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 46
Avara POV
My fingers filter through his velour-soft strands.
Botan lies between my legs, his head resting on my chest, fast asleep. He must've been more exhausted than he comprehended. I suppose a man like him can't afford the vulnerability of being off his guard. My eyes trace over his back muscles that are like a master craftsman chiseled each defined bulge and sinew with intricate perfection. His heft anchors me to the bed, unable to move an inch, and I don't want to. Besides not wanting to wake him, I like the feel, the pressure of him on me, the skin-to-skin of our half-bare bodies entwined.
My mind replays our most intimate, unquenchable moments, even though we didn't go all the way there. He knows I'm still a virgin and he honored my stance, nevertheless, he exercised extraordinary restraint.
A phone shrieks. Botan jerks awake.
My heart wilts.