All Chapters of Bound By The Living Yama : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Metropolis Prison was the most dangerous prison in the country, a place where the most violent criminals were kept. Murderers, serial killers, and men whose names inspired fear lived within its walls. It was not a place meant for someone like Ethan Vale.Ethan lay on his bed or rather, what could barely be called a bed. It was only a thin mat infested with bugs that crawled freely across his weak body. His delicate skin had turned red from countless bites, irritated and swollen. If it had been his first day in this prison, Ethan would never have allowed himself to sleep on something like that. He had once been someone who lived in comfort, someone who valued cleanliness and dignity. But now, he was no longer the rich heir but a weak, exhausted, and broken prisoner.He no longer had the strength to care. So he lay there and slept, despite the discomfort.His prison mate, Dovan, sat nearby, watching him quietly. Dovan was a hardened man who had seen many criminals come and go, but Ethan

You just made the right choice,” Damien said calmly.He walked toward Ethan and extended his hand.Ethan stared at it. His eyes lingered on Damien’s hand, hesitation filling him at first.Slowly, Ethan reached out. His hand was weak as he placed it in Damien’s whose grip was strong and without hesitation pulled him up.The moment Ethan stood, his legs trembled violently beneath him. His body, weakened by torture and starvation, could barely support his weight. He staggered slightly, nearly collapsing, but Damien’s hand remained on him, holding him steady.Damien’s cold eyes scanned him briefly, observing his fragile state. His gaze dropped to Ethan’s trembling legs, and his expression hardened slightly.“You’ll slow me down,” Damien said.Before Ethan could react, Damien stepped forward and lifted him effortlessly.Ethan froze instantly, shock flooding his face. Embarrassment burned through him as he realized he was being carried.“W-what are you doing?” Ethan asked weakly, his voice fi

Ethan spent the entire day drifting in and out of sleep. The silence of the mansion was a jarring luxury compared to the screaming halls of Metropolis Prison. He was grateful to Damien ,he knew Damien had saved him but the mystery of Damien’s agenda loomed over him like a shadow, he may be naive but he surely knows that someone like Damien Blackwood wouldn't do anything for free. There was a reason he was considered a ruthless businessman.His thoughts kept drifting toward the life he’d lost. He was in his final year of business school when his life took a dark turn. He sat on the edge of the bed, his fingers itching for a textbook or even a phone. He was desperate to know what was happening in the outside world was the media still dragging his name through the mud? Was his uncle throwing a victory party? But he had nothing. No phone, no internet, only the four expensive walls of his new cage.A sharp knock at the door startled him. He scrambled to open it, expecting to see Anna’s kin

Nathan stepped out of Stanley’s room, the heavy oak door clicking shut behind him. The air in the hallway felt tainted, thick with the smell of cheap cigars and the lingering tension of their plotting. He took a breath to steady himself, but as he turned, he froze.Standing in the shadows of the gallery was Norman. The youngest Vale looked small, his pajamas hanging off his frame, his face pale and etched with a fear that shouldn't belong to a boy his age.Nathan’s expression shifted instantly. The cold, calculating mask he wore for Stanley crumbled, replaced by a warmth he reserved only for this room. He crossed the distance in three long strides."What’s up, buddy?" Nathan asked, his voice softening. He let his hand fall onto Norman’s shoulder, a grounding weight. "Why the sad face?"Norman didn't look up immediately. He stared at his feet, his fingers twisting and picking at one another. "Nathan... how long is Uncle Stanley going to be here? I thought he was just staying for a few

Damien got into the car, aware that Ethan was behind him. Earlier, he had spoken with Elijah and made it clear that Ethan was to be taken elsewhere after the press conference, Damien had other matters to attend to. When Elijah relayed this to Ethan, Damien caught the flicker of disappointment on his face. It made him wonder why Ethan would want to come along anyway. Damien knew he hadn't exactly treated the boy with kindness or made him feel special.He didn't drive off right away. He waited until Ethan's car had pulled away, then gave the order to Roger."Where to, sir?" Roger asked."Oakwood Graveyard," Damien replied.Roger started the car. Oakwood was far about two hours away. They arrived as evening began to settle. Damien's heart beat faster the closer they got. He stepped out of the car, and Roger followed, stepping out as well. Damien turned to him. "Where do you think you're going?""Boss, I'm following you. For security," Roger said.Damien's brows furrowed. "Get back in the