Arranged Bond

Arranged Bond

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Introduction

Julian Blackwood, the ruthless Alpha CEO of Blackwood Industries, rules the supernatural business world with an iron fist. Liam Taylor, a defiant Omega and tech genius, has built his empire from nothing, challenging the old guard with his revolutionary magic-infused technology. When their families arrange a marriage to prevent a corporate war, Julian and Liam are thrust into a dangerous game of power, passion, and betrayal.
As they navigate their growing attraction, they uncover dark secrets about their families' pasts, forbidden magic, and a prophecy that could change the fate of the supernatural world. But with enemies lurking in the shadows and their own demons to face, Julian and Liam must decide if their bond is strong enough to withstand the storm—or if it will destroy them both.

Chapter 1

Julian Blackwood drummed his fingers against the polished mahogany meeting table, his patience wearing thinner by the second. The morning sun streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Blackwood Industries' top-floor boardroom did nothing to warm the icy mood inside. His father was late – again. And Senator Marcus Blackwood was never late unless he was planning something.

A soft sound from his phone drew his attention. Another message from his best friend and head of security, Daniel Chen: "Your father's lift just reached the executive floor. Something's off – he's got that look."

Julian's jaw clenched. That look meant trouble. He straightened his charcoal suit jacket and took a deep breath, pushing his Alpha energy to settle beneath his skin. The last thing he needed was to lose control in front of whatever scheme his father was about to reveal.

The boardroom doors swung open with needless force. Senator Marcus Blackwood strode in, power rolling off him in waves that made the air crackle with magical energy. His silver-streaked black hair was perfectly styled, his blue eyes sharp as icy ice. Behind him, Daniel slipped in quietly, positioning himself near the wall with a concerned look.

"Julian." His father's voice carried the weight of power he'd wielded for decades in both supernatural and human politics. "We need to discuss the future of our family legacy."

"If this is about the Morrison contract—" Julian started, but his father cut him off with a dismissive wave.

"This is far more important than mere contracts." Marcus settled into his chair at the head of the table, studying Julian with calculated focus. "The supernatural council has been discussing the rising tensions between our old families and the new tech group. Particularly concerning that upstart company, Taylor Technologies."

Julian's eyes narrowed. He'd heard of Taylor Technologies – their revolutionary fusion of magic and modern technology was disrupting centuries of traditional magical business practices. Many of the old guard thought them a threat to the established order.

"What about them?"

"Their CEO, Liam Taylor, has become... problematic." Marcus pulled out a leather folder, sliding it across the table. "His innovations are drawing dangerous interest from the human world. The council has decided the situation needs a more permanent solution than simple competition."

Julian flipped open the portfolio and froze. Inside was a marriage contract, waiting for his signing. His fingers tightened on the leather, leaving marks in the expensive material.

"No." The word came out as a growl, his Alpha energy rushing beneath his skin.

"This isn't a request, Julian." His father's voice toughened. "You will marry Liam Taylor. The arrangement has already been agreed upon by both parties."

The temperature in the room dropped ten degrees. Julian slowly raised his eyes to meet his father's gaze, storm-gray irises now glowing silver with barely contained strength.

"You arranged my marriage without consulting me?" The words came out deadly quiet. In his peripheral vision, he saw Daniel take a step forward, feeling the danger.

Marcus stayed unmoved. "This union will avoid a corporate war that could expose our entire world to humans. Taylor Technologies will fold into Blackwood Industries, their innovations will be properly controlled, and our family's place will be secured. It's a logical answer."

"Logical?" Julian stood so suddenly his chair crashed backward. "You're trying to force me to mate with a stranger for business purposes, and you call that logical?"

The windows began to vibrate, magical energy building in the room like pressure before a storm. Daniel moved closer, his voice low and frantic. "Julian, you need to calm down. Your Alpha—"

"I will not be manipulated into a mating bond!" Julian slammed his hands on the table, and his control finally snapped.

Raw Alpha power burst outward in a devastating wave. Every window in the boardroom shattered instantly, sending a rainfall of glass cascading sixty stories down the building's exterior. The overhead lights burst in a cloud of sparks. Papers whirled through the air like angry birds, and the heavy conference table groaned against the supernatural attack.

