In the shadowed realm of Velmoria, where blood magic binds the crown and curses weave through the veins of its rulers, Seraphine Veyne is no stranger to betrayal. Exiled after her father's treasonous rebellion against the Draven dynasty, she returns to a kingdom teetering on the edge of ruin, her scarred palm marked by a blood oath that ties her to Prince Kael Draven-her childhood rival and the man she's sworn to hate. When a brutal murder reignites old wounds and whispers of a sorceress named Lysara threaten to unravel the throne, Seraphine and Kael must forge an uneasy truce to survive. But the curse that binds them demands a price: one life to restore Velmoria's corrupted heart.As they delve into the gothic depths of Veyne Manor and the blood-soaked Crimson Veil, Seraphine uncovers secrets that tie her father's downfall to Kael's mother's murder, igniting a spark of forbidden desire amidst their clashing wills. Their enemies-to-lovers journey is fraught with steamy tension and heart-wrenching vulnerability, each battle and stolen kiss deepening their bond as the curse tightens its grip. Lord Cassian's treachery, a rebel uprising led by the enigmatic Mira, and Lysara's relentless pursuit of the crown's power push them to the brink, forcing them to confront a devastating truth: only one can live to save the kingdom.With a war raging through Dravenhold's obsidian halls and ancient blood-altars pulsing with dark magic, Seraphine and Kael must decide-sacrifice their love or defy destiny itself. Packed with gothic intrigue, pulse-pounding action, and a romance that burns brighter than the flames consuming their world, Bloodbound Crown is a dark romantasy tale of passion, power, and the ultimate cost of redemption. Perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers sagas, magical curses, and epic battles, this is a story that will leave you breathless and begging for the next chapter.