The beasthound pact
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In a world where ancient magic lingers beneath the surface, Kael, a desperate young warrior, ventures into the forbidden Wilds to prove himself and save his starving village. What he encounters there is something far beyond anything he imagined—a beast, neither fully animal nor spirit, caught in a bond that’s ancient and fading.
When Kael is forced to take on the beast’s fate, he finds himself drawn into a powerful and unpredictable connection. The beast, with glowing silver fur and eyes that seem to glimpse into his soul, is not just a creature of magic—it stirs something deep within Kael, something human. As their bond strengthens, so too does a shared understanding, a silent pull that neither can ignore.
But the pact they’ve formed is more than a simple bond—it ties their destinies together, and with it comes danger. Ancient forces seek to break the bond, and enemies lie in wait, both human and otherworldly. Kael must learn to harness his newfound power, but as he does, he finds himself caught between the beast’s call and his growing feelings—feelings that threaten to unravel everything.
As the Wilds close in, Kael realizes that to survive, he must not only master the magic of the beast, but confront the growing connection between them—before it consumes them both.
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