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 73
Once the cream is applied, I layer fresh gauze over the wound, securing it with strips of medical tape. "This will hold for now," I say, sitting back on my heels to look at him.
His chest heaves with labored breaths, his eyes fluttering open to meet mine. "I need you to listen to me," he murmurs, his voice hoarse.
"And you need to rest." I come close to press the back of my hand to his forehead, noting the warmth lingering there. "You're running a fever. You also need antibiotics, Simon."
"I'll manage," he mutters, but his voice lacks conviction.
"No," I say firmly, my eyes locking onto his. "You need real treatment, and soon."
"I can't exactly go to a regular hospital, can I? My injuries demand an inquiry—not that it would even matter with half of law enforcement in Haru's pocket."
"So it's decided. Hospital."