Bound By Duty Novels & Stories

"I refuse to accept that, Max. I refuse to be reduced to a mere breeder. I am a person with hopes, dreams, and desires of my own. I deserve to be treated with dignity and love." He turned away, his gaze distant. "You don't understand the weight of my responsibilities, Dahlia. This is the way it has always been, and it's the way it will always be." I took a step towards him, my voice filled with determination. "No, Max. It doesn't have to be that way. We can forge our own path, create a relationship built on more than duty. But it requires you to see me as more than just a breeder." He hesitated, his eyes flickering with uncertainty. "I don't know if I can do that, Dahlia. My duty to our pack

Why else would the Alpha king leave him to make the decisions? "Is there something you would like to tell us, Alice?" King Ren offered. There was resignation in his eyes, as if he couldn't wait for all this to be over. He hated that his son had been dragged into this. But well, it was customary to pay for the sins of one's ancestor. Alice shrugged. "One is bound means there is someone bound to the prince, and immune to his curse. Is she one of them?" Now it was Talon's turn to be surprised. "What are you talking about?"

"You have a duty." "To hell with duty," I said. "Duty brought me here. Duty is the reason Cian gets to put his hands on me. Duty is why my father sold me." "Duty is the only thing keeping you alive," he snapped, turning to face me. "Without the treaty, you are nothing to them. A loose end. A liability." "So that's it?" I stepped closer, ignoring the warning bells in my head. "I'm just a job? Even now? Even after the armory? Even after this?"

“Your powers of observation are staggering.” Caleb’s expression grew serious, the playful light leaving his eyes. “You know that makes things complicated, right? When a child is involved, the lines get blurry.” “It does not change anything,” I responded, leaning back into my leather chair. “Doesn’t it?” “No.” He crossed his arms, his gaze boring into mine. “You keep saying that. It’s like a mantra.” “Because it is the truth, Caleb. This is still a contract. We are following a strategic path toward a specific legal outcome.”

Are you accusing someone? I'm saying the breach was too precise. Then find the person responsible. I will. Arthur stared at him. For several seconds, neither man moved. Then Arthur looked at Julian. Go to your room. Julian opened his mouth. No. Arthur's eyes hardened. What did you say? I said no. The words surprised even Julian. He had spent his entire life measuring every sentence around his father. Tonight, something had changed. Maybe it was the blood on the marble. Maybe it was the gunfire still ringing in his memory. Or maybe it was Kaelen.

“Uh, let me ask you one question. What's the duty of us all?” Aloha Everest's face turned into a confused frown. I could tell he knew I was up to no good, but just couldn't pinpoint what it's. Every other person's face turned tense also. They all had the same thinking just as Alpha Everest. I don't need to look much, because it was clearly written on their faces. Knowing he couldn't read my mind, he finally responded. “The duty of us all should be protecting our people.” I gave a small smile at his response. “Then, don't you think of following Alpha Brutus' plan and taking a risk of breaching our duty?”

"Answer the question." "You can always set boundries with me," he says. "You could order me to stay away, or only to do specific tasks that you think your spouse would approve of. But remember, Miss Ambrose. We have a bond. A supernatural bond that makes me feel what you're feeling and drives me to protect you."