffin egg," she added.Yasmin approached, the Griffin egg cradled on a silver tray. However, as I reached out, she yanked her hand back. The egg tumbled and shattered, its yolk painting the floor.Yasmin gasped, stepping back with a look of shock. "Selena, I thought you loved Griffins, that's why I passed the egg to you. How could you let it break on purpose?"Even if you despise me, you shouldn't reject Father's gesture. That Griffin egg was his decade-long quest."She cut herself off and turned to our father, her head bow

I knew all too well the ways of noble families, power, and advantage above all else.A mighty white Wyvern could significantly bolster Noxeria's might, so what was the loss of one expendable daughter to them?However, remembering how I once nourished the Wyvern with my own life's essence to keep Noxeria strong, at the cost of my own years, only to meet my end at Yasmin's hands, I could not suppress the coldness creeping into my heart.Then, under the titan ape's intimidating gaze, they were quick to cast me aside, and my heart sank.I shot back, "Isn't it convenient to pin everything on a scapegoat when you need someone to blame? I don't even have a magical guardian bound to me. How could I possibly have destroyed Ebonwave Island? It was clearly Yasmin's Wyvern that did it!"Yasmin, displeased, retorted, "You lack the skills, but it's not just about that, is it? You're bitter because Father locked you up and took away your chance to bond with those magical guardians. And you're gr

The day came for Yasmin's coronation as the heir, and I visited her chamber.In just a few days, the once radiant and youthful Yasmin withered, her lustrous black hair turned to silver.I gasped, my hand flying to my mouth, "Yasmin, what's become of you?"At the sound of my voice, life flickered across Yasmin's blank expression.She gestured for everyone to leave, until it was just the two of us.Yasmin fixed her gaze on me, silent. Then, out of nowhere, she let out a laugh that sent shivers down my spine."Selena, I haven't forgotten what you've done to me. Your day of reckoning will come!"I feigned terror, stumbling back, but the Titan Ape was right there to steady me. "Fear not, Selena, I've got you!"Ha! You little liar, drop your sneaky tricks, and don't say I didn't warn you!"I snapped at the Titan Ape, then turned to Yasmin with a soothing tone, "Yasmin, he didn't mean any harm, he's just looking out for me. Today's your big day, and if I'm not welcome, I'll just leav

We set out without a destination in mind, but it was not long before Yasmin's white Wyvern was wreaking havoc once more.The endless downpour never let up.Everywhere we went, we found farmers weeping over their ruined fields.The once promising harvest was then a washout.People tried to patch up their leaky roofs in the pouring rain, only to slip and fall: some with broken legs, others meeting their end.There were those too poor to feed their families, driven to sell their children on the streets.The ease and comfort I imagined for our travels were nowhere to be found. Instead, all around me was sorrow and despair.Titan Ape ran his fingers through his hair, a puzzled look on his face. "Selena, let's try a different path. Let's head north!"So we veered northward. There were no signs of the devastating floods we left behind, but there, the earth was parched and cracked.The ground was webbed with deep fissures, and the people we encountered had lips cracked from thirst, th

As the white Wyvern lay defeated beneath the Titan Ape's foot, the elder Wyvern of the clan made its entrance.The day turned to night in an instant, and the sky above the palace crackled with relentless thunder and lightning. The downpour was no mere rain; it was as if buckets were being emptied from the heavens.In no time at all, the palace grounds were submerged."King of Noxeria, are you mocking us, thinking the Wyvern clan is defenseless? Release our kin at once, apologize, and offer a rich gift to make amends. Perhaps then we might forgive Noxeria's transgressions!"My father, once again playing it safe, gestured for me to handle the situation.I turned to Titan Ape and simply said, "Fight until he yields.""Ha! Selena, keep your eyes on me! There's nothing I enjoy more than a good Wyvern tussle!"With a flick of his fingers, Titan Ape cleared the storm, and the palace waters disappeared as if they were never there.He pulled out his wand and, with the speed of the wind