Marcus simply sat there, watching his son's show of power with cold calculation. Even Daniel had been pushed back against the wall by the intensity of Julian's rage.

"Are you quite finished?" Marcus asked when the last pieces of glass settled. "This tantrum changes nothing. The contract will be signed by the end of the week, and you will do your job to this family."

Julian's hands were shaking, his Alpha still pushing against his skin, demanding release. The rational part of his brain knew this destruction would only prove his father's point about needing to control strong supernatural forces. But the primal part of him, the part that had just been told his freedom of choice was being stripped away, wanted to tear the entire building down.

"Julian." Daniel's quiet words cut through the haze of rage. "Think about this carefully. Your father wouldn't arrange something this important without a reason beyond what he's saying."

That penetrated the anger enough to make Julian look closer at his father's face. Behind the normal mask of authority, there was something else. Urgency? Fear? Whatever it was, it disappeared so quickly Julian wasn't sure he'd seen it at all.

"The wedding will take place in one month," Marcus continued, brushing glass bits from his immaculate suit as he stood. "I suggest you use that time to accept the inevitable. Your future mate moves into the loft tomorrow."

"Tomorrow?" Julian's voice was hoarse from the pressure of containing his power. "You can't possibly—"

"The council insisted on a quick schedule to prevent speculation. You'll be expected to show a united front at the Thompson gala next week." Marcus headed for the door, then stopped. "Oh, and Julian? Do try to control yourself when you meet him. We can't afford to replace every window in the city."

The door closed behind his father with a final click, leaving Julian standing in the wreckage of the boardroom. The morning sun now streamed in unfettered through the empty window frames, the glass far below still tinkling as it settled on the street.

Daniel approached carefully, his shoes crunching over the debris. "I'll have a cleanup crew here in ten minutes. No one was hurt below – I already checked."

Julian barely heard him. His mind was racing through options, trying to find a way out of this trap. But his father had played this exactly – a direct council order wrapped in a business merger, presented as a fait accompli. Fighting it would risk everything his family had built.

"What do you know about him?" Julian finally asked, his voice rough. "This Liam Taylor?"

Daniel pulled out his phone, looking at the screen. "Not much on government records. Orphaned at a young age, raised by his bigger sister. Brilliant with amazing tech integration. Built his company from nothing in just a few years." He paused. "There are rumors, though."

Julian turned to look at his friend. "What kind of rumors?"

"That his parents' deaths weren't an accident. That the old families were involved somehow." Daniel met his gaze steadily. "And that he's not just another tech genius – he's something new. Something that scares the council enough to force this marriage instead of just crushing his company."

A chill ran down Julian's spine that had nothing to do with the morning breeze now flowing easily through the broken windows. He walked to the edge of the chamber, looking out over Tenebrous City spread below. Somewhere out there, his unwanted future mate was probably getting the same news. Was he fighting against it too? Or was this all part of some greater game?

"Find out everything you can about him," Julian ordered, his Alpha instincts rising again at the thought of a possible threat. "His company, his sister, his parents' death – everything."

"Julian..." Daniel's tone carried a warning. "If your father is hiding something about this arrangement, digging too deep could be dangerous."

"More dangerous than being magically bound to someone who might be a threat?" Julian's eyes flashed silver again. "I may not be able to stop this marriage, but I won't walk into it blind."

A distant siren wailed up from the streets below, probably reacting to reports of the broken windows. Julian barely noticed. His mind was already spinning with plans, contingencies, ways to protect himself from whatever game his father was playing.

But one thought kept circling back, unwilling to be ignored: What kind of Omega could make the supernatural council itself nervous enough to force an Alpha of his power into an arranged marriage? And why did he feel a strange flutter of eagerness beneath his anger when he thought about finding out?

"Sir?" Daniel's voice broke through his thinking. "Security is reporting unusual energy readings from the tech area. Looks like someone else just lost control of their power too."

Julian's lips twisted into a grim smile. So his mystery future mate wasn't taking the news well either. Good. At least they agreed on something.

Little did he know, this was just the beginning of a storm that would shake the very roots of their world. And somewhere in the city, an ancient seer named Aria watched the pieces of her prophecy begin to fall into place, her eyes changing colors with visions of what was to come.

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