BLOOD BOUND
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The signatories came one by one.
Matthias signed first, his signature bold and definitive. Then Rowan, representing witch resistance and communities. Secretary Chen for human governments. Margot for witch elders.
representatives of several noble houses of vampires.
The theatre was silent despite the cheers for each signature. People were too worn out, too raw, and too conscious of their near-death experience.
In a symbolic act, the bonded couples signed last. As Sera signed her name, her fingers trembled a little as she walked to the table with Lucien.
Not as representative; she had no official authority, only that of a witness, as proof that vampire-witch bonds existed and mattered.
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