Bloodbound: The Alliance
Landen Vacheron, heir to a fortune built on oil and ambition, has lived his life as a wealthy playboy, the world bowing to his every whim, thanks to the empire his billionaire father, Colton Vacheron, forged. But as his older brother Vance steps into the role of CEO, Landen begins to see that the true cost of power and privilege is far greater than he ever imagined. Avara Du Pont is a devoted daughter who set aside her own dreams to bolster her father’s political aspirations. Unaware of his dark secrets. When it comes to light, Colton Vacheron offers him a proposition he cannot refuse; a marriage alliance between Avara and Vance, as a way for him to garner more political influence. And Mayor Du Pont will receive a king’s ransom as payment to stave off the shadows spilling into his life. Avara agrees to the fake relationship in order to protect her family from her father's criminal ties.
Chapter 35
Avara POV
"So is she okay, doc?"
Doctor Jenson concludes his examination, straightening the lapel of his light-coloured jacket.
"She is."
Everyone in my bedroom releases a collective breath of relief.
"See," I mumble, "told you, you were all overreacting."
"Overacting?" Luciano snaps.
And Silas continues, "You fainted. Passed out. I mean I know you knew the guy, but I didn't realize you guys were that close."
My blood runs quick. "We weren't—"
"She had a perfectly natural reaction," Jenson cuts in. "Vasovagal syncope occurs when you faint because your body overreacts to certain triggers like emotional stress, physical or emotional trauma, even pain. The stressful event stimulates a bodily reflex called the vasovagal reaction. The heart slows down and pumps less blood, so the blood pressure drops."