These Twisted Bonds (These Hollow Vows, #2)

by Lexi Ryan

but the boy is cowering, as if he expects me to end him with his own knives. His fear leaves a sour taste in my mouth. Is this who I’ve become? This is who Sebastian made me.

Um . . . . Is this her villain origin story?? Okurrr

Later in the night, Finn appears in a dream, but I shove him out before he can say a single word.

Girlllll seriouslyyyy we haven't talked to him in foreverrrrr i wanna know what he has to say

“As we speak, two of the most powerful males in our realm are fighting over you.” He waves a hand up and down. “Now that you’re cleaned up, I can see why. Perhaps I’ll let them destroy each other and keep you for myself.”

Well when he says it like that gosh shes so baddd

“Sebastian may have taken the crown from Abriella, but Abriella still possesses its powers.”

hahaaha yess Sebastian thought he ate but no cuz she's a baddieee and she needs noone *⁠.⁠✧

“There’s more I need to show you, Abriella.” He extends an arm, and another hawk swoops down and perches on his wrist. “There’s more to see. Don’t you want to know what happened after the throne rejected Sebastian?” I shake my head. “No. I don’t want to see it. I don’t care.

Maybe You don't want to see but I DO

I cut him a look. “Obviously.” He snorts. “And so humble too.”

How Can she possibly be humble when she's so . . AMAZING

“I thought you loathed the golden one. Didn’t he deceive you?” “That doesn’t mean I want him dead,” I snap. “We wouldn’t be in this mess if he were,” Kane mutters,

True dat ,well technically its kind of Prophecized

“But you did. You took the potion, and in doing so, you salvaged one beautiful thing in a world full of ugliness. I, for one, will never be sorry for that.” I can barely process his words before his mouth is on mine and—gods, the heat of his hard body pressed against me, the feel of his lips sipping at my mouth, like I’m the finest wine and he’s fighting between warring instincts to savor and devour.

Kfgdsjsiglkjkdjjdnsksksssnjfnjcaaaahhhhhhhh finallyyyyyy

“But I’m not worried about myself.” His brows draw together. “We very nearly lost you—again. If they’d gotten a goblin to take you to Arya instead of taking you through those mountains, or if Sebastian had arrived an hour later . . .” “I’m not staying behind, Finn.” I wrap my hand around his arm, and power flares inside me, filling me up. I gasp at the strength of it and watch as his lips part. He said it’s different for him—not a flare, but a connection.

Has anyone ever thought that maybe when Abriella exerts herself that it weakens him to because he only gets weak when she uses and abundance of power

I don’t want to assume that everyone is trustworthy. Since I’m not bonded to you, the next best excuse to stay close enough to protect you is to claim we have a relationship.”

Sounds like excuses

“How’d I know I’d find you in here?” Finn asks.

Thats what Sebastian said

“Have you heard of anyone being tethered since—to the crown or otherwise?” “Why are you asking, Finn?” Her face pales. “Surely you don’t believe— It’s impossible.” “I don’t know. I dismissed the possibility for weeks after she arrived, but I’ve felt it from that first moment I stepped close to her. It’s there—a connection that’s unlike anything else. And she draws from me. Has from the beginning. I blamed it on the crown before, but . . . that’s not it.” “But she still has the power of the crown, if not the crown itself. Perhaps it’s rooted in that—rooted in your destiny to carry that power yourself.” “Have you ever heard of such a thing happening?” he asks. “No. But it’s more reasonable than to think the gods would’ve tethered you to some random human.” Juliana’s jaw goes slack and she shakes her head. “Tethered,” she repeats, as if the word itself is a wonder. “I don’t believe it. I think you’re fixated on her and trying to excuse your lustful thoughts.”

GUYS What did i say i knew they were connected

“I think you know me well enough to believe me when I say I can’t even pretend to be a lady.” “Just be yourself. The only pretending you need to do is about your relationship with Finn—though I don’t expect that will be much of a stretch.” I freeze, my coffee cup halfway to my mouth. “What’s that supposed to mean?”

girlyyt you know what that means

“His father was so angry when Finn told him about the wedding. Oberon had planned for Finn to marry . . . another. Someone who would strengthen the power in their lineage.

JULIANA???

Because he’s not you. Because I can’t stop thinking about our kiss or the way you comforted me last night. Because though my bond with Sebastian might heighten the things I feel about and with him, none of it compares to the way I feel when I’m close to you.

. . . is what she should've said

“Go there, Abriella, child of Mab.”

WOOOOWWW HOW AM I LIKE PREDICTING THE FUTURE LAST NIGHT WHEN I WAS READING ABOUT THEM TELL THE STORY ABOUT MAB THE SIMILARITIES WERE INSANE AND I KID YOU NOT I SAID TO MY SISTER "Imagine that she's a descendant of Mab . 'Like mother like daughter' kinda stuff " AND I WAS RIGHTT OH YAAAAAA

“You’ll stay bonded to me, even knowing I want to be free of it? Knowing I’m falling for someone else? Knowing the way I feel about Finn?” He flinches. “Yes.” He cups my face. “You’re mine, Abriella. I found you first.”

Dude this is not " finders keepers losers weepers" this is real life honey

“Someone is reporting to Queen Arya. She knew when the children were moved to the capital and when Abriella was there with them. Juliana knew that too, because I was in communication with her that day.”

Ok guys i don't think its Juliana what if its Riaan because i never trusted him especially the night she was drugged wether he did it or not and i hope its not Misha the chances he's the traitor are low but i hope not

Behind us, Riaan keeps watch, looking for signs of Queen Arya’s Golden Military.

Thats your first mistake

I watch Riaan, who’s strangely quiet in the corner.

Mmmmhhhmmm

it will be Mab’s blood that brings them back together.” “No,” Sebastian breathes, turning to me. “No, no,” Arya says. “Not her blood. You see, if I use Abriella’s blood to reunite the courts, the moment she dies is the moment the power shifts—the power of the land, but also the power she carries. I need her alive.

Oh no um is she talking about Jasalyn

“You are better,” he says, “and more deserving of this crown than I will ever be.”

Guys i've been sensing that he's gonna give up his life and be a hero in the end and i'm happy for him

Kane looks at Jas and gives her an uncharacteristically charming smile. “You’re still gonna make something for me next, right?”

SHIPPP ABSOLUTE SHIP. Make this canon bro