MATED TO MY BULLIES
"I agree to everything you've asked. But the alliance only works if I can trust you won't betray me. Therefore, the blood bond with Alexei must happen first."
Alexei's head snaps up. "Father, no. We discussed this. The bond is unnecessary."
"It's essential." Konstantin's voice hardens. "Maya needs access to our resources. Our intelligence. Our facilities. But she's proven herself capable of running. Of betraying agreements. The blood bond ensures she can't."
"How?" I demand.
"The blood bond creates a mystical connection. A link between two individuals that can't be broken. Once bonded, you'll feel each other's emotions. Sense each other's locations. And, most