The Bonds That Bind Us Taylor West Novels & Stories

He took her hands in his. "You would always pull him out, you are his other half too, but he is a danger to you, Ophelia. Every time I'm with you and any strong feeling I have would pull him out. Every bit of rage, joy, sorrow, and love will pull him out. He would want to have you and I wouldn't be able to stop him. Ophelia, I need you to make a decision. I want you to decide whether you would stay with me even after knowing your life might be in danger for the rest of your life. Ophelia, you have the option of walking out and being free. Even if there was no danger, I don't want you to be tied to me or anyone else because of a Goddess-created bond. I want you to have the freedom to decide w

“It is. That's why not all people meet their bounds and not all people who meet their bounds marry them either.” “I hope I meet my bound,” Raf drawled his speech, eyes struggling to stay open. Anne could see that he was about to fall asleep, she slowed down her strokes on his hair and tried to stay still just until he fell asleep. “I'm sure you will.” Raf yawned. “But mother, is father your bound?” “No, he's not.” “I figured,” Raf slurred. Anne smiled, strokes slowing to a final stop. “Why would you say that?”

, her voice barely a whisper.Alison’s expression softened, a mixture of pity and concern in her eyes. "The risk of losing yourself to the bond. It’s said that when two souls are connected in this way, they become intertwined to the point where it’s impossible to separate them. If one falls, the other follows. If one succumbs to darkness, so does the other. It’s a bond that cannot be broken, no matter how hard you try."Timbre’s breath caught in her throat as the implications of Alison’s words sank in. If Xavier was lost to his demons, she would be, too. And if she couldn’t control the power growing within her, it could destroy them both."But why me?" Timbre asked, her voice trembling. "Why wo

he said, holding the bear out to me with a proud grin. I took it, laughing. "I never doubted you for a second. You know I’m always on your side, right?" His expression softened, and suddenly the playful moment melted into something deeper. He stepped closer, brushing his fingers through my hair. "I know. And I don’t take that for granted, Ava. Not for a second." I stared up into his eyes, feeling the weight of his words settle between us. Despite everything we’d been through—despite the danger, the betrayal, the chaos swirling around us—here we were, stronger together.

The tension between us had only escalated since I’d discovered the mate bond, and Tessa was not one to back down easily. I closed my eyes for a moment and said a silent prayer in my mind, thanking the moon goddess for answering my pleas. The newfound connection between Tristan and me was a ray of hope in my otherwise tumultuous life. It was a chance for happiness, a chance to be loved, and a chance to secure my place in this world.

I would be the thing that burned the whole board down. The kiss between Elias and Vivian has completely shattered your perception of his protection. Given this new information, do you think you can still trust him as your shield, or is it time to start seeking a different kind of alliance—one that isn't dictated by Elias’s rules?

Then, I pulled the conversation back where it belonged. "Now, sever the bonds." Gloria stepped up beside me. "That's right. Do it now." Lesley still tried to stall. "This is suspicious. I'll get to the bottom of this. The Dixons have a reputation. If both Eddie and I sever our bonds at the same time, people will talk. We need to be more careful about this. Acting on impulse will damage our standing." My father took one step forward, his voice cold and sharp. "You talk about reputation. What about the Binders' reputation? My two daughters were grievously wronged here, and now you're telling them they can't even leave?

Ansel murmured, holding me as my legs threatened to give out. Behind me, Asher’s lips brushed my shoulder. “You’re ours now, Raven. Fully and Completely.” I trembled in their arms, not from fear—but from the truth of those words. I could feel the bond stretching between the three of us, glowing like threads of light, pulling tighter with each passing second. I looked at Rowan. My body trembled, marked now by Ansel and Asher, the bonds thrumming beneath my skin like a second heartbeat. And yet… something felt missing.

The Elders summoned us. I showed up immediately. In front of the Council, the mate bond was broken—clean and final. I rested a hand over my still-flat belly. Exhaled. That same day, Jack posted a proposal video to Alice. She dropped a comment: [Thank you, time. Ten years of waiting, and now we've reached the peak of happiness!] The internet ate it up. 'True love triumphs.' Disgusting. I wondered if, when they stood before the Moon Priest and swore eternity, those vows would sting.

Adrian added. Sensing my internal struggle, my twin sister stepped closer, her eyes shimmering with tears. "Seraphina, I've yearned for this reunion for so long," she confessed, her voice filled with a mix of pain and longing. "Our grandfather stole our bond, but now we have a chance to rewrite our destiny, to rediscover the love that was robbed from us."