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Bound by NIghtfall

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In a world where cruel gods hold dominion over life and death, Vealen, a soul-reaper bound to the God of Death, has lived for centuries carrying out the grim task of claiming the souls of the departed. His existence is a cold one, defined by duty and the unyielding laws of the gods. But everything changes when he is summoned to reap the soul of Serephina Night, a young woman who carries the weight of her family's cursed legacy. For generations, every female in her bloodline has been pursued by Death, and now, Serephina is no exception. As Vealen approaches her, his duty to the God of Death is clear-claim her soul and continue the endless cycle of life and death. Yet, as their paths cross, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to Serephina, her strength and beauty awakening feelings long buried within him. Torn between his duty and an undeniable desire, Vealen struggles with his growing attachment to the woman he's meant to take. Serephina, for her part, is torn between her growing longing for Vealen and her fierce desire to survive at any cost. She knows her fate-death has been chasing her for her entire life-but the connection she feels with the reaper challenges everything she thought she understood about fate, life, and the gods who control it. As Vealen grapples with his emotions, both are faced with a choice: defy the gods and rewrite their destinies, or submit to the cruel and unchangeable laws of death.
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