The Binds of Blood

Every decision has consequences.Every oath has limits.Every war is won by blood and sacrifice. The world teeters on the edge of war, and nowhere is safe. After escaping the wrath of the High Priestess, Halja, Byrgir, Crow, and El struggle to shelter the fae-touched refugees of Elvik. But the kingdom is closing in. With the king's army tightening its grip and the High Priestess's influence spreading, the four of them must find allies-or risk being crushed by the forces that hunt them. Yet the fight is no longer just against the human world. Halja's power grows, but so does the darkness within her. Haunted by the fae entity known as The Dark One, she is tormented by an ancient force she doesn't fully understand and fears she can't control. As the truth behind this mysterious entity unfolds, Halja must confront its shadow over her soul and decide how much of herself she's willing to sacrifice to survive. Now, with her people's future at stake, Halja faces an impossible choice: surrender to the High Priestess, exchanging herself for the safety of her loved ones, or lead her friends into a war they cannot hope to win. The path she chooses will change everything-or tear her apart. The Binds of Blood is the gripping second book in The Stormbound Series, where loyalty is tested, secrets unravel, and Halja must confront the darkness both within and without. Fans of The Shadow of the Gods and A Court of Thorns and Roses will be swept away by this epic tale of sacrifice, magic, and the battle for freedom.