Book Bonds Novels & Stories

I could hear the shuffle of chairs, the buzz of excitement rising like a storm. “Let’s start the bidding at one million!” the voice announced. A roar answered him. One million. Two. Five. Ten. Numbers, figures, values… I did not understand what they meant. My head spun with the endless calls. What could these mortals possibly want from me? What were they trying to do with me? If I had known betrayal would throw me into this wretched human body, I would have studied these creatures more carefully. I would have prepared for their twisted ways.

It was a sum I calculated to be all the liquid cash she could muster. Three days later, Nicky signed the papers. The same day I received the divorce certificate, Ryan and Nicky got married immediately. They posted about it on social media, along with a lengthy message to clear their names. Ryan claimed that he and Nicky had been in love since college, but they were forced to break up due to his parents' objection, and he was sent abroad. He claimed I took advantage of her in a drunken state, forcing her to marry me when he was away.

Ebere said filling me in. "A ball at the mansion? I asked. She looked up with narrowed eyes glancing my way. "Yes it is, held ever middle month of the year" I didn't miss the way her body movement seemed to change and worry expression covered her face. "What's up" I neared closer making sure my voice was lowered.

The entity's consumption cycle locked into an infinite loop of anticipation and deferral. It was not dead. It was not even properly stunned. But it was occupied. Permanently, obsessively occupied, chasing a meal it could never quite reach. "One down," Jack said. "Twenty-eight to go." "Issuing bonds as fast as I can print them!" Ben yelled. "But Jack, each bond requires a fraction of our remaining capital as backing! We are burning through reserves!" "How much per bond?" "Approximately zero-point-zero-eight percent of remaining reserves."

Williams said quietly, his words heavy with power, “I need the truth. Did you?” The room went silent. Edward’s throat bobbed as he swallowed. At last, he muttered, “Yes. I did. To spite her. To make her hurt, just as you all told me to.” Williams leaned back, his lips curling faintly. He nodded once, slow and deliberate. “Good. That bond won’t stand.” Edward’s eyes lit up with sudden hope. “So… you mean… there’s a chance for me?” “I’m saying it will never work between them,” Williams growled, his voice low with wrath. “And I will make sure of it. I swear on my name. I will report this to the tribunal at once. That bond will not last.”

********* Meanwhile Rita's presentation was successful and the investors said they will cover all expenses. She was so happy and rejoiced with her staff members. She gave them a day off. That was how happy she was. Shawn has the biggest real estate company and Rita's goal was simple override Shawn's company and make it irrelevant. She began to contact the shareholders in Shawn's Shawn's company. While they were still rejoicing the door man brought in a bouquet of flowers, a food tray and three different expensive wines. “Ma'am sorry to interrupt, but this was sent in for you”

“Something about it seems my life has always been around the ocean that is Poseidon domain. So, do you think you’ll be able to help me on my essay about Poseidon?” “Well, I do have some old books on Poseidon that I can give to you that will hopefully help you with your essay.” He left the room but was back in no time carrying some old looking books wrapped in a cloth or something like cloth. He hands me all three of the books, but it seems the two out of the three were written in English. I’m not sure what the third book was written in, but I know that I don’t recognize the language. “Daddy, what’s this book written in?”

I feel a rush of something and Jason inhales sharply as well. “We are bonded,” Jason smiles. “What promises are made here, will echo into eternity. Jason and Amilee you are bound by promises and commitment. Neither of you should be careless enough to test or betray your bond. I bless this commitment,” Micah finishes and Jason and I hold our fingers our for Jared and Crystal to bandage. Then we turn and face the crowd. “All those committed to the support of this bond, stand.” I look out at the pack. They stand as if they are one person. My parents stand as well.

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