Bound but Forbidden to Stay - A Rejected Mate Romance #946017

He marked her to save her life.
Then he banished her to protect his throne.
And five years later, she came back holding his future in her hands.

Elara Thorne was a battlefield medic trying to save an Alpha’s life when fate bound her to Rhydian Vane. In the middle of war and bloodshed, their mate bond ignited—and within hours, he marked her, then exiled her, declaring her forbidden to remain on pack land.

Cast into the human world, Elara rebuilt herself from nothing. Branded unstable. Isolated. Hiding a burning mark no one understood. She became a billionaire biotech CEO, forged from survival and vengeance, determined never to be powerless again.

Five years later, she returns to Vane territory as the owner of its supply lines and economic future. Through an ancient Sovereignty Audit, she is forced to remain inside the stronghold for thirty days—trapped in proximity with the Alpha who saved her life and shattered her soul.

Rhydian has spent five years hollowed out by regret, sickness, and sacrifice. Unknown to Elara, he traded half his immortality to keep her safe in exile. Now her return awakens his starving wolf, reignites their broken bond, and threatens to expose the truth behind his banishment.

As buried secrets surface and enemies close in, anger collides with desire. Professional walls crumble. Pain gives way to truth. And both must confront the cost of choosing duty over love.

With territory collapsing, politics tightening, and their bond demanding completion, Elara must decide whether to walk away forever… or risk everything for the man who gave up his life to protect her.

A powerful paranormal romance filled with rejected mates, forced proximity, secret sacrifice, corporate warfare, political intrigue, emotional redemption, and soul-deep passion. Perfect for readers who crave intense angst, slow-burn tension, powerful heroines, and unforgettable happily-ever-afters.